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Language learning tips and practical advice from a polyglot. Learn how to enhance your language skills, stay motivated, and make consistent progress on your language learning journey.
Is it hard to learn Modern Greek?
Learning Modern Greek can be challenging, but it's certainly manageable with the right approach. Greek is a very beautiful language and is certainly worth the effort. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Alphabet The Greek alphabet might be the first hurdle, as it's...
How important is it to speak foreign languages when we travel?
Why should we learn foreign languages? I know, I know... everyone speaks English (or at least should, as we believe..). This is how we comfort ourselves and we convince ourselves that we can get by just ok, when we travel. We rely on Google translate, apps and lately,...
The hardest languages to learn
The difficulty of learning a language depends on factors such as its linguistic distance from your native language, complexity of grammar, pronunciation, writing system, and the level of immersion available. Here are some of the most challenging languages for English...
How Children Learn a Language: Unlocking the Secrets of Natural Language Acquisition
Language acquisition is one of the most remarkable aspects of childhood development. By the time children reach school age, they typically have a solid grasp of their native language(s) — including complex grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This amazing feat,...
Breaking your language barriers
Learning a new language. Where do I start? Who will help me? How do I do this? How long will it take? And am I capable? [video width="854" height="480"...
How motivated are you to learn a foreign language?
The motivation to learn a foreign language is not just a simple desire; it is one of the most vital factors that can propel you toward achieving true fluency. What is YOUR BIG reason for wanting to dive into this enriching journey? Picture the exhilarating experience...
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LLS at Language Show Live 2016
LLS presented its teachers at Language Show Live 2016. watch the highlights
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...