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Language Learning: Using One Language To Learn Another
When you are familiar with the basics of one language, learning the basics of another language can be an easier task.

Published by Sonal Panse (12,123 pts ) on Feb 24, 2009 to
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Why Use Classic Films in English and Foreign Language Learning?
What do King Kong, Zorro, Batman and Tarzan have in common with Cary Grant, John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, and Edward G. Robinson, or Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Josephine Baker and Eartha Kitt? They all have distinctive speech and linguistic mannerisms which can be used to learn English.

Published by Larry M. Lynch (12,215 pts ) on Feb 6, 2009 to
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Faux Amis: False Cognates Between English and French Nouns
Although English and French have many true cognates, which is a help to the English-speaker learning French, beware! There are also many nouns between these languages that look like cognates but do not referr to the same things at all. Sometimes the differences in meaning can be surprising.

Published by R. H. (4,170 pts ) on Feb 2, 2009 to
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Learn to Speak French Deluxe: a Software Review
Learn to Speak French Deluxe is a complete language-learning software set that includes movies, an audio dictionary, games and puzzles and voice recognition software for pronunciation practice.

Published by R. H. (4,170 pts ) on Jan 31, 2009 to
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Pronounce it Perfectly in French: A Language Software Review
If you are a student of French and would like to improve your pronunciation to sound more like a native speaker of the language, you'll like "Pronounce it Perfectly.". This course takes you through vowels, consonants and general intonation, helping you speak like a native French speaker.

Published by R. H. (4,170 pts ) on Jan 31, 2009 to
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Using Poetry for Language Learning and Practicing English
In a recent study conducted at Victoria University it was shown that the use of songs is a prodigious aid in foreign language learning. The English language is no exception. Poetry is an excellent selected aid in learning and practicing English as a foreign language. Here's more to get you started.

Published by Larry M. Lynch (12,215 pts ) on Jan 29, 2009 to
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Using the Internet Effectively in Foreign Language Learning
In part 1 of this article series on Language Learning Using the Internet we look briefly at a few traditional ways of foreign language learning and their drawbacks. Then we'll note the quantity and variety of resources available to language learners online.

Published by Larry M. Lynch (12,215 pts ) on Jan 7, 2009 to
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The Colors of Language Learning
Shakespeare asked, "What's in a Name?" Now I'm asking, "What's in a Color?" That is as related to English language learning. In learning any foreign language, ultimately you'll teach or learn colors, but they have much more meaning than just shades of hue. For example ...

Published by Larry M. Lynch (12,215 pts ) on Dec 16, 2008 to
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Learn a Foreign Language: Why Is This Important?
'If THEY want to do anything with US, then THEY can learn OUR language!' A common attitude, but does it serve humans well?

Published by Karridine (1,929 pts ) on Dec 5, 2008 to
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How do I choose a language dictionary?
The language dictionary is possibly the number one tool for language learners. Should it be paper or software? How many words and definitions should it have? Should the definitions be in your language or in the new language? Which one is right for you?

Published by tracedreyer (539 pts ) on Dec 5, 2008 to
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