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24Mar

24 Mar 2020

How to Learn Vocabulary Fast

The most important task in language learning, in my opinion, is the acquisition of vocabulary. If we have enough words, we can make sense of what we’re reading or listening to and we can somehow express ourselves. Vocabulary is much more important than grammar. The grammar you acquire gradually as you become familiar with the […]

19Mar

19 Mar 2020

Schnell Englisch lernen

Deutsche

Schnell Englisch lernen Wenn du wirklich schnell Englisch lernen möchtest, solltest meinen Tipps in diesem Artikel folgen. Diese gelten genauso auch für andere Sprachen. Der einzige Unterschied zwischen Englisch und anderen Sprachen liegt darin, dass die meisten, die Englisch lernen, viel Klassenunterricht hatten, was bei den Lernenden anderer Sprachen normalerweise nicht der Fall ist. [...]

17Mar

17 Mar 2020

How To Improve Your Speaking Skills

Motivation

You are unlikely to learn to speak a new language perfectly, but perfection should not be your goal. Your main goal should be effective communication. I am not perfect in any of the languages that I speak, but I can communicate. And whenever I communicate in another language I'm satisfied. I also know from experience that my ability to speak and to pronounce well will only improve with time, [...]

10Mar

10 Mar 2020

Korean vs Japanese vs Chinese

Learning Chinese, Learning Japanese, Learning Korean

Korean vs Japanese vs Chinese, ever wonder what the similarities and differences are between these three languages and how should we go about learning them? To what extent can learning one help you with the others? Let me share my experience in learning these three Asian languages. How I Learned Mandarin, Japanese and Korean […]

03Mar

3 Mar 2020

French for Beginners: What You Need to Know

Learning French

French was my first love when it comes to languages. In fact, there’s an expression in French: “On revient toujours a son premier amour." It means you always go back to your first love. I love French; I love all the languages that I learn, but I have a special affection for French. I highly recommend learning French for beginners. There’s a whole world that you can access so much better if [...]

25Feb

25 Feb 2020

Constant Improvement in Language Learning

Motivation

I have talked in the past about some of the major technical advances that have improved language learning, for example, mp3 technology. Fifty years ago I would listen to an open reel tape recorder in my room in Hong Kong when I was learning Mandarin Chinese and now my telephone has become a super […]

18Feb

18 Feb 2020

The Best Way to Learn a New Language

Learning Techniques

Good language learners notice what is happening in a language. They notice the sounds of the language, and the structure and the vocabulary. They notice as they listen and read. They notice when they use the language. How can we train ourselves in the ability to notice, in order to become good language learners?

11Feb

11 Feb 2020

Learning Cantonese: How I Went About It

Learning Chinese

I lived in Hong Kong from ’68 to ’70, two and a half years, but my main task for the first year there was to learn Mandarin. Thereafter I worked at the Canadian High Commission, mostly in English, or in Mandarin on my visits to China for the twice annual Canton Trade Fair. Also, although […]

04Feb

4 Feb 2020

Tips for Learning Russian

Learning Russian

I wanted give some important tips for learning Russian. First I'll explain about the writing system, then some interesting things to remember about Russian verbs of motion, aspects of verbs and cases.

28Jan

28 Jan 2020

Reading May Be the Secret of My Success in Language Learning

Learning Techniques

Breaking News –Special Report: A new way of recording and transmitting information has been discovered, even more convenient than mp3 technology. It’s called reading, yes, writing things down for others to read! Someone commented on one of my recent YouTube videos where I said, in Japanese, that Japanese people who are learning English might […]

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