Posted in 2009

Amelia on October 22 2009 1

Learning a Foreign Language: Tips for Learning Grammar

Lots of people—even those who love learning foreign languages—claim they hate studying grammar. They associate grammar study with tedious gap-fill exercises, boring rote memorization and the frustration of getting it “wrong” again and again.
While you will, at some point need focused work on grammar, there’s no reason grammar drills should take up the bulk [...]

Amelia on October 20 2009 0

How to Learn a Foreign Language Faster

If you’re interested in foreign language learning, at some point you’ve probably wondered how to learn a foreign language faster. We all know high school classes and even some professional language courses can drag on for several years and still leave just barely able to communicate in your chosen language.
And yet, with the right [...]

Amelia on October 15 2009 0

Three Ways to Decide What Language to Learn

The abundance of languages on this planet makes for great fun, but it doesn’t make it particularly easy to decide what language to learn.
It’s not a choice most of us make lightly, either. While it’s relatively easy to become conversant in a language, really learning a language to fluency usually does take a investment [...]

Amelia on October 07 2009 0

Is There Such a Thing as “a Gift for Languages?”

The short answer is “yes,” but it’s not what most people mean when they say “gift for languages.” Individuals considered gifted IQ-wise, may also have an exceptional ability to learn a foreign language quickly.
There’s also some evidence of language savant syndrome in which an individual has lower than average cognitive function in many areas, [...]

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