If you’ve ever wondered how to learn Chinese as a beginner, chances are there was some motivating spark behind the idea. Maybe you read about a promising new business opportunity in China. Maybe you just liked the idea of learning a new language to keep your mind sharp. No matter what got you thinking, you…
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by Michael Dehoyos Memorizing new vocabulary is an important part of learning a new language. But is there a set number of words you need to learn before you can speak a language? Find out how many words you really need to know, depending on your purpose and goal for learning a new…
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This article is sponsored by Preply Learning a second language can enrich your life in ways you wouldn’t imagine. Your international travel becomes easier, you become more marketable as a potential employee, it can play a role in getting you get into college, and help you meet new people. However, learning a foreign language…
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by Jovana Čenejac Ever since the early seventeenth century, when the British East India Company established trading posts in the East Indies and throughout Southern Asia, English has been used widely throughout the region in a number of countries that would rise from the ashes of former Imperial colonies. So it should come as no surprise…
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by Jane Sandwood Learning a new tongue has become more popular than ever thanks to the variety of online language learning courses available. However, there is no getting around the fact that it can be extremely difficult to master a language. Recent research suggests that difficulties in picking up a foreign language arise from trying too hard.…
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by Louise Taylor It’s not just those working in the professional translation industry who have a natural aptitude for language absorption. The human brain is pre-disposed towards language learning. No matter where a child is born, nor which language its parents speak, the earliest years of life are spent absorbing, repeating and understanding sounds…
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