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It's the same thing every semester - although I'm preaching to learn regularly, the students panic before the test and try to memorize as much as possible. Though memorizing is also part of language learning, it shouldn't be the sole one. Language is tricky to learn, because it's both - knowledge and skill.
In this post, I want to give some advices on learning vocab and practicing language in a foreign language environment. ...continue reading →

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Writing is a good way to practice your language skills, as it gives you time to reflect and to plan your text. And time is crucial, especially at the beginning. This applies to both - your first and your foreign language(s). So, write regularly, e.g. keep a log, not only about your feelings, but also about what you learned that day, what you understood, and what should be clarified (see earlier post). ...continue reading →