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The 7 Secrets to Language Learning Success: Part 1 - The Linguist

People often ask me how I learned 20 languages. Here are the first four secrets to language learning success.

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Justin Sung offers interesting advice about learning on his YouTube channel, but his video on language learning sparked some thoughts.

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The problem with monolingual dictionaries is that they slow me down in my reading. Bilingual dictionaries, with their "hints", are clearer.

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Im Folgenden liste ich jeden dieser Tipps zum Chinesisch lernen auf. Vielleicht helfen sie ja auch dir beim Lernen.

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In this post I share six crucial reading strategies to enhance your reading skills, for language learning and in general.

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How can we train ourselves in the ability to notice in order to become good language learners? Here is the best way to learn a new language.

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I have learned four Slavic languages. Here are my thoughts on the similarities and differences and the best order to learn them in.

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Want learn Japanese? Here's how I became fluent. Use these five tips and you too can master this beautiful language. Anyone can do it!

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El aprendizaje de un idioma depende de tres factores: La actitud del estudiante, el tiempo disponible y la atención que ponga éste en el idioma.

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My 7 Goals of Language Learning - The Linguist

It's important to have a set of goals when starting to learn a new language. Here are my seven goals of language learning.

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Create Your Own Dictionary - The Linguist on Language

The less time you spend to looking things up in a traditional dictionary the better. Create your own dictionary instead!

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Ser Vs Estar in Spanish - The Linguist on Language

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Google Translate Doesn’t Work? - The Linguist on Language

I hear all the time that Google Translate doesn't work, that it isn't an accurate enough resource for language learners. Here are my thoughts.

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Is It Hard to Learn Japanese? - The Linguist

Is it hard to learn Japanese? There are a number of things that make Japanese easier in my opinion. Find out what they are...

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French for Beginners: What You Need To Know - The Linguist

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Levels of Language Proficiency: What Is Fluency? - The Linguist

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Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world with over 200 million speakers! Check out this post on how to learn Portuguese.

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