You can learn a language faster, more cheaply and more enjoyably than you can with traditional language learning methods.
You will learn right now three major problems with traditional language learning methods and then one technique to insure that you are on the right track to learning a language quickly and enjoyably.
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Problem 1: Vocabulary lists. Most textbooks give you a long laundry list of vocabulary items with the native word on one side and the equivalent in the foreign language on the other side. Unfortunately, rote memorization of such lists is not only boring but is simply a waste of time since you will be unable to learn all the surrounding information concerning these words like which contexts they are most used in, key phrases and other information regarding the words.
Problem 2: Grammar rules. Most language teachers today emphasize learning grammatical rules including verb conjugation and other such aspects. But, think about how you speak English... do you say to yourself as you speak, "okay, in this next clause, I'm going to have to use the subjunctive mood so let me get the verb ready.." No, you don't, you just speak the language based on what feels *natural*, not based on grammatical rules. This is not to say that grammar rules are completely useless, but they must be used in the right context.
Problem 3: Useful phrases. Textbooks and teachers often do not teach you commonly used language from the beginning. Often, they will stress teaching unnatural phrases like "The cat is large" or "The woman is wearing a yellow shirt". The truth is, it would be much more useful to your language learning experience to learn phrases like, "Are you hungry? Let's go grab something to eat" instead of just "The cat is large".
Now, you will learn the one, most important factor in learning a foreign language: full, complete, natural phrases. Many programs, audio courses or textbooks will start off teaching unnatural language that can only be found in a textbook. If you use these resources, you will find that you will be unable to understand the language in real situations and you will only be able to say phrases like "The cat is large" or "How do you do? My name is Joseph Smith. I am pleased to meet you" which will have native speakers laughing at your stiltedness.
If your goal is to speak the REAL language, then you should focus your energies and efforts on the REAL language. Don't waste any time on language that only exists in textbooks. Furthermore, do not waste any money on these textbooks or programs.
Real, natural phrases will get you used to the natural rhythm of the language and immediately begin to condition you to sound like a native speaker. This is just one, small part of my techniques, tricks and method that you can use to personally become fluent in a foreign language in a matter of months, learn thousands of words without worrying about forgetting them, master grammar and do all of this in an enjoyable, painless manner. Sound too good to be true? Well, prepare to have your language learning experiences turned upside down.
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-Robbie
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