How To Languages

[...] in a foreign language” is when people feel like they are finally hearing words in the target language in their heads rather than their native language. Ok, so who’s right? In my opinion (and the [...]

[...] Are you using online language exchanges to practice speaking in your target language? If so, are you taking full advantage of this amazing learning tool? In this post, I’ve got [...]

[...] of minutes.      First though, a few assessments should be made of your target language, your resources, and your goals. Your Target Language How closely related to any existing [...]

[...] this is a marathon not a sprint, here are my recommendations for learning to think in your target language: 1. Choose a “language personality”. This may sound weird, but language really can have a [...]

[...] as a few good time management tips that will improve your language learning right away. Why do I need a study plan? A couple of years ago when I started learning German, [...]

[...] Language learning can be a frustrating and rewarding roller-coaster ride.  It’s never boring and it& [...]

[...] IS your job, in which case ignore this tip), don’t be afraid to dump it.  Language learning is hard enough without making it a chore.  Language learning should be fun.  If it [...]

[...] strikes, as it invariably does to everyone at some point. I’m passionate about language learning. I devote enormous amounts of time and energy to not only learning languages myself, but [...]

[...] to stick to hours rather than days, months, etc. Lastly, we are going to need to establish a native language to base all of this on. Learning Mandarin when you know Cantonese is easier than learning [...]

[...] goal is to have the same types of typical conversations in my target language as I do in my native language. As I use these words and phrases and guide my conversations, I run into more words and [...]

[...] at my disposal, the easier it is for me to speak about the same stuff that I do in my native language. Dictionaries. Ok, this one is probably more for the Hardcores. I do this a lot, but I [...]

[...] to read or you will not make it very long. Extensive reading is basically what you do in your native language for fun. Why should it be any different in your target language? Pick something slightly [...]

[...] Hey there language learners! I was lucky enough this week to be interviewed by Chris Broholm for the Actual Fluency [...]

[...] in 24 hours” or “Learn French in just 15 minutes a day”.  Experienced language learners know to laugh this off, but first timers don’t.  And what happens when a first [...]

[...] is neglected. The Audio/Cinephile (Listening):  I have run across on a handful of these language learners as they are a fairly rare breed.  The long-term goals of this type of learner is to [...]

[...] Motivation Just the fact that you are reading this shows a desire and a motivation that few language learners display. Motivation is all around you. Your world isn’t an island anymore. With the [...]

[...] :00pm-8:05pm – Bio-break (stretch, restroom, snack, etc) 8:05pm-8:15pm – ANKI review 8:15pm-8:30pm – Chapter 1 of Essential Russian Grammar 8:30pm-9:00pm – [...]

[...] that you should be learning what YOU want/need to learn in order to meet your own personal language goals. You are the only person who knows what your goals with the language are. Just because a [...]

[...] get out there and talk.  You can save a lot of wasted study time by establishing your language goals early in the learning process. The method doesn’t matter as much as you think.  [...]

[...] ” kids book. Pick something that will challenge you. Pick something relevant to your language goals. If your goal is to be conversational and talk about everyday things with natives, don’ [...]

[...] ’t understand is not very helpful.  However, if you have a reasonable grasp on basic grammar and a decent vocabulary, you can pick up an enormous amount of new grammar concepts as [...]

[...] the 2 week mark. At this point I usually have a couple hundred words and a smattering of basic grammar. Why don’t I wait longer? Because I’m impatient. I learn languages primarily for [...]

[...] bit more fun and slightly more bearable if you had a couple hundred words and a little bit of basic grammar. David Snopek, of LinguaTrek.com actually learned Polish by intensively reading Harry Potter [...]

[...] Caveat:  They need to be the right kind of flash cards.  I’m more of an audio learner, so I prefer my flash cards to be electronic and to include audio.  I know others [...]