{"id":2967,"date":"2015-01-07T07:50:52","date_gmt":"2015-01-07T12:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/?p=2967"},"modified":"2020-10-02T13:01:55","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:01:55","slug":"what-you-really-wanted-to-know-about-languages-in-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2015\/01\/07\/what-you-really-wanted-to-know-about-languages-in-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Really Wanted to Know about Languages in 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve wrapped up another year here on the Language News Blog, and I dare say it was our best year yet. Whether you\u2019ve read every post or you\u2019re just clicking through for the first time, we want to make sure we\u2019re helping you learn your second language efficiently, balance and maintain multiple languages over time, put your skills to use in new ways, and of course have a few laughs along the way.<\/p>\n

In case you missed them, or if you need a little refresher, take a look through our 10 most popular blog posts of the year and find out what language learners like you really wanted to know about in 2014. As you continue on your language learning journey in 2015, what topics would you love to read about? Let us know in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a07 Ways to Memorize a Language and Still Understand It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a big difference between memorizing something and actually understanding it. Memorization may help you pass biology, but it won\u2019t help you communicate fluently in a foreign language over time. These 7 tips help you acquire the bits and pieces of a language and retain them in the long run. (If you want more on this topic, there\u2019s even a free eBook download at the end of the post!)<\/p>\n

2.\u00a010 Problems Only a Language Lover Will Understand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

That this GIF-laden posts ranks #2 for the year is a testament to the unparalleled joy and misery experienced by all language learners.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a07 Tips for Learning Multiple Languages Simultaneously<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The more the merrier, as long as you have a plan. These 7 tips from guest blogger Lindsay Dow<\/a> will help you juggle multiple languages simultaneously. (Want more on this topic? We also have this lovely SlideShare<\/a> with additional tips!)<\/p>\n

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Image by Lindsay Dow<\/p><\/div>\n

4.\u00a0The 6 Stages of Language Comprehension<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

When does one go from a \u201clearner\u201d of a language to a \u201cspeaker\u201d? This amusingly accurate post by Malachi Rempen of Itchy Feet Comic<\/a> explores six different stages of language comprehension.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Speak German, Yoda Would<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Malachi strikes again in this insightful post on the mind-blowing word order of German (at least for a native English speaker).<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a hat trick for Malachi, whose third post in the top 10 discusses his frustrations with\u2014and tips to avoid\u2014mixing up languages in his head.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a012 Things Language Learners Like<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember our #2 post on language learner problems? Before you get all gloom-and-doom, check out this post on language learner triumphs!<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a05 Interesting Careers for Language Lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you love languages, but you\u2019re not sure what to do with them, this post is for you. We explore 5 potential careers for multi-linguals beyond the obvious translation and interpretation gigs.\"\"<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Romantic Languages: Not Necessarily Romance Languages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking a foreign language is an attractive quality in general, but some languages appeal to certain people more than others. Malachi explores language stereotypes like the harsh sound of German and the sexiness of romance languages in this year\u2019s 9th<\/sup> most popular post.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Why on Earth Would You Learn That Language?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learning a less common language? Ever been asked \u201cwhy on earth would you learn that<\/em> language?\u201d We\u2019ve got an answer (or 10) for that<\/em> question.<\/p>\n

Love what you saw on the Language News Blog in 2014?\u00a0Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a post!<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

We’ve wrapped up another year here on the Language News Blog, and I dare say it was our best year yet. Whether you\u2019ve read every post or you\u2019re just clicking through for the first time, we want to make sure we\u2019re helping you learn your second language efficiently, balance and maintain multiple languages over time…<\/p>\n

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