Memory systems and language learning
I teach and learn languages. I have read countless books on language learning, but more important I have had years of first hand experience with language learning. There are scores of language learning products on the market from books to software to memory masters. What do I think is the best way […]
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Most economically valuable languages to learn
Conventional wisdom says if you are are looking for the most economically valuable language to learn, learn Spanish. Why? Spanish is gaining momentum and the line between the English and Spanish world in the Americas is blurred.
However, the most economically valuable languages to learn is not Spanish at least from an […]
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How to learn a foreign language-first understand
If you want to learn a foreign language I think you need to concentrate on learning words. This is how you learn a language. If you learn words then you can understand what other people say on the radio, TV and in conversation. If you listen to others […]
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One acupressure point for concentration and learning
Do you want better concentration, learning and greater clarity of mind fast? Try this acupressure point. Its called SI5. That is Small Intestine 5 or Yang Valley.
The location of this acupressure point for concentration and learning is easy to find. At the beginning of your hand and at the end of […]
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Improving the healing process by using your brain
From Aristotle and Hippocrates to yoga and meditation practicers, people have claimed the brain can help the healing process. At this juncture it is almost common knowledge, but the Mayo clinic in a study published in January, confirms what many knew all along.
Guided vivid imagery or a form […]
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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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Techies that learn languages
One thing that I noticed when I have been teaching languages is IT or tech guys have unusual language learning abilities. Unusual in a strange, but good sense. Let me explain. Since I have been teaching English in Poland, I noticed that the IT guys have a very rich vocabulary. They […]
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Language software speech comparison technology
Many language learning software programs have something that a user can compare their speech to a native speakers speech. This is based on tone, pitch, pronunciation etc. In theory this sounds great. However, in my experience I have never got one of these devices to work properly. And I write software […]
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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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How to feel or invoke an emotional response with a word in a foreign language
One the the problems with speaking and hearing a foreign language is you do not feel the words like your own. If someone says ’I love you’ it does not have the same impact perhaps. You might accidentally say a bad word and […]
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