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
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
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
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?