A Practical Approach to Learning Grammar: A Case Study of Portuguese
by LucaWhen learning a new language, at what point do we start to learn grammar (our arch-nemesis)? Here are some tips to help you learn grammar. Unfortunately, there is no method or ideal approach since everything depends on the […]
Read MoreFiled Under: PortugueseTagged With: grammar learning techniques videoHow to Ace the TOEFL Writing Section
by LucaThe TOEFL Writing section evaluates a test taker’s ability to write in an academic setting. It consists of two portions: an integrated part that targets reading, writing, and listening skills, and an independent part that requires an essay-style response to a provided […]
Read MoreHow to Succeed on the TOEIC Writing Section
by LucaThe TOEIC Writing Section will test your ability to convey information in written form, while using grammar and syntax correctly in order to synthesize your response to a given prompt. The writing part of the TOEIC exam is divided into 3 […]
Read MoreWhen and How to Learn Grammar
by LucaThe matter of when and how to learn grammar is a defining characteristic of each method of learning a foreign language: • On one hand, high school and university courses focus a LOT on grammar rules. Typically you will […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: grammar learning techniques practice writingThe Best Books to Learn English Vocabulary, Grammar and More
by LucaThis post’s title mentions English, but these helpful pointers work for reading for all language learners. First and foremost, I suggest you work on learning the basics of pronunciation and oral comprehension. Developing a solid foundation before reading […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: audiobooks books grammar practice reading reading comprehension vocabularyThe Best Free Online Dictionaries to Help You Improve Your English, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese
by LucaOne of the most basic yet fundamental tools for learning a language is the good old dictionary. Whether online or in print, dictionaries provide you descriptions of a word’s meaning and explains how it is used in a sentence. Rather than lugging […]
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