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Give Thanks in 30 Languages Posted by on Nov 12, 2014 in Archived Posts

‘Tis the season for being thankful. But you know what sounds a whole lot cooler than “thank you”? Merci, gracias, or takk. Spread a little multicultural gratitude this holiday season by learning 20 different ways to say “thank you.”   English Thank you Arabic شكرا Croatian Hvala Danish Tak Dutch Dank u wel French Merci German…

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5 Ways Bilingualism Can Enhance Your Career [SlideShare] Posted by on Nov 10, 2014 in Archived Posts

We live in a competitive world. Even though competition for jobs is at the lowest rate since 2008, the ugly truth seems to be that people are actually giving up on their search, skewing the statistics. Everyone is looking for ways to set themselves apart. Even high school students are acquiring internships at record high levels to…

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How to Determine Your Language Proficiency Level: ILR, ACTFL, and CEFR Scales Posted by on Oct 22, 2014 in For Learners

You’ve heard the mantra: How can you know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been? Cliché as it may be, this concept applies perfectly to learning a language. Knowing where you stand will help you set realistic goals, identify the resources that are best-suited for your level, and measure your progress over…

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10 More Problems Only a Language Lover Will Understand Posted by on Oct 20, 2014 in Archived Posts

I’ve got 99 problems and learning a language ain’t one… but these 10 things are. (So are these 10 things from the first post, in case you missed it.) 1. When you think of the right word… immediately after using the wrong one. One day it will just come out naturally… right? 2. When you…

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Why Language Learning is a Daily Commitment Posted by on Oct 13, 2014 in Archived Posts

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Ever heard a product that claims that you can learn a language in 10 days? Ever met someone who actually truly learned a language in 10 days? Coincidence—I think not. The “secret” to language learning is just this: there is no secret! As with most things in life that are difficult to achieve (running a…

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7 Ways to Memorize a Language and Still Understand It Posted by on Oct 8, 2014 in Archived Posts

We published a SlideShare earlier this month discussing “8 Mistakes that Haunt Language Learners”. One of these mistakes is worth a deeper look—the concept of memorizing what needs to be understood. It’s a big problem for anyone who wants to learn a language quickly, but more importantly sustain it over time and use it fluidly…

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The Buddy System: 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Learn a Language Alone Posted by on Oct 1, 2014 in Archived Posts

We all remember clutching someone’s hand so we wouldn’t get left behind on a class field trip: the good ole’ buddy system. It’s a simple action, holding someone’s hand, but it provides that extra layer of safety and accountability we all needed at a young age. What about now that we’re a bit older, though?…

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