Sometimes those in favor of a more communicative approach to foreign language vocabulary learning look down on vocabulary lists as an artificial way to build vocabulary. Personally, I don’t believe vocabulary lists are as evil as they’re made out to be.
After all, popular SRS (spaced repetition software) or flashcard programs like
Posted in April, 2010
Amelia on April 10 2010 2
Foreign Language Vocabulary Learning: A More Efficient Way to Use Vocabulary Lists
Amelia on April 07 2010 0
Authentic Material: Speed up Your Learning Speed and Boost Your Motivation
In language teacher lingo “authentic material” is any material made for native speakers. It might be a news broadcast, a magazine, an ad flier, a song or anything else not simplified for learners.
While phrasebooks, dictionaries, grammar exercise books, and the like are important, it’s equally important to supplement
Amelia on April 04 2010 1
Learning a Language in a Bilingual Culture: Getting the Locals to Talk with You
In some places, native speakers of the local language can be pretty insistent on “saving you the trouble” of struggling with their language. Even if you speak fairly well, any sign of hesitation or confusion and people switch to a language they feel would be less of a strain for both of you.
This is [...]
Amelia on April 04 2010 1
Learning a Foreign Language Online: Cheap and Convenient or a Waste of Time?
One the one hand, there are so many free and easily accessible language learning resources on the Internet, it seems like it wouldn’t be too hard for a motivated learner to get everything they need online. On the other hand, classroom-based schools and local tutors promote the importance of face-to-face contact. Some would have you [...]
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