February 23, 2008at 6:56 am
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How to a learn language in an unconventional way
Another technique that might help in learning a language that might seem similar to mind mapping is drawing vocabulary words. What I mean by this is take a word you are trying to learn in your foreign and make the letters a picture. You do […]
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February 22, 2008at 5:33 am
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Learn a language with mind mapping
Mind mapping
Creating mind maps or mind mapping is using a paper and pencil to draw out maps of connections between two or more ideas. You can use mind maps to learn a language with grammatical ideas, vocabulary and even conversational ideas such as question and answer. Mind maps look like […]
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February 19, 2008at 5:37 am
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Translation method to learn
The translation method, about a hundred years ago, was the method of language learning in vogue which died out with the introduction of the direct method for teaching languages. Arrogant language experts sub the translation method as an artifact from the last paradigm shift. But the reality is a modified translation […]
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February 8, 2008at 10:53 am
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Immersion, for learning a language
The best way to practice a language is always in the languages natural environment. If this sounds like painful immersion, it is not.
How to really be immersed to learn a language
Try something like this: Instead of going to hard core language school or expensive vacation in 4 star hotels here is […]
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January 17, 2008at 6:16 am
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People do not learn languages because they have wrong expectations. Wrong expectations about 1) how a language is learned. 2) how much time is required to learn a language 3) about their only natural abilities to learn a language.
The expectation is that they just can just pick up a language. They have heard many stories of […]
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November 30, 2007at 11:17 am
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Why I like radio over TV for learning a foreign language learning
Many people claim, TV is a great way to learn a foreign language. I agree, as my theory is any way to learn a language is a good way, as long as you are into it. But for me, I prefer to listen […]
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November 24, 2007at 6:16 am
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How big is your language learning library
When I ask most of my friends how many language resources, that is, books, CDs, programs etc they own most have a small library. I think when you are learning a language having many resources is helpful. Most people buy a few dictionaries, both pocket and complete, […]
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November 23, 2007at 2:44 am
· Filed under How to learn a language, Learn Polish, Spiritual and Bible aspects of language learning
Polish hip hop bible and language learning
A while back I bought a Polish bible to help me learn Polish. It made sense as the stories I knew, the vocabulary was basic, and it was something I enjoyed and could read over and over again. But the problem was the most modern Polish translation was in […]
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November 22, 2007at 1:48 pm
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What is the best way to learn a language
I will tell you the best way to learn a language clear and simple. All over the Internet you see advice on language learning and the best way to learn a language This advice on the best way to learn a language is usually a list […]
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October 18, 2007at 4:18 am
· Filed under How to learn a language, Learn Polish
Verb conjugation practice
One way I practice verb conjugations is I use English words in Polish and conjugate them with regular Polish endings. For example, I make the word “shoporowac” in Polish from the English verb “to shop”. Or “driwowac” meaning to drive. People understand me when I say these words in Polish even though there […]
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