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February 13, 2016
Help Me Find The Best Grammar Tools, Books and Courses
Woo hoo, welcome to part 2 of our Grammar Season here on Fluent. Previously, I gave you 3 ways to create a simple language learning routine without getting bored about grammar.
Today, let's turn our attention to the tools of the trade. Grammar can be learnt in so many different ways, and there are MILLIONS of tools out there. Some people love the pull out section in their dictionary (I'm so 90s). Others love automated study with tools like the rather excellent Reverso Conjugator.
Where Ha...
February 11, 2016
3 Unexpectedly Easy Ways To Simplify Language Learning
Love is in the air in mid-February. Break out the bouquets and welcome to Grammar Season!
In the next few weeks, you're invited to explore with me how to experience a little bit of love for the structure of language. We'll focus on how to put words together and construct sentences. In other words, you'll learn an awful lot about starting to speak a language.
Now before you all click away from my blog because the word "grammar" has scared you of, let's give this a chance and try to discover...
February 4, 2016
What a 60 Minute Yoga Class Taught Me About Language Learning
Did you know that I used to try to be absolutely perfect in English? That even today it bothers me a tiny bit when people tell me they can hear my German accent?
I remember that I used to be the best in my class in English. Then I changed schools and better people came along. I was the best IELTS taker my university had ever seen at IELTS 9.0. Then I went out to the pub and understood no one. One thing I learnt in that progress is that trying to be flawless is like guaranteeing yourself a fail...
Follow Yoga Philosophy And You'll Have A Confident Conversation Today
Did you know that I used to try to be absolutely perfect in English? That even today it bothers me a tiny bit when people tell me they can hear my German accent?
I remember that I used to be the best in my class in English. Then I changed schools and better people came along. I was the best IELTS taker my university had ever seen at IELTS 9.0. Then I went out to the pub and understood no one. One thing I learnt in that progress is that trying to be flawless is like guaranteeing yourself a fail...
January 30, 2016
Podcast Episode 32: Discover Your Language Learning Tendencies
Brought to you by Lindsay's course Successful Self Study- save $20 with offer code FLUENT.
This episode is about habits and how we build and create them. Listen to find out what our tendencies are and how we use them to make our language routines.
What motivates you to do things?What motivates you to keep going?Do you set yourself goals and always meet them?Or do you hate goals?Are you likely to spend weeks just looking for the perfect textbook before you start?Or are goals only meaningful wh...January 28, 2016
Teach Yourself a Language Quicker & More Cheaply With This New Online Course
Quick Newsflash before you dive into this in-depth review. The course in question is currently in pre-launch until Jan 31st. This means pre-order it now and you'll get the best possible price. So if you like what you hear, don't hesitate to join Successful Self-Study today and save yourself some cash..
Hi everyone, and strap yourselves in for today's review post all about a new course released by Lindsay from Lindsay does Languages. The course is called Successful Self Study, and it's all...
January 26, 2016
Taming the Dragon: My 3-Month Welsh Language Learning Update
Welcome to my first progress report on my own language study. It's pretty comprehensive and longer than my usual blog articles, so I figured we'll just jump in!
First of all, let me give you a quick impression of how the past 3 months have gone:
I've been spending 1-3 hours per week on my Welsh studies, sometimes a little more and sometimes a little less I've been combining a good bunch of resources and several people who talked to me in Welsh I'm feeling really positive about my progress an...January 21, 2016
The Hottest German Lesson in Town: Deutschland 83 and Major Tom (PLUS Free Lyric & Vocab Sheet)
One of the most wonderful things about learning a foreign language is to get to know the country behind that language. What is beyond the flashcards? What makes that place? It's awesome to dive into history and geography, cook a few recipes (like Shannon from Eurolinguiste) and of course discover what they watch and listen to.
If you're a regular listener of the Creative Language Learning Podcast, you may have already noticed that there is a new German language TV show on the block. Deutschlan...
January 19, 2016
Podcast Episode 31: Watching TV in a Foreign Language
Welcome to Episode 31, where Lindsay and I took a deep dive into revealing our TV watching habits and how they aid our language learning. Plus: Listener feedback and over 20 show recommendations.
We are sponsored today by Savvy Brand Academy, a mastermind & brand course for onlinte teachers, as part of our "podcasters are doin' it for themselves month".
1) What type of TV do you watch?Listener Colin likes to watch with the whole familyChris Stewart who likes watching reality tv like “Come din...January 14, 2016
How Sia Learnt Chinese By Saying No To Traditional Methods
Today's guest post comes from a writer whose story is both motivating and challenging. Sia Mohajer learnt more Chinese in 3 months than others learn in a year. Just like me, he's a teacher who says you shouldn't always listen to your teachers. I love how Sia has shared the most important language learning points: Independence and Autonomy! Enjoy this awesome guest post - Thank you, Sia!
Kung Fu, Learning Mandarin and Not Listening To My TeachersIf you ask me where I’m from, I might give you...
