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Learn a foreign language on the cheap

admin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:26:05 +0000

The No Thick Manuals wiki details how to learn a language efficiently using two free, open source applications. The first is jVLT (java Vocabulary Learning Tool), a completely cross platform flash card application.

What is the best way to study a foreign language?

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:09:04 +0000

There are a number of different ways to study a language, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. You may find a combination of these is best for you.

* Taught courses
* Teaching yourself
* Language exchange
* Picking it up by osmosis

Lifehack for Learning Foreign Languages

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:52:39 +0000

Here is a quick “lifehack” for you. You can now learn foreign languages and stay current on politics all at once. How so? By taking advantage of a smart podcast concept being used by French and German broadcasters.

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5 Great Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:36:56 +0000

1. Improve your English - I know this might not make sense at first but hear me out. As a person who speaks only one language you have no basis for comparison; all you know is English. In different languages the same idea is often expressed in different ways. Knowing another language gives you a great measuring stick.

How to Teach Yourself a Foreign Language

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:30:08 +0000

The first step is acquiring the materials you will use to teach yourself. The first thing you need is an audio language course. This is essential for developing your basic vocabulary and, more importantly, your pronunciation.

Learn German @ ZapGerman

admin — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:34:57 +0000

German Essentials, Lessons, Vocabulary, Phrasebook and more.

Learn a Foreign Language with Mango

admin — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:40:04 +0000

Webapp Mango offers 11 free foreign language courses in Spanish, Russian, Greek, German, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Italian and Polish. Simply sign up with your email address and you’re ready to go. Choose any of the available courses and view slideshow presentations instantly.

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Foreign Language Lesson Podcast Collection

admin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:34:08 +0000

Open Culture has collected a pretty extensive list of foreign language lesson podcasts. You can find them here.

Learn a language with podcasts

admin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:23:39 +0000

If you’re interested in learning a language in ‘07, iTunes has a whole section of podcasts devoted to language.

To get there, just head to the iTunes Music Store, then go to Podcast -> Education -> Language Courses.

What is the best way to study a foreign language?

admin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 22:41:53 +0000

There are a number of different ways to study a language, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. You may find a combination of these is best for you.

* Taught courses
* Teaching yourself
* Language exchange
* Picking it up by osmosis