How Reading Helps You Improve Your Foreign Language Skills
by SamuelHow can you learn to write well? How can you enrich your vocabulary? What about improving your ability to express ideas and concepts? And how can you improve your language skills while having fun and enjoying yourself at […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practice reading reading comprehension5 Simple Tips to Immerse Yourself in Your Target Language
by SamuelAs you’ve heard many times before, you have to practice what you learn; otherwise, there’s little point in learning it at all. However, how can you practice when you have a packed schedule and you’re making the most […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques listening practice readingLearning a Language: Techniques for Developing New Study Habits
by SamuelLearning a new language means you will have to develop new study habits with respect to devoting time to learning and maintaining your language skills. We’ve been reading a lot about finding motivation and developing study habits lately. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceHow Music and Learning Go Hand-in-Hand in Becoming Fluent
by SamuelIt’s a well-known fact that music and learning go hand-in-hand. And learning a foreign language is no different! Like movies, song lyrics are a good source of vocabulary and expressions to memorize—and the process is generally very enjoyable. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques listening music practiceHow to Find Conversation Partners: The Best Language Exchange Sites & Tandem Apps
by SamuelFinding conversation partners is one of the most effective ways to practice a language for free to improve your language skills. The biggest problem for people who are learning a language at school or who are self-taught is […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practice pronunciation speakingHow to Learn a Language in 3 Months
by SamuelHave you ever wondered how long it takes to learn a language? It can certainly be a long process, but can you speed it up? And just how much can you accelerate it? Can you learn a language […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceTips on How to Memorize and Learn Difficult Information
by SamuelMany people think they have a bad memory (myself included). Some people, for example, have trouble remembering dates or people’s names. However, if you’re wondering if there’s a way to memorize vocab and other information quicker and more […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques vocabularyThe Spaced Repetition System (SRS): Memorization for Life
by SamuelHave you ever heard of the forgetting curve? (If not, maybe you just forgot you ever learned about it!) It’s a natural phenomenon that’s especially unfortunate for language learners because it proves how difficult it can be to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practice vocabularyMemory: The Forgetting Curve
by SamuelWe take a look at the impact that the "Forgetting Curve" can have on learning a language, and how you can use this to your advantage.Filed Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniquesThe Seven Benefits of Language Learning Apps
by SamuelWatch the presentation on the 7 benefits of language learning apps, or read the full article below. The 7 Benefits of Language Learning Apps After 7 good reasons to learn a foreign language, I’ll tell you about the […]
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