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1. Why are Some People So Hard to Understand?
One of the first language characteristics learned as a child is the intonation of the native tongue. Mastering intonation will greatly benefit the non-native speaker's intelligibility in conversation. This article explains, with English examples.
2. The Death of the Written Word and the Rebirth of Speech
As a method of conveying information, written words are inefficient and ambiguous. Sounds and images are far superior, but, until recently, could not be communicated ubiquitously and instantaneously. Thus, textual minimalism is replacing books.
3. Learning German - Easy or Hard?
Learning another language takes work and practice, but it isn't like learning math or science, where you have to spend hours and hours poring over a textbook. This article explains why learning German can be easier than you might think.
4. New Method of English Learning
Why do children learn languages better than adults? It's because they use a Listen First approach. Children focus on listening first, while adults tend to focus on speaking. English teachers are now bringing Listen First methods to adults.
5. Why Should We Learn to Speak Foreign Languages?
We can go anywhere in the world and communicate in English with the locals, but knowing foreign languages will take people a step forward in global communication, and it will open more opportunities in their lives.
6. Learn to Speak Their 'Language'
Imagine that you are an American on a business trip to Germany. You have learned to speak enough German to order meals, buy train tickets, and do some shopping. You are at the 'survival' level of language mastery. You do not speak the languag...
7. Driving Tips for those Traveling Overseas This Travel Season
While part of the attraction of traveling through Europe is that you can do so without the need for a car (the EuroRail is an amazing system), there are those who will want to rent a vehicle to do some exploring on their own. Here are some tips.
8. Moving from Beginner to Intermediate German via the Internet
By following some of these ideas in this article, you'll progress much faster than you would have if you had only stayed with your beginner's course or textbook. Best of all, all the ideas and tips are free!
9. Tips to Learn German if You are in Business
The real reason most Americans do not learn German is not because of its image, but because they simply do not need it. There is still sufficient reason to learn the German language, though. The most efficient method may surprise you!
10. Overcoming Internal Barriers to Your Goals
Do you feel unmotivated to work on your goal? Worse yet, do you sometimes do things that actually impede the achievement of your goal. Are these signs that you'll never achieve that goal or is something else going on?
1. Why are Some People So Hard to Understand?
One of the first language characteristics learned as a child is the intonation of the native tongue. Mastering intonation will greatly benefit the non-native speaker's intelligibility in conversation. This article explains, with English examples.
2. The Death of the Written Word and the Rebirth of Speech
As a method of conveying information, written words are inefficient and ambiguous. Sounds and images are far superior, but, until recently, could not be communicated ubiquitously and instantaneously. Thus, textual minimalism is replacing books.
3. Learning German - Easy or Hard?
Learning another language takes work and practice, but it isn't like learning math or science, where you have to spend hours and hours poring over a textbook. This article explains why learning German can be easier than you might think.
4. New Method of English Learning
Why do children learn languages better than adults? It's because they use a Listen First approach. Children focus on listening first, while adults tend to focus on speaking. English teachers are now bringing Listen First methods to adults.
5. Why Should We Learn to Speak Foreign Languages?
We can go anywhere in the world and communicate in English with the locals, but knowing foreign languages will take people a step forward in global communication, and it will open more opportunities in their lives.
6. Learn to Speak Their 'Language'
Imagine that you are an American on a business trip to Germany. You have learned to speak enough German to order meals, buy train tickets, and do some shopping. You are at the 'survival' level of language mastery. You do not speak the languag...
7. Driving Tips for those Traveling Overseas This Travel Season
While part of the attraction of traveling through Europe is that you can do so without the need for a car (the EuroRail is an amazing system), there are those who will want to rent a vehicle to do some exploring on their own. Here are some tips.
8. Moving from Beginner to Intermediate German via the Internet
By following some of these ideas in this article, you'll progress much faster than you would have if you had only stayed with your beginner's course or textbook. Best of all, all the ideas and tips are free!
9. Tips to Learn German if You are in Business
The real reason most Americans do not learn German is not because of its image, but because they simply do not need it. There is still sufficient reason to learn the German language, though. The most efficient method may surprise you!
10. Overcoming Internal Barriers to Your Goals
Do you feel unmotivated to work on your goal? Worse yet, do you sometimes do things that actually impede the achievement of your goal. Are these signs that you'll never achieve that goal or is something else going on?