Are you an older language learner? Read on…
I’ve been reading a wonderful book examining language learners from different perspectives, one of which is the 55+ age group. With baby-boomer retirees going back to school to take up that...
View Article2 Strategies for Older Language Learners
We know that the verbal skills and social skills remain strong with senior language learners, well into a person’s 70s and 80s (see this post), but these are more general findings towards learning...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Advanced and Superior
Most learners can get to an advanced working level in another language in a relatively short amount of time. To get to a comfortable working level, you’ve probably been through an intensive immersion...
View ArticleHow long does it take to get from advanced to superior?
How long will it take you to achieve a superior level? This is a fair question and deserves a fair answer. It will take you longer to move from the advanced level to the superior level than it did for...
View ArticleCreate Opportunities for Language Learning Success
Language learning websites and newsletters are filled with discussions about making language learning your New Year’s resolution. Awesome! I heartily support this resolution, but … let’s fast forward...
View ArticleMUST KNOW: Essential language before traveling abroad?
Based on a true story: You will be traveling abroad in the next few months. You have that nifty little phrase book or app you’ve purchased. What language do you really need to know? The other week I...
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Not as good as you think you should be?
Learning another language is an interesting process. Imagine a racetrack. You begin at the beginning and move forward towards the finish line. The racetrack metaphor is fantastic for visualizing your...
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What Does the Future of Language Learning Look Like?
What does the future of second language learning really look like? I picked up “Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing our Kids for the Innovation Era” by Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith. For anyone who is...
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Understanding Word Lists
One of the biggest hurdles language learners face is memorizing vocabulary. Not all words are equal, however, and this daunting task is further complicated by figuring out which words are the ones...
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What is global proficiency?
I was speaking with an English language learner the other day. She uses English semi-regularly for her job. We were having a friendly conversation and discussed work briefly, then moved onto other...
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