Learning tips

Free hints and tips on how to really learn a language and how to do it by yourself

Learning languages alone – how to become independent language learners

Posted on Oct 2, 2015

Learning languages alone – how to become independent language learners

During my many years of teaching languages in London, I have noticed one of the biggest problems students in the UK face when learning a foreign language is their inability to progress and develop the knowledge they have acquired with a help of tutor. People seem to be very confused as to how to progress in the language and what the next steps should be, and how/what to study outside of their lessons, when they are on their own. However, there are many ways we can help them, providing ideas, motivation and tips from our own experience as language learners. I have put together a few...

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How to learn a foreign language fast

Posted on Feb 13, 2015

Would you like to become fluent in a foreign language? Would you like to learn a language by yourself? Are you unsure where to start and how to go about it? Are you attending a language course but feel like you are not really learning very much?   If you answer is yes, then we have something special for you.   Come and learn how to learn a language. Get in touch and book one of our popular language learning consultations at London Language Studio. For those planning to start and those unable to take off. Discover the fundamental techniques to learning foreign languages...

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How to practice your language skills on your own

Posted on Dec 26, 2012

How to practice your language skills on your own

If you are learning Italian, Greek or another language, you will know that practicing your new language skills is essential. But finding opportunities to practice often seems to be a problem. The four skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) need to be in balance in order to feel confident in any language and this is very rarely the case. Often the “speaking” part of the language is missing, the essential prerequisite of an active, fluent speaker. Do you also feel as if you need more practice but have no-one to talk to? The good news is, you don’t always...

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Learning a foreign language to a fluent level – the truth about grammar

Posted on Dec 21, 2012

Learning a foreign language to a fluent level – the truth about grammar

How to learn grammar. Is grammar important when learning a new language?

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How do children learn foreign languages

Posted on Dec 8, 2012

How do children learn foreign languages

There is so much we can learn from children, when it comes to learning foreign languages. Wendy Vo was fluent in 11 languages when she was eight years old. A true genius, of course. But what is her language learning secret? See what she does and how she learns. SHE ASKS QUESTIONS ALL THE TIME. And she listens to people’s answers and learns new words and concepts, through DIRECT EXPERIENCE…. You don’t need to be a prodigy to adopt this easy, and extremely effective technique! She is of course very lucky to have supportive parents who can afford to pay for her private tutoring and...

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Learning a language must be fun – but where does grammar fit into this?

Posted on Dec 1, 2012

Learning a language must be fun – but where does grammar fit into this?

Learning a language by yourself- how to achieve fluency. Grammar is important when learning a foreign language. Learning a language can be fun and we will make sure you enjoy your language classes.

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