Joe Rogan On Language Learning: Disappointing In My View
Someone sent me a few video clips recently of Joe Rogan discussing language learning with his guests. There is something in the attitude in these clips that bothers me as a language learning enthusias...
6 Dec 20229min
How Do We Improve Our Writing In A New Language?
I recognize that writing can be a way of improving your ability in the language, a way of getting to more output. For some people it’s important to their academic and professional aspirations. So what...
2 Dec 202211min
Do Your Emotions Affect Your Success In Learning A New Language?
Emotion is an important part of learning languages. Cognitive research has shown that we learn better when we have positive feelings towards what we are learning. This is particularly true when it com...
30 Nov 20226min
Language Learning Success Depends On Rewarding Yourself
Reward yourself for what you can do in your target language. Don’t criticize yourself for what you can’t do. There are moments when you feel disappointed. Ignore these moments of self-doubt. Give your...
24 Nov 20228min
The Pareto Principle & Language Learning
If you Google “Pareto’s Principle” You will find all kinds of examples of how a small number of any series of events will account for the lion’s share of the results of effects of these events. People...
22 Nov 20229min
My Top Tip For English Pronunciation
Pronunciation and spelling can both give problems to learners of English. They are connected. Unfortunately, however, the spelling is not a reliable indicator of how words are pronounced. It takes a l...
15 Nov 202213min
Learn To Use These Cool French Pronouns “Y” And “En”
In every language I have learned there are certain usage patterns that tickle my fancy. They are usually handy in expressing my thoughts. The French pronouns "y" and "en" are good examples.
10 Nov 20228min
How Do We Know We're Learning A New Language?
If we engage in physical exercise, we have the feeling that we have done something, improved our fitness. We may even have tightness or soreness in our muscles. The same is not true with language lear...
3 Nov 20226min
