Most language learners I talk to still have the bad habit of watching things with subtitles. Though this might seem useful for new language learners, it can really slow down your progress whatever level you're at. Here I share why subtitles are not as helpful as they seem.

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Is six months really enough time to learn a language? Well I'm sure you've heard somewhere that it is, but let's talk about it some more and then decide!

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This you understand an do sentence? Here is a perfect example of syntax! When it comes to sentence structure and what words are used in a phrase it's very important to know what is the correct way in the language you're learning. Stay tuned!

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Some people might think the obvious answer to this question is, yes. There are a few factors to consider though, and it might help your progress with the language quite a bit. Listen to my thoughts on learning a language from a native speaker and see if you agree!

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Going off of what I talked about in last week's episode, here are some resources to help you learn languages online:

WordReference
https://www.wordreference.com

Innovative Language
https://www.innovativelanguage.com

Easy Languages
https://www.easy-languages.org

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If you haven't started already, take your language learning online from the comfort of your own home and see what happens!

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In today's world with all the resources out there to learn a language it might be hard to choose. You may be used to using books in a classroom setting and your phone may already be filled up with apps, so which should you opt for? Well here I talk about what you can get from both and how to make them worth your while.

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Are you stuck right now? A lot of language learners will reach a point when they feel like they're not progressing anymore. This is just as much a case for beginners as it is for advanced learners. Getting out of that rut has a lot to do with mixing things up, so that's what I talk about today!

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Forget about writing papers or writing exercises, what I'm talking about is writing in the most basic sense. This practice doesn't have to be a hard one, and it will have one of the largest impacts on your speaking, so start now! 

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Not all words are the same, and especially not when you're learning them in a new language. Vocabulary building is something everyone tries to get a grasp on, but most people are missing the point. Listen to this week's episode and learn what words you should be acquiring!

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