Can we even learn the basics first? I find that I cannot do it. I just forge ahead and learn words and get used to the language? I think we need to cover a lot of ground, some new, some old. We need to explore new things, pushing the boundaries, w…
Tag Archives: Education
17 December 2011
When our motivation for language learning sags
What can we do when our language learning motivation sags? Just focus on doing the things that you like to do. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwOLj8-kkmw&w=560&h=315]
15 December 2011
Fossilization and interlanguage
Fossilization and interlanguage are examples of language teaching jargon. These kinds of technical terms that are associated with language teaching often strike me as unnecessary, and not helpful to language learners. I know that learners are not …
2 December 2011
Turkish is added at LingQ!
We are adding one language a month at LingQ. The winner last month was Turkish. I am definitely going to get to that language. Now we just need some Turkish content. I hope our members come through. You can vote for the next language. Just have a …
2 December 2011
Why learn Chinese?
I am back from my various travels and tomorrow I have a date. I am one of five judges who will choose the winner of the 2011 Miss Chinese Vancouver pageant. We will be interviewing the contestants in Chinese and English tomorrow afternoon, and thi…
17 November 2011
Why learn Russian?
Russian is an international language, used in the post-Soviet space as a lingua franca. Russia has rich literature, and has demonstrated genius and excellence in science, music, dance, and many other fields. Perhaps this genius and striving for pe…
17 November 2011
A good reason to learn Hungarian.
Motivation is the key to language learning success. Here is a powerful reason to learn Hungarian.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n0qXSO7Z-Q?fs=1&feature=oembed]
12 November 2011
Learning English in China, the language gets in the way of the tests.
Do tests get in the way of language learning or does the language get in the way of passing the tests. Try reading this article from China Daily about English learning in China. Below is a sample of the dog’s breakfast that is language learning in…
6 November 2011
Nine ideas for reinventing language teaching.
Here is an interesting article that I discovered on how to change language learning. I think it was written by a language teacher too!
23 October 2011
Bilingual children at a cost of $40,000 per year per child.
A new school is starting up in New York that will immerse kids as young as 3 years old in a second language. The cost is $40,000 per year, per child. Ouch!! I have 5 grandchildren. Three of them attend French immersion. Another one has French and …