Technology and language learning

Computers, MP3 and other high tech ways to learn a language

Learn a language with an MP3 or Software program? I write both language learning software and high quality mp3 programs for learning language. I am a combination of artistic and techy so I can create both equally well. Both the language learning program and the mp3 program has its good sides. I am curious to [...]

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Japanese animation for learning any language If you always wanted to read books in a foreign language and you never had the motivation because with all the struggling with the language you are trying to learn you go bored, try watching Japanese animation with subtitles in your target language. Usually these films are bright and [...]

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Subtitles to learn a language Watch films with the sound off and Subtitles in your target foreign language. This way it is like reading a book in a foreign language, however, you have a lot more images to keep you interested. I stop the movie at every new subtitle line. Translate it to English literally [...]

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Most popular languages on the Internet 1. English – 380 2. Chinese – 185 3. Spanish – 113 4. Japanese – 88 5. French – 64 6. German – 62 7. Portuguese – 51 8. Arabic – 46 9. Korean – 34 10. Italian – 33 This was based on Internet world statistics (millions of [...]

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Language Podcasts My interest in language podcasts I do not think language podcasts are of much value to learn a language. Why? When I started to create language learning materials, I thought of everything from podcasts to java games. Colorful cartons to video and speech technology. I did not choose to put podcasts in my [...]

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Mind mapping software or by hand to learn a language How can mind mapping help you learn a language? Read on. There are a number of free mind mapping software programs on the market. I like one by ‘eDraw’. However, at the end of the day would you rather be sitting in front the computer [...]

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Knowing Polish and understanding a Russian film I am an American that learned Polish, to some level. I was watching the Russian film last night titled “Seventh Cradle”. It is like a Russian ”Indiana Jones”.  There were no subtitles nor lektor. I did not realises this when I started the film. Now the good news is, even [...]

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Techies that learn languages One thing that I noticed when I have been teaching languages is IT or tech guys have unusual language learning abilities. Unusual in a strange, but good sense. Let me explain. Since I have been teaching English in Poland, I noticed that the IT guys have a very rich vocabulary. They [...]

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Language software speech comparison technology Many language learning software programs have something that a user can compare their speech to a native speakers speech. This is based on tone, pitch, pronunciation etc. In theory this sounds great. However, in my experience I have never got one of these devices to work properly. And I write [...]

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Why I like radio over TV for learning a foreign language learning Many people claim, TV is a great way to learn a foreign language. I agree, as my theory is any way to learn a language is a good way, as long as you are into it. But for me, I prefer to listen [...]

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