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Common mistakes made when learning a foreign language There are plenty of ‘common mistakes made when learning a foreign language’ to choose from. Unfortunately many students make things hard for themselves. But with the correct planning and preparation you will soon be on your way to one of life’s most wonderful and rewarding experiences. …
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Combining learning languages in a language school and online Learning languages in a language school is a whole package. You have a teacher with authority and knowledge who prepares all the material, which is suitable to your level. You learn with a group of people with whom you can practice speaking and work …
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Lawyers, learn a language – this will set you apart. There are a lot of aspiring lawyers eager to join the job market. Knowing foreign languages may just be the thing to set you apart from the rest. The legal practice is undergoing globalization and the knowledge of languages is required by most employers. …
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What is holding you back from learning a language? Not having a plan Planning will make your learning process much easier. Set goals for yourself. You can have weekly, monthly and yearly goals. They will enable you to see your progress or adjust you learning methods if needed. It’s best to write down your …
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Improve your language skills with singing! In this article from The Guardian the author Jonross Swaby talks about his language learning experiences. Knowing grammar and vocabulary is not enough to be speaking comfortably and with being understood by native speakers. Swaby calls on the words of Nelson Mandela who said: “If you talk …
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Successful language exchange Talking with native speakers is a great way to practice languages. We wrote about it here and included some language exchange communities to get you started. Here are some tips on how to have a successful language exchange. Think of your expectations and what you can offer. Remember it’s a …
Talk with native speakers to practice languages One of the best ways to learn a language is to practice it. Nowadays technology makes it easy and offers platforms to talk with native speakers and language learners all over the world. You can find a partner to talk with regularly or even talk with several …
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10 commandments of successful language learning 1. Have the right approach Be positive and stay motivated. Have a curiosity for learning languages and keep exploring. 2. Learn a little bit everyday Make an effort and find some time every day to learn languages. You can do it during a break at work or school, …
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Make the most of language classes Make the most of your language classes and use your time spent in class efficiently. Here are a few things to focus on. Pay attention Be focused during the lesson. Actively listen to the teacher and participate in the class. Don’t let yourself be distracted by other …
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