Motivation and language learning

Motivation is the key factor if you want to learn a language

Your memory is interrelated to your attitude toward your memory Do not believe people who say intelligence is a gift, that it is all in the genes. That memory is something you have or you do not. That you can learn a language or not based on your effort but on if you have a [...]

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Hypnotism to learn a language What is hypnotism Hypnotism is a form of progressive relaxation, either directed or self induced that eases your conscious mind so you will more easily accept positive suggestions.  Hypnotism is not some trance in which someone has power over you.  It is more on par with an alpha state you [...]

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Language learning is for the birds Do you think learning a language is impossible? Do you think learning even one word is hard in a foreign language? Then first consider what birds, like chickens, parrots and crows can do. Chickens can learn words Well consider this; my farmer friends in Poland say that their chickens can [...]

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Language learning is not genetically determined. You do not need to be a super star to speak a language.  Everyone speaks a language and the skills and ability to speak a new language are more general than specific as we can use various parts of the brain. This article looks at people’s predisposition to learn a [...]

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Natural language ability “Do you sometimes think that you are just not very intelligent? Maybe you believe that you are lacking in natural ability when it comes to math or music or foreign languages or creative writing or home repairs.” I know people will not believe me when I write this but it’s true. I [...]

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Koko the gorilla Koko learned to sign about 1000 words and understand about 2,000 words. If Koko can, so can you. You do not have to be a genuis to learn a language, however, learning on will improve your intellect.  Koko used signs to convey thoughts. Although some ‘experts’ refute the level of understanding she [...]

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Language certificates Every language has a certificate program. For example in English there is something called “first certificate” In all languages there are equivalent tests, in Spanish, French, Polish, Russian, Italian, German and Ukrainian you can get something such as this test certificate. There is also intermediate level advanced and proficiency. Proceiency means you are [...]

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Dating and language Dating someone from another country and language learning. When I first moved to Poland many girls wanted to meet me, usually for coffee. At first I thought this was the ‘Hollywood effect’ from beginning from the states. Foreigners are always interested in exotic people from other countries and they are treat a [...]

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Who are better in languages men or women? In my experience women, perhaps because they have more connections in their verbal centers usually pick up a language easier. However I when I meet a man that speaks a language well they speak it really well like a native. Further when I meet guys who actually [...]

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On the size of a business card write down you motivation for learning a language. This can function as a mission statement for why you want learn a language. This motivation for learning a language could be even a photo or even something like a keychain with the Eiffel tower, if French is your target [...]

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