Learning languages – explained clearly
Methods, science and practice: how to learn a language through reading, listening and speaking – instead of drilling vocabulary.
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Learning to read foreign-language books: the best method
How to read foreign-language books from the very first page – without constantly reaching for the dictionary.
Read more →The best language-learning methods according to science
Comprehensible Input, Birkenbihl, Listening-Reading and Shadowing – an overview.
Read more →The methods
The Birkenbihl Method: learn a language word by word
Decoding, active & passive listening – understand grammar intuitively, without drilling rules.
Read more →Listening-Reading: combining reading and listening
Connect text and sound – for better listening comprehension and more vocabulary.
Read more →Comprehensible Input: learning like a child (Krashen)
The Input Hypothesis (i+1) – the scientific foundation behind everything.
Read more →Shadowing: how to train pronunciation and fluent speaking
Mumbling, choral reading, speaking 1 second behind – including the rule: no pause at the end of a sentence.
Read more →Passive listening: why background listening works
Statistical learning & the golden rule: understand first, then listen in the background.
Read more →For your content
Learning languages with audiobooks: how it works
Listen, read along, speak along – turn any audiobook into your language course.
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