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  <title><![CDATA[How To Learn Any Language: Quickly, Easily, Inexpensively, Enjoyably and on Your Own]]></title>
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  <default_description>Barry Farber has been a true adventurer in languages for forty-six years and can speak in 25 tongues. The techniques he presents here will have readers speaking, reading, and writing and enjoying any foreign language in a surprisingly short time.</default_description>
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  <original_publication_month type="integer">4</original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2001</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>How To Learn Any Language: Quickly, Easily, Inexpensively, Enjoyably and on Your Own</original_title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Barry Farber]]></name>
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  <read_at>Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Sat Jan 17 09:52:12 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I actually read this in hardcover.  This is one of those titles that explains why I don't go into the bookstore very often.  Putting me in a bookstore is like putting an alcoholic in a bar -- we're both going to get something!  I found this little tome in hardcover in the bargain rack, and as I was ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/43354615">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="65410830">
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  <read_at>Sun Aug 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Jul 29 09:56:28 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Aug 15 00:36:42 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is more anecdotal than educational. It spends most of the time on stories telling how the author learned different languages and on quirks of all kinds of languages. It inspires you to learn another language though (or two or three). <br/>I very much agree with most of the language learni...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/65410830">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="51439288">
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  <read_at>Thu Apr 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Apr 03 19:40:51 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Apr 09 05:30:24 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was not a big fan of this book for a few reasons. I know its just supposed to be a bit of helpful nonfiction, but the writing was just not that good. I'm surprised this person was able to publish. <br/><br/>The method examples went on and on for about 10 pages. Seriously. Do I need to hear more ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/51439288">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="48647259">
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  <read_at>Thu Mar 05 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Sun Mar 08 19:17:02 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this book to get ideas of how I could teach foreign language to my kids (I'm homeschooling in the mornings now), but I got a lot of ideas of how I could improve my own German and Spanish through study at home.  The book motivates you to go out there and learn lots of languages, like the autho...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48647259">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="27150353">
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  <date_added>Sun Jul 13 16:34:51 -0700 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Aug 24 14:19:36 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[A highly inspiring book for actually everyone, who wants to learn a foreign language, no matter if already dedicated language-lover or someone who needs encouragement in learning their first foreign language. It is written for people who want to learn on their own. It has lots of tips on how to go a...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/27150353">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="39259151">
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  <read_at>Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I started craving language tapes... and had flashbacks of sing-alongs with Muzzi.]]></body>
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    <review id="61773271">
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  <read_at>Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2005</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Helpful &amp; insightful but I still don't speak anything other than English fluently.]]></body>
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    <review id="34434566">
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  <read_at>Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2003</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Not very well written.<br/>The best part is in the blurb: &quot;If a two-year-old can learn that language, so can you&quot;.<br/>Debunks the usual excuses (&quot;I am just not gifted for languages&quot;, &quot;I haven't had any opportunity to learn a language&quot;, &amp;c…) and shows how it's just ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34434566">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="11026268">
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  <read_at>Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Dec 26 08:27:54 -0800 2007</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[His own journey of language learning is inspirational. The book also contains his suggested medthod of language learning. It will add a great perspective to someone interested in learning languages. But most of the book is from author's story. If you are looking for something a little bit more serio...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/11026268">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="2460068">
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  <read_at>Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Quick read, nice little tips for helping to learn a language as well as comments on the ease of learning the various languages.<br/><br/>I went with Indonesian because the author says it is the easiest major language in the world for a foreigner to learn.   Indonesian has nothing that will be rega...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2460068">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="18746439">
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    <name><![CDATA[Kevin]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Alpine, UT]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very motivational!  Makes you want to study foreign languages.  The author focuses on using multiple tools:  a newspaper in the language you want to learn, flashcards (both purchased and self made) and listening tapes.  He focuses a lot of attention on using &quot;hidden moments&quot; of your day to...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18746439">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="38653525">
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  <read_at>Mon Jan 05 18:55:52 -0800 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I am eventually going to write such a book, but with more details and pictures. My book would be more theory based too. I am curious to know how much of what I know is covered in this book and if there are any insights on second language learning that I am missing. ]]></body>
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    <review id="22308974">
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    <name><![CDATA[Barton]]></name>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Those who understand the impotence of formal education in languages]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Thu May 15 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Thu May 15 11:51:02 -0700 2008</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Despite of being somewhat outdated (e.g. Russian is viewed exclusively in connection with Soviet Union), the book is still nice for motivation and outlining general language learning concepts. However, as it lacks a crucial as of today element, namely language learning in the context of <em>modern</em> techn...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22308974">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="36421551">
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  <read_at>Tue Mar 24 01:49:06 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[So far, so good. He has an elaborate exercise using word association stories that actually works. I still remember how to say &quot;angry&quot; in French and wasn't even trying to learn it. <br/><br/>He also introduces us to Pimsleur language courses and I have to agree that they work better than ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/36421551">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="3928047">
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    <body><![CDATA[ This is my bible. I read this book when I was 14 and I was so grateful for his help that I wrote him a postcard. I live in New York City now 9 years later, and I think it is time for me to look for him. This man is resourceful genius. ]]></body>
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    <review id="8477683">
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Language Learners]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[The best book on learning a language that I've ever found ( I teach college Spanish). Barry has a sense of humor and a lot of practical experience on the subject. I'm considering making it a required book for my classes.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I loved this book about learning any language.  He has a real nice writing style and he makes it seem that yes, you too can learn as many languages as Indiana Jones.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great ideas and lots of fun humor about learning languages.  I've adapted my language learning approach to take advantage of many of Farber's ideas.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in the evolution of language, or in learning another language. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great resource for language lovers!]]></body>
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