040: What kind of books should I read?

040: What kind of books should I read?

One reader asks: "I want to try my hand at reading a book and wondered what you would recommend?"

In this episode:

The problem with children's books...

  • Intended for children
  • Low-frequency vocabulary

What kind of books are best to read...

  1. Graded readers (not parallel texts)
  2. Short, non-fiction books on a topic that interests you (e.g. biographies, how-to books)
  3. Any book you've already read, translated into your target language
  4. If you have a book store close by with a good foreign book section - go and browse!
  5. If you don't like books, try Project Syndicate

Judith Meyer from learnlangs.com mentioned:

  1. Crime stories, romance stories, autobiographies, travel stories.
  2. Translated books are easier than original ones.

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071: Beginner Japanese hacks

071: Beginner Japanese hacks

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070: How to deal with fossilisation

070: How to deal with fossilisation

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069: Are some language pairings easier than others?

069: Are some language pairings easier than others?

Allen asks: "I want to learn French and Japanese at the same time. What do I need to consider?" In this episode: You can learn two languages at the same time It is easier if the two languages are fro...

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068: Studying for the test or speaking practice?

068: Studying for the test or speaking practice?

Halvard asks: "I'm studying for the B1 exam in Russian. Does your advice to speak regularly still stand?" In this episode: My advice on regular speaking is for people who want to speak If you have an...

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067: How to use teachers at different levels

067: How to use teachers at different levels

Neil asks: "What's the best way to use a teacher beyond a beginner level?" In this episode: How to work with teachers as a beginner How to work with teachers at a more advanced level A balance of spe...

3 Joulu 201513min

066: What does it feel like at different language levels?

066: What does it feel like at different language levels?

Andy asks: "What does it feel like to speak at different levels of a language?" In this episode: What it feels like at different stages of a language: A1: Very basic, self-introductions A2: Greater a...

25 Marras 201513min

065: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 2

065: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 2

In this episode I give you a run-down of my latest language learning routine, and what you can learn from it! In this episode: This is a continuation from episode 64. 3 key questions to ask yourself w...

19 Marras 201514min

064: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 1

064: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 1

In this episode I give you a run-down of my latest language learning routine, and what you can learn from it! In this episode: Why wake up at 5am? What your core study time should be How to use dead ...

18 Marras 201515min

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