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ESSENTIAL LEARNING RESOURCES
We have selected below essential learning resources for all students. As detailed in our course, it is how you interact with them which makes the difference. As a language learner, it is important that you use these as a base but also research further. The tools represent only a practical starting point.
As for any skill growth in real life, progress relies on regular practice. In the context of languages, it means engaging with real people and selecting resources to improve your communication.
The balance and order between these three foundation activities is critical to your success.
PRACTICING IN REAL LIFE
Whatever your level, engaging in your target language is key. Only by practicing will your language skills become strong and long lasting. The same is true for the connections that allow you to develop and improve all your communication abilities.
My language exchange
Who can help you in your own circle or network? If you feel limited, we recommend that you browse this network or choose one that is similar and take action. Remember, not taking action leads to no real learning! Please do it one little step at a time, nearly daily.
Toastmasters
The organization we recommend here is suitable for advanced students only. English is the main language practiced here but they also run meetings in other languages. You can either join in and watch or, better yet, participate. On the other hand, you can look for a local, face to face group that more closely suits your specific speaking requirements or interests. Even better, you can set one up.
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Easy Languages
There is an abundance of audio and video material available online. The following channel provides you with a rich source of material in numerous languages. The content ranges from ‘total beginner’ to ‘advanced’, and you will need to find resources that closely match your current active level. Session 4 shows how to do this.
Pimsleur
The next link provides you with the right resources to build your audio vocabulary, audio and speaking memory before you let writing overtake – if you are a complete beginner.
READING AND WRITING
Session 3 helps you expand your vocabulary efficiently. To learn as quickly as an expert student, remember how to be highly selective and avoid wasting your time in a sea of words! Please build your talent a word at a time.
Useful online dictionaries:
Expert language nuances and skills:
Verbs and conjugations:
The link below helps your memory trace the family in which every word belongs to. :
The next resource is also very useful, provided you rely on it to boost your effort. What is at stake here is your growth and language independence. Use it wisely so it expands your memory as opposed to replacing it and literally stopping you from growing. :
Please use these links NOT ONLY to learn and review new words or structures. Practicing and hardwiring your “how to learn“ habits is just as important for your long term development.