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Whether you are: - a complete beginner - an intermediate-level student facing difficulties in your studies, - an advanced learner beginning to notice the signs of a plateau in your motivation This study guide has original, helpful techniques, hacks, and tips you can use to enrich your vocabulary and get you on track.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.
The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com.
It's true that some people spend years studying French before they finally get around to speaking the language. But here's a better idea. Skip the years of study and jump right to the speaking part. Sound crazy? No, it's language hacking. Unlike most traditional language courses that try to teach you the rules of French, #LanguageHacking shows you how to learn and speak French through proven memory techniques, unconventional shortcuts and conversation strategies perfected by one of the world's greatest language learners, Benny Lewis, aka the Irish Polyglot. Using the language hacks -shortcuts that make learning simple - that Benny mastered while learning his 11 languages and his 'speak from the start' method, you will crack the language code and exponentially increase your language abilities so that you can get fluent faster. It's not magic. It's not a language gene. It's not something only "other people" can do. It's about being smart with how you learn, learning what's indispensable, skipping what's not, and using what you've learned to have real conversations in French from day one. The Method #LanguageHacking takes a modern approach to language learning, blending the power of online social collaboration with traditional methods. It focuses on the conversations that learners need to master right away, rather than presenting language in order of difficulty like most courses. This means that you can have conversations immediately, not after years of study. Each of the 10 units culminates with a speaking 'mission' that prepares you to use the language you've learned to talk about yourself. Through the language hacker online learner community, you can share your personalized speaking 'missions' with other learners - getting and giving feedback and extending your learning beyond the pages of the book . You don't need to go abroad to learn a language any more.
Do you want to learn French the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn French: Must-Know French Slang Words & Phrases by FrenchPod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of French teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ French Slang Words & phrases!
Benny Lewis, who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World is a new blueprint for fast language learning. Lewis argues that you don't need a great memory or "the language gene" to learn a language quickly, and debunks a number of long-held beliefs, such as adults not being as good of language learners as children.
THIS BOOK INCLUDES: Learn French for beginners Learn French for Intermediate Users Learn French for Advanced Users French Short Stories for Beginners French Short Stories Speak French If you've had a strong desire to learn French but have never found that one comprehensive beginner-friendly guide that can teach you everything you need to know as regards to the fundamentals of French- within the shortest time possible, then keep reading! You Are About To Discover The Best Way To Learn French And Sharpen Your Skills In The Language With The Best Set Of Resources In Existence! Boasting an estimate of 235 million speakers, 85 million of them being native speakers, French is the official language in 29 countries and an important business language in Europe, North Africa, Canada and many rapidly emerging markets. Therefore, it makes sense to want to learn it to use it for both business and personal interactions. So where do you start? Is there a less irking way to learn the language? Is it possible to learn the language in less than two weeks? What if you don't want to sound like a beginner but still have a good grasp of the language in no time? If you have these and other related questions, this 6 in 1 book is for you so keep reading, as it will teach you everything you need to know about learning French from complete basics to the advanced stuff! More precisely, this 6 in 1 book will teach you: How to construct proper sentences in French How you should use articles, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, nouns, pronouns, conjunctions, tenses, numbers and other elements of speech the right way in French How to put it all together with words and phrases that you can use in everyday places Awesome French stories, including practical words and phrases that are sure to help you handle different situations like a native The English versions of the stories A breakdown of common French vocabulary and grammar used in the different stories to help you put these words in everyday use, including quizzes to test your grasp of the language How to create everyday conversations in French, ask and answer questions, use French syntax, speak about sports, music, culture, clothes, foods, drinks and other topics in French How to master the use of stress and accents in French and do comparisons proficiently How to identify and fix your own mistakes as you continue learning French What you need to learn to understand French fully, including powerful tips for success How to master the critical parts of advanced French grammar and sentences to assist you gain fluency The rules of grammar and important concepts you need to know How to use different words, phrases and grammar rules right while reading, writing and speaking French How to navigate in a new country by speaking proper French ...And MUCH MORE! Detailed as it is, this book has topics ranging from beginner level to advanced level, so you can expect to join the millions around the world in learning one of the most popular languages and enjoy the endless benefits of learning French sooner than you think. Question is... Is your desire to learn the language strong enough to get you to do the only thing that separates you from the knowledge? If it is, Scroll up and click Buy Now to get started!
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Learn beginner French grammar painlessly with step-by-step lessons that focus on the essentials and help you build a learning habit. Inside "French Grammar For Beginners" you'll find: 30 beginner-level French grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner French grammar. Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions. Short daily lessons designed to help you create a learning habit: Spend just 30 minutes every day for 30 days to form an effective learning habit. Clear and concise grammar discussions written in a conversational tone: Difficult grammar concepts are broken down and simplified with brief yet engaging explanation. An embedded workbook with 300+ grammar exercises: Challenge yourself and reinforce your comprehension by doing the exercises after each lesson. Audio for pronunciation and listening practice: Improve your listening and pronunciation skills in French by listening to the audio narrated by a native French speaker. If you're tired of your usual boring French textbook, grab your copy of this book and start learning French grammar the un-boring way today!
