In today’s episode, I share an experience I had that I feel illustrates a couple of nice, and perhaps less cliché, reasons to learn another language.
In today’s episode, I present several arguments as to why you should absolutely ignore any language tool or video that makes a claim that you can learn a language while you sleep.
Digital tools are fantastic, but too much screen time can have diverse effects on you physically and mentally – and if you already stare at a screen as part of your job, well, then you have to be even more careful. So, today, I thought I would share a few ways to cut down on your screen time when learning a new language.
Whether you're planning a long-term stay or a permanent relocation to a place where they speak another language, there are several reasons why you should start learning the local language prior to departing. And in today’s episode, I will be sharing those reasons with you.
In this episode, I share a few specifics as to why language skills make you more attractive to employers.
In today's digital age, online opportunities and resources have taken learning languages to a whole new level. However, there are a few negative aspects to these new digital tools that modern language learners should be aware of –and today, I am going to reveal some of them to you.
Today, I give my opinion of the language resource, LanguageU
I discuss an important language element- tone. Because, neglecting tone can potentially cause some communication issues, especially for advanced speakers
In today’s episode, I am going to share a game that can be used both as a means of maintaining languages that you have already learned as well as a means to help you learn new languages. Plus, it will also help you improve your interpreting skills.
In this episode, I response to Chris in Colorado who writes, “My friends tell me that when I speak Russian that I vaguely sound like the Chris they know. I don’t know if they are pulling my leg, or if this is real. I certainly cannot judge it myself. Can you shed some light on this?”
Want to avoid committing potential some cultural faux pas? Then make sure you understand register.
In today’s episode, I discuss how your use of a dictionary evolves as you make progress in your new language. And I share a few tips on how to use a dictionary as a beginner, intermediate, and advanced learner.
In this episode, I respond to a listener who asked, "What should I do with my old language books that I don’t use anymore? I feel bad, just throwing them away.”
In this episode, I discuss three pitfalls caused by "mastery," This way, you can spot them and avoid them!
And I am going to kick off this series on grammatical subjects by presenting a few reasons as to why you should take the time to re-learn or re-establish your knowledge of this key language element.
In this episode, I break down two important language elements, and discuss why it is important to keep them balanced.
Whether you are a veteran language learner or a beginner, I share a few reasons as to why everyone should dabble in a variety of languages.
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In today's episode, I respond to listeners who asked for tips related to improving or developing their circumlocution skills.
In today’s episode, I present some typical and not so typical reasons as to why you should consider learning American Sign Language!