This post is a summary of the ideas I presented in the original video — a concise second language acquisition course: a crash course guide to the research. If you want practical ways to learn faster, read on. Below I walk through five core ideas, examples from real learners, and clear actions you can apply […]
In this lesson I explain a practical way to think about second language acquisition and grammar. If you’re trying to move from memorising rules to actually speaking, this article lays out a simple framework: treat grammar as a toolbox, not the whole job. Why grammar-as-rules often fails learners Traditional textbooks often lead with rules:
This post lays out a compact, practical plan you can use today. If you’re learning or teaching a second language course, you’ll find clear routines, simple exercises and tools to make vocabulary learning both efficient and communicative. Why vocabulary learning is different Vocabulary is the building block of any language, but it doesn’t behave the
This article focuses on production — the active skills of writing and speaking. If you’re enrolled in a second language learning acquisition course: Production or planning your own routine, this guide turns the lesson into a practical, step-by-step plan you can use immediately. Why production matters Production — speaking and writing — is the
This article expands on the ideas from my video in the series about building a language learning routine. If you watched the episode, you’ll recognise the central theme: second language learning acquisition course: comprehension is driven by the input we understand. In this post I explain the practical steps I recommend for listening and
Curious about how long it really takes to reach a usable level in another language? In this brief guide based on research used by professional language trainers, you’ll get clear estimates and practical context for a Second Language Acquisition Course: How Long Does it Take? — plus what those numbers actually mean for your learning