Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsLanguage Schools. Perhaps you’ve been to one. Hopefully you have been to a good one, had an amazing teacher and an amazing experience and come away with a foot up on the language you’ve worked to master. For many of you, a language school is the only option you’ve ever thought of as you moved…
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Danny MacAskill and Mastering a Skill
Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsI have become quite the fan of Danny MacAskill and so thought I would write a bit about what I’ve learned in watching his movies. Before I get into the lessons I wish to pass on however, you need to be introduced to Danny. Watch this 40 second trailer of one of his movies before…
Why You Need to Get Active To Get Learning
Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsThere I sat on the bus, staring out the window watching the day go by as the sound of Turkish recordings droned on in my ears. I was listening to learn, but it was evident that my mind was elsewhere. The Turkish I had recorded earlier had become white noise after the first ten minutes…
Opposites Attract
Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsAs a beginning language learner I was always looking for fun and interactive ways to engage with the language while out in the community here in Turkey. Finding fun and time sensitive activities can open up new opportunities to speak the language and practice using what you are learning. Today I want to share a…
Find Your Style
Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsIn Minnesota where I lived for five years, canoeing is a popular sport. Minnesotans love to canoe and some even love to make there own canoes. They’re called cedar strip canoes and they’re beautiful; real works of art. I know several friends who have built one and all of them were successful – none of…
3, 2, 1 – Get Started
Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsToday I am excited to present The Everyday Language Learner’s Guide to Getting Started. I have put a lot of work into this project and believe it will be a fantastic resource for the everyday language learner – that person interested in learning another language who doesn’t quite know where to begin. What Is It?…
The 25th Hour: 6 Ways To Find More Time
Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsTime is an essential factor in the mastering of any skill in life. Those who become fluent in a language, master a sport, rise to the top of any field or get good at anything in life all share one common characteristic – they put in the time. This is a fact I think that…
Traditional Study versus Plain Ole Fun
Tweetgovernment,politics news,politics news,politicsA few years ago I came across an academic study conducted by Harris Wentz of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The article, published in 1996 opened my eyes to what I had been feeling for some time. When it comes to learning another language, plain ole fun trumps traditional study methods every time! The Study…
