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How to say ‘Sh*t!’ in numerous different languages and lots more about the trials and tribulations of swearing in a foreign language. I’ve been an English language teacher for 11 years and it never ceases to amaze me how fascinated people are with swearing in a foreign language. Not all of my students, of …
Common mistakes made when learning a foreign language There are plenty of ‘common mistakes made when learning a foreign language’ to choose from. Unfortunately many students make things hard for themselves. But with the correct planning and preparation you will soon be on your way to one of life’s most wonderful and rewarding experiences. …
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Combining learning languages in a language school and online Learning languages in a language school is a whole package. You have a teacher with authority and knowledge who prepares all the material, which is suitable to your level. You learn with a group of people with whom you can practice speaking and work …
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10 commandments of successful language learning 1. Have the right approach Be positive and stay motivated. Have a curiosity for learning languages and keep exploring. 2. Learn a little bit everyday Make an effort and find some time every day to learn languages. You can do it during a break at work or school, …
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Don’t try so hard to learn a language This Time article presents an MIT study, which shows that trying hard to learn languages can actually make some aspects of the process more difficult. While children have better ability to master languages due to being adept in procedural memory, adults have stronger cognitive abilities, which …
How to Reach Native-Like Fluency in a Foreign Language This is usually a goal for anyone learning a foreign language, however it is difficult to reach. This article focuses on presenting what is native-like fluency and how to achieve it. Fluency is divided into four levels: basic fluency, personal fluency, native-like fluency and literacy. …
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