Plans for Studying a Foreign Language
04.May, 2009
In today increasingly global economy, knowing another language or two has become very important. Foreign languages surrounds most people daily, and people desire to learn other languages to increase their brain power, grow as people, or for job requirements.
While these apply to any language, the growing importance of the Chinese economy, Brazil, Latin America and the growing importance of African French speaking countries is especially noteworthy.
Five top tips and bits of advice when it comes to mastering another language are noted below. Employ them, and I guarantee you will be seeing some results in no time.
Do not forget that acquiring an additional speech takes lots of active listening. It is in this same manner that a baby learns to talk by using his ears and studying his world.
There are so many ways to learn a language by ear: via CDs, computer programs, text books and more.
Even if you have only just begun, use, use, use what you have learned so far! If you practice what you pick up, you will cement it to your memory. Your studies and all of your hard work will not be forgotten if used often.
Give yourself permission to mess up! We gain knowledge of things far more speedily when we allow ourselves to make mistakes. Do not criticize or beat yourself up when you make flubs in studying another tongue; the more you make the more they will set you right and such permits you to immerse yourself more rapidly. Everyone makes some mistakes in the beginning!
Study up on the lifestyle. Each land has its unique behaviors, traditions, and methods — learn about their customs. Page through books on the subject to become aware and bash any stereotypes you might have had prior to researching a language and its nation.
Prepare yourself for bad things to happen. You should not wait until a crisis situation to comprehend why you should know the language of a land you might visit.
While this is an extreme example, if you are touring China, for example, and see a horrible but secluded accident, how do you expect to get the victims help when the Chinese speak limited English?
Some individuals learn a lingo effortlessly and without lots of instruction. They pick it up on the job or were raised bilingually, so a second language comes fairly naturally for these elite.
For the rest of us, though, tips like the ones listed in this writing are necessary to stay encouraged and reach your foreign language learning aspirations.
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Jacob Lumbroso is a world traveler. He writes articles on history and languages for http://www.thelanguagechronicle.com and has used Rent a Pimsleur language audio courses to learn various languages.
Four Reasons To Learn German
03.May, 2009
What A German Language School Can Do For You
German is not always the first choice for people looking to learn a foreign language. But maybe it should be. German is spoken by more than 100 million people in 38 countries around the world. Most of the world’s German speakers are in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but there are also significant numbers of German speakers in the United States and South America. That’s a lot of German speakers, and a lot of reasons to learn German. Here are five reasons to consider attending a German language school.
1. Learn German For Business
Germany is the third largest industrial nation in the world and a major exporter. Learning German will help business people to improve their prospects of doing business in German-speaking countries. And while it may be true that many Germans speak English as well as, if not better than, many native English speakers, those who learn German will have the advantage of understanding what is said in its original context. Many German language schools offer classes specifically designed to help business people learn German. These include classes dealing with speaking on the telephone, negotiations and presentations.
2. Learn German For Travel
In addition to the three major European countries where German is a native language, German is a second language for many countries across Eastern Europe. Those planning to travel in Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia or Kazakhstan may find it useful to learn German to communicate in those regions. There are many websites that offer free language lessons to help travelers learn basic German phrases. However, for a more intensive course, travelers could learn German in Berlin or another part of Germany.
3. Learn German For Tourism
With three major language centers and many other German-speaking regions, German is a key language for those seeking to work in the tourist industry. Some German language schools offer courses aimed at professionals in different industries which will also help those in the tourist trade. This is key not just for those planning to work within Germany, but for those planning to work with the millions of German-speaking tourists who travel the globe each year.
4. Learn About German Culture
German culture is more than beer and lederhosen. Germany has a rich cultural heritage. Many great thinkers, such as Freud and Einstein, were German. Many of the most respected classical composers came from Germany. There is a lot to do in Germany, from exploring towns with a centuries-old history to seeing the wonders of modern engineering technology. Those who study in Germany will find that this gives an inside view of many aspects of German culture.
Where Should I Learn German?
Although there are plenty of German classes available in most countries, a good option is to study in Germany at a German language school. This means that students will learn by immersion, hearing German spoken both inside and outside the classroom. This is a good way to learn German fast and correctly. There are German language schools around the country. One option is to study in Berlin. Not only does Berlin have many universities and educational institutions, but it also has a rich cultural history and many sights to see. This makes study in Berlin a good option for learning German.
If you’re interested in learning German, then consider the Pimsleur German Audio Course.
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Learn Russian with Babel Yak’s new system. You read, hear and then speak - the easiest way to memorize a language.
Check out: http://www.babelyak.com
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This is Lesson 1 of Babel Yak’s Russian Unit I. It is not similar to other language learning programs in that:
1. Our program is comprehensive
2. You are not constrained to sitting next to a computer
3. You learn on-the-go
4. Our videos are made specifically for portable players such as iPod, zune or any other MP3/MP4 player.
5. You learn the alphabet naturally as you progress into the lesson. Phonetic spelling also makes it easy to pronounce the words (read the bottom line of the video text)
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I’m hungry/ お腹がすいた。
= J’ai faim !
I’m thirsty/喉が渇いた。
=J’ai soif !
I’m starving / お腹がすいて死にそう。
= Je meurs de faim ! (also : Je meurs de soif !)
Also : Je meurs de chaud/ de froid/ de sommeil/ de fatigue
Also : Je crève de faim/ de soif… (”crever” is a very familiar equivalent for “mourir”= to die)
Other ways of saying I’m hungry (very familiar/rude)
J’ai la dalle! / J’ai trop la dalle!/ Je crève la dalle !
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