tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357630205105830782024-02-08T03:51:56.562-08:00Fluent Language: Learn a New Language Today--Language TipsHow to learn a foreign language easily and while having fun. This feed provides language-learning tips for the beginner and the advanced student on various topics such as grammar, vocabulary, using a dictionary, improving one's pronunciation...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-40546494744533714002015-11-29T18:17:00.003-08:002015-11-29T18:17:46.287-08:00Christmas is upon us in the language-learning worldSince Christmas is fast approaching, I would like you to read one of my blog posts about Rosetta Stone, which is a language-learning software for polyglots and enthusiasts like us.
http://fluent-language.blogspot.fr/2011/08/why-rosetta-stone-rocks.html
I've had the opportunity to try different levels of several languages, and I thought that maybe it would make a good Christmas present for eitherUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-26436899354064718732013-07-03T09:51:00.000-07:002013-07-03T09:51:00.053-07:00Adopt A New Foreign Word (or Three) Part 1Subscribe to this blog in a reader
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Have you always wanted a pet? Did you get a Tamagochi when you were a kid? Are you a fan of Pokémon?
Chances are you fit into one of these descriptions. I think most language learners do. We are word hoarders.
We like having new, shiny things to Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-43554745844445836542013-07-01T13:09:00.000-07:002013-07-01T13:09:00.741-07:00Find Motivation to Learn a Foreign Language: Write to Your Future Fluent/Bilingual Self!Subscribe to this blog in a reader
Most of us need this precious resource that we call "motivation" on a daily basis.
I'm sure you sometimes feel like you will never be able to learn another language.
That's not true! You can do anything you put your mind to, especially learning a foreign language.
But maybe you don't believe in yourself (yet).
That's fine. Get a piece of paper and write a Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-7310136883585603702013-06-29T14:49:00.000-07:002013-06-29T14:49:00.116-07:00Who Ruined Livemocha? The Death of a Great Language-Learning ToolSubscribe to this blog in a reader
A few years ago, I was a big fan of LiveMocha. At the time, it was one of the best free websites to learn foreign languages.
Now that it's been bought by Rosetta Stone, it's horrible. I still think Rosetta Stone is a decent piece of software, but I don't understand why RS had to ruin a good thing.
Tonight, I registered on LiveMocha again, hoping to learn some Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-7203210970983388072013-06-27T21:09:00.000-07:002013-06-27T21:09:00.532-07:00How to Find Penpals/Language Exchange Partners/Foreign Friends on the Internet (All Foreign Languages) Part 2Subscribe to this blog in a reader
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3. Visit blogs which are in the foreign language you're learning and leave comments
Try to find blogs which are either just starting out (you could befriend the owner of the blog) or popular already (many potential language exchange partners are visiting the blog!).
Look for blog directories that are in the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-55916562114173054752013-06-25T13:45:00.000-07:002013-06-25T13:45:00.307-07:00Thoughts About Learning Another LanguageSubscribe to this blog in a reader
I've just deleted two posts that I intended to publish today. I really wanted to give my opinion on languages and schooling but many people have done this before me.
I need to cater to my main audience (the English-speaking world) and I figured that going off on a tangent about the French schooling system was a bad idea.
However, I will happily give general Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-13830811119037073342013-06-23T09:57:00.000-07:002013-06-23T09:57:00.819-07:00How to Find Penpals/Language Exchange Partners/Foreign Friends on the Internet (All Foreign Languages) Part 1Subscribe to this blog in a reader
I'm going to give you advice so that you can find new foreign friends on the internet. Finding a penpal is important if you want to improve your linguistics skills.
1. Try to find specific social networks that are used by people who speak your target language
Not everybody uses Facebook. Register on new social websites in order to find language exchange Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-22978963572858731142013-06-22T16:36:00.000-07:002013-06-22T16:36:00.633-07:00Can I Really Learn a Foreign Language? And Can I Become Fluent in It?Subscribe to this blog in a reader
Yes, you can learn a foreign language. If you're reading this post, it means you're at least somewhat motivated to start studying another language.
A little motivation is all you need to start!
Give yourself a week to see if you truly like the foreign language that you chose.
If you're too busy to invest a whole week into this project, study the foreign Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-83888427127387439942013-06-19T07:28:00.000-07:002013-06-19T07:28:00.296-07:00I'm a Beginner Language Learner: What Should I Watch? Everything Is Too Difficult For Me! Part 1Subscribe to this blog in a readerWhat should you watch when you're a beginner language learner?
When you're a beginner and you're just starting to immerse yourself in a foreign language, you will soon realize that there's a big difference between watching TV in your native language and in Japanese/French/Italian/Spanish.
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Once you've watched a few shows for young children, it's time to graduate to show for teens or shows which deal with your favorite hobby.
For example, if you like sports, watch a few matches/games. After watching ten baseball games in a foreign language, you will start to memorize theUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-80091934483395536092013-06-14T10:58:00.000-07:002013-06-14T10:58:00.262-07:00Are You a Beginner Language Learner? Here's What to Do!Subscribe to this blog in a reader
I try to write comprehensible blog posts but most of my visitors probably have never learned a language before.
Fear not: you've learned and mastered your native language, so you are able to learn a foreign language.
