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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.

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.

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 ...

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?

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?

Learning mechanisms: Pluralism, Contrast and Language

Did you ever wonder why people in other countries outside the United States often know three, four or even five languages? Ever wonder why Americans usually only know one or two? This article talks about how people learn or interpret information in various ways that can inhibit their future intellectual development. It also addresses concepts...