Simulations are one of the best ways to learn languages. I use this method extensively in my teaching and studies of languages. In order to speak at the advanced level, you must be able to fully express a problem with details and request resolution. This activity provides a natural context. Think polite phrases, commands, subjunctive… Read More Simulations: one of the best ways to learn languages
Verb Conjugations: 5 Activities for Mastery Verbs, verbs, verbs. They’re so important, but verb conjugations are often a rough spot. To really be fluent, you do need to be able to master verbs. You need verbs to express actions, ideas, and who’s doing what. In my opinion, you almost can’t get enough practice. But let’s… Read More Verb Conjugations: 5 Activities for Mastery
Levels of language proficiency: self-assessment workbook Learning how to assess language proficiency levels is a great way to set realistic goals and meet them. Do you want to learn a new language, or improve your skills in a language you have some experience in? How do you fit language learning into your already busy life?… Read More Levels of Language Proficiency: Self-assessment Workbook
Travel is the best context to learn Japanese. I created Japanese for Travel and Beginners. In the guide you will find useful words and phrases in Japanese and English, along with audio recorded by native speakers. This guide can be read on a desktop computer, tablet or smartphone. This guide was inspired by the following… Read More Japanese for Travel and Beginners
Learn Italian for Free: Chunks and Phrases for Travel and Beginners Do you want to learn a language fast? Travel- the perfect context to start learning a language. When you learn a new language for travel, you learn language in chunks. All the vocabulary and grammar you need is presented in context. Learn enough words… Read More Learn Italian Free
Learning a New Language: How Long Does It Take? Learning a new language? Do you wonder how long it takes? Check out the video below: Prefer to read? Here’s the transcript: Welcome to our next lesson. In today’s lesson, we’re going to explore how long it takes to become fluent in a language. So how… Read More Learning a New Language: How Long Does It Take?
Free Language Class: Make Your Own Welcome to the 5-Week Linguist show. If you want to learn a language or you teach a language, you’ve come to the right place. Join Janina each week for tips, resources, and advice for making engaging language learning happen anytime, anywhere. Free Language Class: Notebooks Welcome to the 5-Week… Read More Free Language Class: Make Your Own
Learn Italian at Home: Yabla Prefer to read? Comprehension. I wanted to share with you one of my very favorite tools for comprehension. I’ve said it over and over again and I’ll continue to say it over and over again. I listen and I read twice as much as I speak and write. Listening is… Read More Learn Italian at Home: Yabla
One of my goals is to learn Portuguese. Since I haven’t spent much time studying, I have asked for some help from a colleague for resources to learn Portuguese online. Here they are: Udemy https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=Portuguese Fluent in Protuguese https://www.fluentin3months.com/free-online-portuguese-language-lessons/ Easy Portuguese http://www.easyportuguese.com/ Babbel https://www.babbel.com/learn-portuguese Loecsen https://www.loecsen.com/en/learn-portuguese Mondly https://www.mondly.com/portuguese-lessons Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/course/pt/en/Learn-Portuguese Preply https://preply.com/en/skype/portuguese-native-speakers Italki https://www.italki.com/teachers/portuguese Lang-8… Read More Learn Portuguese: Resource Guide