http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/3939.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:42:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3939glequericacSometimes we don't take seriously the importance of learning a second language to expand our knowledge, and to know what people are talking when we travel trough the world. I know there are many languages, but I am going to give several reasons to learn Spanish as a second language. Benefits of Learning Spanish as a Second Language When you thi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/2981.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:25:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2981stellah78This article explains how Spanish is regarded as the most marketable language in the business world today, and why. Learn about opportunities gained by second language acquisition, and executive level tutorials. Learning Spanish has been known to open doors for new career paths; according to statistics, it’s currently the most marketable of all lan...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/21636.aspxThu, 09 Jul 2009 16:50:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21636KarridineSome powerful learning tricks to make your learning faster and easier! Legal Cheats and Tricks Here you are, into your first few lessons of that language you've always wanted to learn, but everything seems to have bogged down. Your teacher seems to be teaching, but you don't seem to be learning. The fun is rapidly draining out of your classes, ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/38786.aspxMon, 15 Jun 2009 16:29:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38786MeetuIndia is a country which has been and is very close to nature. Nature has inspired many a poets and writers of this region. Hindi is spoken the length and breadth of the country. The file contains an easy to print list of words for nature in Hindi. The article can be read at:' Nature Words in Hindi Language 'http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/4701.aspxFri, 29 May 2009 00:20:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4701jcat1112Raising a bilingual child may seem intimidating and difficult for most parents but once put into practice, the bilingualism in the house will fall into place and your child will flourish! The Bilingual Child Bilingual homes are becoming more popular, especially in the USA where the many people are coming in from various countries. It seemed tha...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/17700.aspxWed, 04 Feb 2009 17:51:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17700KarridineCloser to English than you might think, here's a modern language with old roots! Learn German You may have heard of the Brothers Grimm and you may even have read some of their excellent collected folk tales of lore and superstition, but did you know that it was the Brothers Grimm who first published a dictionary of the German language? At t...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/21704.aspxTue, 30 Dec 2008 20:11:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21704KarridineHow to make a rational investment of your time, money and energy when choosing your second language. My Second Language Humans can be very emotional at times, and choosing (or feeling like we're being pushed into) a second language is one of those times. For the remainder of this article we'll go on the assumption that you're NOT a refugee, struggl...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/21630.aspxTue, 30 Dec 2008 03:01:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21630KarridineYou've got half-a-mind to learn Chinese? If its your RIGHT half, you're already half-way there! Learn Chinese So you think you're ready to learn Chinese, eh? Then perhaps you are! Chinese is becoming more valuable every day, and shows signs of continuing to be even more widely used in the coming decade. If Chinese children can learn...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/17708.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:52:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17708KarridineEffective study methods for second language learning. Or for ANY learning, for that matter! Effective Study A little preparation can greatly enhance the EFFECTIVENESS of your study. To study for more effectiveness, try this: Where : no matter where you live, house or apartment or studio-closet, you need to mark out a PLACE to be your "This...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/16465.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:44:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16465KarridineSome cognitive methods, techniques, tricks and tips for the Second Language learner. Cognitive Coolness Cognitive Coolness includes those language learning strategies and techniques that can be, and usually ARE, under your direct conscious control. These are also most directly related, in most students' mind, with second language learning, and are ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/16475.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:43:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16475KarridineWhen you're adrift in a sea of Second Language, you have to get the drift, guess the meaning, from straws in the contextual wind and then overcome your personal unknowns to get your message across! Compensating Clues Just as native speakers face new words or concepts in their own language when they attend a lecture, watch a movie or speak w...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/16477.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:42:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16477KarridineLanguage learning things you need other people to help you do. Social Learning Strategies These methods, techniques, tricks and tips are all strategies that revolve around and involve other people! They may involve other people in a minimal way but often require actually having some -gasp!- meaningful interaction with them, while studying and learn...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/16294.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:42:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16294KarridineThe essential how-to's and WHYs of acquiring your second useful language. Benefits of applied language-learning technique... First in a series. Basics for this Series Second language here means a consciously-chosen language IN ADDITION to one's mother tongue, and intended for practical, real-world use on a frequent if not day-to-day basis. Your...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/16668.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:40:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16668KarridineThese turn second language acquisition theory into structured, effective and self-guided learning! Meta-Cognitive Methods Meta-Cognitive methods? Holy Moley, what are these all about? Well, not to worry, these are simply the simple disciplines that YOU can impose on yourself to learn more effectively, more efficiently and with a more intelligen...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/17701.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:40:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17701KarridineHere is all you need to teach yourself any language, and you know the importance of learning a second language! Second Language Learning: Self-Help Basics Have you ever thought to yourself, after seeing some commercial on cable TV promising to teach YOU how to speak a second language for only 6 weeks and $400, "What? $400 to learn a se...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/16746.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:37:48 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16746KarridineLeveraging and channeling your emotions to support your Second Language learning. Going PAST second language acquisition and getting powerful, practical tips and techniques, now! Affective Accessories Affect is emotion, at least in THIS article. We're focusing here on how to harness your emotions, your physical affect, to support you in your Od...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/17244.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:35:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17244KarridineMore of the rewards and 'reasons' for learning a second language. Foreign Language or Second Language? Sure, you can learn a foreign language to work in-country, or to volunteer there, or to preach there or study there, but those are just the tinsel on the tree, the frosting on the cake, and you can HAVE your frosting but you can also e...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/17543.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:33:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17543KarridineSome off-the-beaten-track importances and benefits of learning that language you've always wanted. Second Language Importance You can find reasons all over the Internet and in libraries and schools, urging you to learn this or that second language... 'See Paris!' or 'Visit Exotic Beijing!' or 'Ride the Orient Express to Vladivostok'. Well, yes,...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/3837.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:31:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3837sss13Foreign language practice groups, or conversation circles, can be an effective supplement to learning a second language in a traditional classroom setting. These informal language groups offer students an opportunity to practice with others in a relaxed setting. In terms of learning a second language, few people will question the benefit of formal ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/3305.aspxFri, 05 Dec 2008 23:29:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3305tracedreyerLearning another language is work. Diligent work. What makes the effort worth while? Take a quick look at five persuasive reasons to lean a foreign Language. 5. Everybody is doing it. I know this is a superficial reason, but it is still no less valid. More and more people are learning a second language all around the world, chiefly because we n...