Morning Routine For Language Learning
My mornings are important. That's when each day begins. If I start each day by listening in my target language, this usually triggers further learning later in the day.
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Loneliness In Language Learning
Language learning requires us to cut off some of our normal contacts in our own language, in order to concentrate on acquiring a new language. This can, at times, feel lonely. Study a language on Lin...
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How To Stay Focused In Our Language Learning
We live in an age where we can easily access enormous quantities of great input material for our language learning. The downside is how easily we can be distracted. How do we deal with it?
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How To Stay Motivated
Language learning depends on our motivation. But then, that is true of most things that are worthwhile doing in life. Here I talk about how to stay motivated when we're learning a new language. Study...
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Language Study Motivation And Repetition Q&A
I made a video about the importance of repetition in language learning. This generated questions from my viewers which I try to answer here. One common theme is that we need to mix in interesting comp...
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The Importance Of Repetition In Language Learning
I’m a strong supporter of Krashen’s language acquisition hypothesis and the importance of compelling input. But there is a role for repetitive listening to a limited range of content for reasons I dis...
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How To Make The Time To Learn Languages
People tell me they have no time to learn languages. Sometimes it’s just a matter of getting started. Listening is the easiest activity to use to get started learning a language. Here are some thought...
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Language Learning Progress Videos: Why They're A Great Idea
I'm 45 days into my 90-day challenge of trying to get to the next level in Persian and Arabic. I thought I would like to do a monologue in Persian. It is full of mistakes, unrehearsed. That's what mak...
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