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Author: Christina
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What if you can’t practice with native speakers?
If you’re learning a new language and you don’t have access to native speakers, you might feel lost on how to improve your speaking skills. However, there are still effective strategies you can use to make progress on your own. Here are some tips: Listen to Authentic Language Input Without access to native speakers, you […]
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The importance of grammar in learning French: why immersion alone is not enough.
If you’re learning French, immersion can be an excellent way to become familiar with the language. However, it’s essential to understand that immersion alone is not enough. To truly master French, you need to learn the grammar rules that underlie the language. Grammar is critical because it provides a structure and rules for how French […]
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Common difficulties of learning French and how to overcome them
Learning a new language can be a challenging but rewarding experience, and French is no exception. As with any language, there are certain difficulties that learners of French may encounter. However, with patience, persistence, and the right approach, these difficulties can be overcome. In this post, we’ll explore some of the common difficulties of learning […]
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Basic French Prepositions
Prepositions are words that indicate the relationship between different elements in a sentence. In French, prepositions are essential components of the language, and understanding them is essential for mastering French. Basic French Prepositions: Here are some of the most common prepositions in French: À: Used to indicate direction or destination. E.g., Je vais à l’école […]
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Passive learning, active learning
What is passive learning? Is active learning better? How can you profit from each method? Passive learning Pros: Language learners profit from ready-made solutions to achieve their learning goals in a time-efficient manner. They receive valuable feedback from teachers or apps. They study a syllabus based on textbooks, language classes, podcasts, websites, e-books, good […]
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“I’m sure I’ve learned it before but I can’t remember it!”
Plan ahead Studying and practicing are good strategies, but they can only take you so far in your language learning journey. At some point, your learning materials will accumulate, information retrieval will get complicated, time and effort will be wasted, your motivation may suffer. Unless searching through your old notes is part of your learning […]
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4 tips to keep improving during ‘slow learning’ days
Learning overload is a normal and natural stage of the learning process. Don’t let it discourage you. 1. If you really can’t study today, then don’t Pressure to focus on your books or learning apps will probably lead to poor results, compared to the effort. Better focus on relaxing activities based on the target […]
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3 tips for richer vocabulary
1. Prioritize: You don’t need to memorize each and every new word, every time Beginners: First, you need to learn a set of ‘operational’ words, like pronouns, auxiliaries, standard connectors etc, to help you make sense of the language. Then, you can deal with any other vocabulary set, starting form your immediate environment (house, workplace). […]
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6 tips for learning a language on your own
1. Schedule your study times Think about your work/school schedule and your obligations. You may want to study 5 hours per day, but can you really do it? Mark your available times on your calendar and decide how many of them you can dedicate to learning a foreign language. I am one of those people […]