Description:Learning a language can be a daunting process. Should you self-study? Take a course? Buy a software program? Hire a private tutor? What kinds of learning systems are available and which might be right for you? How about the myriad online resources available? And, very importantly, where should you begin? Oh, by the way, how long will all this effort take anyway? You will find the answers to these questions in this short but thorough guide to learning a foreign language. Author Jeff Blum has taught English and studied four languages (Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese and Thai), but he still struggles just as anyone must when learning a language. Jeff did extensive research on all aspects of language learning in an effort to improve his own efforts and he has carefully curated that research into this guide to help you with your efforts as well. This is no book of secrets or shortcuts. Learning a language is a commitment, but knowing about the various challenges, issues and approaches available will help. In the book you will find: 1. A look at the systems and techniques advocated by various language learning experts and sites2. A consideration of personal factors in learning a language (motivation, personality, goals, etc.)3. A discussion of the 8 language learning blocks with recommended resources for tackling each4. An overview of the most popular language learning products on the market (Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, etc.)5. A comprehensive set of resources to aid you with whatever approach to study you pursue 6. An appendix listing every external link (more than 200) referenced in the main text Whether you are young or old, beginner or advanced, studying your first foreign language or your fifth, there is something for you in this book. If you are a language teacher, this book might help you better understand what your students are up against while giving you ideas and extra resources to aid your teaching efforts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with How to Learn a Foreign Language: A Practical Guide with Tips and Resources (Location Independent Series Book 1). To get started finding How to Learn a Foreign Language: A Practical Guide with Tips and Resources (Location Independent Series Book 1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
101
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Location Independent Series
Release
2021
ISBN
How to Learn a Foreign Language: A Practical Guide with Tips and Resources (Location Independent Series Book 1)
Description: Learning a language can be a daunting process. Should you self-study? Take a course? Buy a software program? Hire a private tutor? What kinds of learning systems are available and which might be right for you? How about the myriad online resources available? And, very importantly, where should you begin? Oh, by the way, how long will all this effort take anyway? You will find the answers to these questions in this short but thorough guide to learning a foreign language. Author Jeff Blum has taught English and studied four languages (Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese and Thai), but he still struggles just as anyone must when learning a language. Jeff did extensive research on all aspects of language learning in an effort to improve his own efforts and he has carefully curated that research into this guide to help you with your efforts as well. This is no book of secrets or shortcuts. Learning a language is a commitment, but knowing about the various challenges, issues and approaches available will help. In the book you will find: 1. A look at the systems and techniques advocated by various language learning experts and sites2. A consideration of personal factors in learning a language (motivation, personality, goals, etc.)3. A discussion of the 8 language learning blocks with recommended resources for tackling each4. An overview of the most popular language learning products on the market (Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, etc.)5. A comprehensive set of resources to aid you with whatever approach to study you pursue 6. An appendix listing every external link (more than 200) referenced in the main text Whether you are young or old, beginner or advanced, studying your first foreign language or your fifth, there is something for you in this book. If you are a language teacher, this book might help you better understand what your students are up against while giving you ideas and extra resources to aid your teaching efforts.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with How to Learn a Foreign Language: A Practical Guide with Tips and Resources (Location Independent Series Book 1). To get started finding How to Learn a Foreign Language: A Practical Guide with Tips and Resources (Location Independent Series Book 1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.