Most of the people who are disabled and thus see the world a bit differently and have some learning difficulties can become bilingual. No matter Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-1435826033371321012013-06-13T03:33:00.001-07:002013-06-13T03:33:33.932-07:00Fluent Language Tips Twitter Feed! @language_tipsSubscribe to this blog in a reader
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Even though I'm currently taking exams and working on a research paper, I took the time to create a Twitter account (@language_tips) and I must say I am loving it!
My tweets are mostly about Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-22195880294642608152013-06-11T09:42:00.000-07:002013-06-11T12:34:17.593-07:00How to Have More Time to Learn a Foreign Language Part 3 Subscribe to this blog in a reader
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This is Part 3 of my mini-series dealing with time management and language-learning.
You undoubtedly lead a very busy life. I'm honored you found some time to visit my blog about Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-5331379343030504362013-06-10T01:41:00.000-07:002013-06-10T01:41:33.876-07:00How to Have More Time to Learn a Foreign Language Part 2 CommutingSubscribe to this blog in a readerThis is Part 2 of my mini-series dealing with time management and language-learning.
Here is Part 1: http://fluent-language.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-have-more-time-to-learn-foreign.html
If you work or if you're still in school, commuting probably takes you a lot of time. Maybe you take the train or the bus if you're still fairly young. You might also drive toUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-46368944737928522262013-06-09T07:05:00.001-07:002013-06-09T15:15:06.037-07:00How to Have More Time to Learn a Foreign Language Part 1 Subscribe to this blog in a reader
Most people waste a lot of time on a daily basis. I admit my time-management techniques aren't perfect, but I do what I can to use my time wisely.
For example, do you *really* like all those shows you've been watching recently? If you do, that's great. If you don't, it might be time to stop watching so much TV. Or maybe you could try to find a dub of these Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-5877652209872180832013-06-09T05:40:00.000-07:002013-06-09T15:15:18.890-07:00How Can You Learn the Grammar Rules of a Foreign Language?Share this page on social networks such as Digg or Stumbleupon if you like it! The social media icons are below "Share this page" on the right-hand side of the blog. It only takes a couple of minutes!
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If you want to learn a foreign language, Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-74547242222425354792013-06-08T13:58:00.002-07:002013-06-09T15:15:30.501-07:00Do You Need Penpals/Friends to Learn a Foreign Language?Share this page on social networks such as Digg or Stumbleupon if you like it! The social media icons are below "Share this page" on the right-hand side of the blog. It only takes a couple of minutes!
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I started voice-chatting in Italian Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-62974375213948262972013-06-06T16:42:00.003-07:002013-06-09T15:15:51.315-07:00The Importance of Listening to Material in Your Foreign LanguageShare this page on social networks such as Digg or Stumbleupon if you like it! The social media icons are below "Share this page" on the right-hand side of the blog. It only takes a couple of minutes!
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Listening to material in the language Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-24564657276480466962012-10-30T16:01:00.000-07:002013-06-09T15:15:58.501-07:00Don't Put the Cart Before the Horse
It'll take you a lot of time to learn a new language. There, I said it. Following the advice on this blog can expedite the process, but you'll still need to put in the hours.
When I was still in high school, I was forced to write in Italian/ German/ etc when I took exams. Most people would say "This is good practice."
How is this good practice?
How is making a bunch of mistakes in a foreign Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-56300817072010375682012-03-12T15:35:00.000-07:002013-06-09T15:16:14.418-07:00Start Using DVDs to Learn Your Foreign Language: Part 3Subscribe to this blog in a reader
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This Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-46770458050532710262012-03-03T15:28:00.000-08:002013-06-09T15:16:32.599-07:00Start Using DVDs to Learn Languages! Part 2Subscribe to this blog in a reader
As I said some time ago, DVDs are great tools to learn languages. As long as you watch the DVD in your foreign language, you are making progress. That's the beauty of it-- you can just sit back and relax. You don't have to study your foreign language actively.
However, what do you do if you don't speak your foreign language much? Let's say you're a beginner in Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-46372158977500984652012-02-24T14:18:00.001-08:002013-06-09T05:51:35.572-07:00Speak a New Language Fluently Today: Start Using DVDs! Part 1Share this page on social networks such as Digg or Stumbleupon if you like it! The social media icons are below "Share this page" on the right-hand side of the blog. It only takes a couple of minutes!
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Have you watched any movies recently? I'mUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-10112623805476259922011-12-12T13:45:00.000-08:002013-06-09T09:16:09.441-07:00Hypnosis: what it can do to your self confidence and your language-learning abilitiesClick on the little icons on the right-hand side of the page to Digg this website or add it to StumbleUpon if you like it. It only takes a couple of minutes! You can also share this article on Twitter.
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Low self-esteem is something Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-8087242730963281892011-11-30T03:14:00.000-08:002013-06-09T05:51:52.953-07:00Foreign Language and Encouraging them to Love Another Language Part 2Share this page on social networks such as Digg or Stumbleupon if you like it! The social media icons are below "Share this page" on the right-hand side of the blog. It only takes a couple of minutes!
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Take your children to educational Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-835763020510583078.post-83962474680558480342011-11-19T03:07:00.000-08:002013-06-09T05:52:03.632-07:00Teaching Your Children a Foreign Language and Encouraging them to Love Another Language Part 1Share this page on social networks such as Digg or Stumbleupon if you like it! The social media icons are below "Share this page" on the right-hand side of the blog. It only takes a couple of minutes!
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