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Tag Archives: Language Learning
Language learning blunders
I’ve been thinking about how I’ve approached language learning over the years since I first became interested in it. I’ve made a staggering numbering of mistakes, and thought it would be interesting (at least for me, and potentially for others) … Continue reading
Returning from a hiatus
The past 3 or 4 weeks have been hectic for me, with “real life” (that is, not language stuff, alas) throwing some curve balls at me. I’d love to say that I’ve diligently carried on with my language learning endeavors, … Continue reading
Tip of the day: Ignore everyone, do what you want
It’s easy to forget your overall goal sometimes, and language learning is no exception. It’s easy to get caught up in learning about learning languages, as opposed to learning languages. I certainly find myself suffering from this sometimes. Instead of … Continue reading
Success with Foreign Languages: Seven who achieved it and what worked for them
I came across a freely available book some time ago, but forgot to post about it here. The book is titled “Success with Foreign Languages: Seven who achieved it and what worked for them,” and is available for free from … Continue reading
Posted in All Entries, Books, Language Learning, Learning Methods
Tagged Books, Language Learning, Learning Methods
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Using Google As A Teacher
Jim Stroud from EnglishCafe.com wrote an interesting document about using Google as an aid to language learning. Many of his tips involve using Google’s vast text index to compare a search to what Google has on hand, for example: 3. … Continue reading
Posted in All Entries, Language Learning, Learning Tips, Resources
Tagged English, Google, Language Learning, Language Learning Tools
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Language Geek New Year Intentions
I know, I know – you expected to see “resolutions” in the title. I decided to copy Geoff’s lead, by using intentions rather than resolutions. Every New Year resolution I’ve ever made, I’ve failed miserably at; and as Einstein said, … Continue reading
Posted in All Entries, French, German, Language Journal, Russian
Tagged French, German, Language Learning, Russian, Spanish
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Lang-8
Jaered from Lang-8 sent me an email a few days ago, asking me to check out the Lang-8 site, and perhaps blog about it. So, what is Lang-8? It’s a bit like many other language exchange sites – you sign … Continue reading
Posted in All Entries, Tools, Writing
Tagged lang-8, Language Exchange, Language Learning
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More “Traditional” Language Learning Methods
As of late, I’ve found myself gravitating increasingly towards more “traditional” language learning methods – studying grammar tables, copying out texts by hand and annotating my copies, learning words by writing them (using Iversen’s word list method). That’s not to … Continue reading
Posted in All Entries, Language Journal, Language Learning, Learning Methods
Tagged Language Learning, Learning Methods
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Keeping a Language Learning Log
As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been keeping a language log at the how-to-learn-any-language.com forums. I’ve found it to be a wonderful help, both in keeping myself motivated, and in (obviously) keeping track of what exactly I’m doing … Continue reading
Posted in All Entries, Language Learning, Learning Methods, Learning Tips
Tagged Language Learning, Learning Methods, Learning Tips
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When Foreign Becomes Natural
I’ve noticed something that has happened with my language learning, and I’m wondering if it’s happened to any other learners: I’ve been learning German much, much longer than French. That being the case, I know a great deal more of … Continue reading