For Better Pronunciation In A Foreign Language, Work On Your Attitude
Pronouncing well doesn’t mean pronouncing perfectly, it may require deliberate effort. That was my experience when learning Mandarin and French. In subsequent languages, the pronunciation just came to...
19 Jul 202113min
Is There A Talent For Language Learning
When people hear me speak languages like Mandarin, Japanese, French, or Russian, or see me eagerly trying out my more limited abilities in languages like Persian, Korean or Arabic, they often tell me ...
15 Jul 20217min
The Noticing Hypothesis In Language Learning
As we are exposed to more of a language, things we hadn’t noticed before all of a sudden appear to us. This process of noticing more and more is an important part of acquiring the language. Study a l...
12 Jul 20219min
Extensive Reading Works: And That Means Real Books
Books, plain old paper books, are a vital part of my language learning strategy. Traditional books are comfortable and comforting, with less opportunities for distraction than reading on my mobile dev...
9 Jul 20219min
Why Many People Fail At Language Learning
Most language learners fail. They may pass their exams but they fail to learn to speak the language they are learning, which is generally the goal. Maybe it's time to change the goal. Study a languag...
5 Jul 20218min
How To Improve Your Listening Skills
Listening is the killer app for language learning. How do we get better at listening if we struggle to focus? Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/36iHITr
1 Jul 20219min
DO NOT Go To Language School
Most people learn languages at school. How important are they to learning a language? It depends on the individual. I wouldn't go to one but recognize that for many people they are necessary. Study a...
28 Jun 20219min
Novak Djokovic Communicates So Well In French! Even With Mistakes
Languages are for communicating, not for competing with others. Novak Djokovic competes in tennis but communicates wonderfully in different languages, despite the odd mistake. ___ Study a language o...
25 Jun 20218min
