eReaders are getting much cheaper and more people than ever are buying them. If you are learning a widely learned foreign language, you might already have bought materials for your eReader. If you are learning a less commonly learned language you may not have thought of using your eReader as a learning tool because there [...]
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How to use poetry as an aid to pronunciation by Masimba Mukichi A poet is a ” commander in chief” of his words. He knows where to vary his voice, lower it or raise it. A poet should always pronounce words correctly to capture the attention of the audience. Poetry has a place in teaching [...]
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Language Learning is for Everyone Sep 16, 2010 Diane Jones By nature, all people are language-learners. However, many need to make adjustments to their attitudes before they can be successful. The first step in learning a language is adjusting your attitude. School experiences may have been negative, giving you the idea that you are not [...]
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Language Learning by Listening First Sep 21, 2010 Diane Jones The Art of Conversation #2 – Duncan Harris Some teachers insist that students listen to a new language for several lessons before speaking. That’s extreme, maybe. But do listen first, then speak. If you think about it, you’ll agree that you learned your first language [...]
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Pronunciation as a Major Component of Language Learning Sep 27, 2010 Diane Jones Pronunciation is more than saying words correctly. Near native pronunciation also aids in aural comprehension, reading, writing, and grammar. Listen carefully to the language you want to learn. At first it seems to be a jumble of unpronounceable and incomprehensible sounds. Words [...]
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Learning Languages from Books Oct 5, 2010 Diane Jones You need to learn a language now. You don’t have time for classes, so you get a book from a library or bookstore and you’re in business. Right? Wrong! Even if the language textbook comes with tapes or CDs, it will not be enough to give [...]
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The Place of Grammar in Language Learning Oct 13, 2010 Diane Jones Grammar has its place, but it is not first in line when studying languages. It should not be left out entirely, though. It is the finishing touch. Grammar is more of a polish than a primer. Most likely you did not learn the [...]
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Vocabulary Building in Language Learning Oct 18, 2010 Diane Jones Many people think that all they need is a bilingual dictionary to learn a new language. Of course this is not true, but vocabulary is important. Learning a language is more than learning new words for old things or old ideas. That’s true. But a [...]
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If you hope to learn a foreign language? And if you do and what sort of ways or way you would like to use to help youself learn a world popular language? Maybe software. Software learning is now very popular all over the world. If you are a fashion pursuer, you can choose this way. [...]
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Want to learn a foreign language? Yes. But which language learning software to choose for you? Maybe you need to think twice before you have your decision set. It is good, for “Look before you leap!” Rosetta Stone may be the software you need to consider seriously, due to its popularity, its powerful functions. But [...]
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