Translating in Your Head is a Good Thing
Many language learners worry about translating in their heads. And since many people agonize about it – experts rush to prescribe all kinds of methods… Read More »Translating in Your Head is a Good Thing
Noel’s Advice
Imagine From Day One
As you might know: When it comes to learning a new language, I’m not a fan of conversing from the get-go. I think it’s a… Read More »Imagine From Day One
Don’t Use Every Bit of Time You Have
“Dead” time… An often used phrase that describes the time you have but don’t use: Commuting to work, waiting in line, looking at stupid images… Read More »Don’t Use Every Bit of Time You Have
The Curse of Emergency Speech – and What to Do About It
You probably recognize the following scenario: You’re in an important conversation in your target language. Then suddenly, your vocabulary seems to shrink to: Yes, No… Read More »The Curse of Emergency Speech – and What to Do About It
The Worst Thought a Language Learner Can Have
When learning a new language many negative thoughts can plague you. But one stands out as probably the most destructive thought a language learner can… Read More »The Worst Thought a Language Learner Can Have
Do You Really Hate to Study?
The word studying has gotten a bad reputation in the last few years. Mention the word and you see people cringe in agony. To study… Read More »Do You Really Hate to Study?
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