Kerstin Cable's Blog, page 41
March 3, 2014
Vlog: My Progress in Russian and My Book In Print
Hello everybody, Kerstin here -
there's been so much going on in my life and online that I actually have some stuff to show you! See what I've been up to in this short video blog, featuring:
A bit of Russian that I know, complete with the transcripts in Cyrillic
How I like to learn languages
The first EVER copy of Fluency Made Achievable in print
Can I just point out that
a) Russian in 10 Minutes a Day is not a grammar book - it's mostly useful for getting a foundation, and great for practising Cy...
February 28, 2014
Language Learning Apps: Fluent's New Kiwiprofessor Introduces Readlang
A big "Hi, how are you?" from Ricky 'Kiwiprofesor' Rutledge. It’s a real pleasure to have been asked to join the Fluent team, and help our faithful Language Learners. One of my most important reasons and goals for being here is to help motivate, inspire, and guide you on your language learning and teaching journey. I say journey because you know its not going to be fast, nor easy, but it will be well worth it. My challenge as a language trainer is to help light the fire, passion and hunger fo...
February 26, 2014
It's Good to Be Bilingual! 8 Reasons you Should Learn a Second Language
Do you speak any other language apart from your mother tongue? This question is becoming more and more popular among professionals aged 20-40. Why should we learn a different language from ours? Is it trendy? Would we get more chances to find our soul mate? Or is it just a reason to become more competitive in the job market? Being bilingual has hundreds of benefits; however the most important reason to learn a new language is that you desire to learn it. In this sense, motivation seems to be...
February 24, 2014
Meet our Writers
Back in 2012, I sat in my little kitchen and decided to post a few articles about language learning on my blog. I had had enough of the people telling me they are too old to learn a language, or that it is impossible to become fluent in a new language if you don't live in the target country. And I wanted to share my love and experience of learning English, French, Spanish, Italian and Latin. That was that. Fluent, the Language Learning Blog.
Ricky, Marta, Angel and Sally Join Me In Writing Her...
February 21, 2014
Language Learning Methods: Will Immersion Teach You A Language Faster?
As I was replying to a comment on this lovely blog the other day, I got to read more about one of my regular reader, Angel. She is a Pokémon nut and challenging herself with the impressive language combination Mandarin, Japanese and Russian. Such an ambitious and fearless lady. You'll be hearing more from Angel very soon as a regular writer here on the blog
In her comment on my blog, Angel mentioned immersion classes. She says:
Another reason I'm reviewing Japanese again is one of the intervi...
February 19, 2014
Please take 2 minutes to answer 3 Fluent Questions
Today I would like to ask you to take just 2 minutes of your time and answer some questions about how the Fluent blog works for you.
I'm looking for feedback about our new name, our financial future and the most important content. If you read my emails and follow the blog, your opinion is important to me so please answer the 3 questions I have prepared for you - your opinion will go straight to the boss!
PS: Look forward to meeting the whole new bunch of writers soon!
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How to Flirt in German (Plus: A bit of German Romance)
In celebration of Valentine's Day, Fluent is in love today and I want to teach you some fun little expressions to tell your loved one. German is not often considered a romantic language, so you may find it surprising that Germany actually had a whole romantic period in history! As a country of castles, hills and walkers this was a great time for poetry and passionate writing. You can check out more about them in Caspar David Friedrich's paintings and love letters from Goethe, a beloved Germa...
February 9, 2014
Opportunity to Become a Fluent Writer
In this life, you're often told to do what you are passionate about. Steve Jobs used this expression, most business advice books, and certainly business advice blogs never shut up about it. So when I started Fluent, you betcha it was because I loved languages and I was (and still am) extremely passionate about motivating people to look beyond their limits and become confident, dedicated language learners.
Now for the announcement
Fluent Language Tuition is in a transition time. Here's where I a...
February 7, 2014
Will A Group Help you Learn a Language? The Dos and Don'ts of Language Courses
Today I want to talk to you about group classes in language learning - those kinds of classes which are often considered the traditional way of studying. I've taught various groups here in Lancaster, and sadly teaching German to English native speaking adults is unusual and none of my classes ever make it past the A1 mark as people drop out for many reasons. Of course this is a shame for the tutor and the remaining students, and so I want to put down some information you should consider befor...
January 31, 2014
The Best Language Learning Resources - new guide
Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that this week I have been working hard and researching with polyglots and language learners to offer a full-on booklet full of resources.
New: Spanish, French, German sections
The guide now offers more language learning resources than ever, including special sections for learners of French, German and Spanish.
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