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Perception of "Advanced"

Perception of "Advanced"

Last week I posted some diagrams to help visualize different conceptions of the language learning process. Typically, the process is conceived as linear: one starts at a beginner level and...

Perception of "Advanced"

Last week I posted some diagrams to help visualize different conceptions of the language learning process. Typically, the process is conceived as linear: one starts at a beginner level and...

The Spiral Process

The Spiral Process

The typical conception of the language learning process looks something like this:In reality, however, the process should ideally look like this:At the center of the language is a core set...

The Spiral Process

The typical conception of the language learning process looks something like this:In reality, however, the process should ideally look like this:At the center of the language is a core set...

Get Confused

Get Confused

Dive in and get confused. If you are learning a language and have not faced massive confusion, you are probably not doing it right.Confusion is part of the process and...

Get Confused

Dive in and get confused. If you are learning a language and have not faced massive confusion, you are probably not doing it right.Confusion is part of the process and...

Review: Michel Thomas

Review: Michel Thomas

Many people have asked me what I think of the Michel Thomas recordings. The short answer is: they're great — for a very small amount of language.There are many advantages...

Review: Michel Thomas

Many people have asked me what I think of the Michel Thomas recordings. The short answer is: they're great — for a very small amount of language.There are many advantages...

New Linguisticator Video

New Linguisticator Video

I'm very excited about Linguisticator's new promotional video. Please have a look and share with friends!

New Linguisticator Video

I'm very excited about Linguisticator's new promotional video. Please have a look and share with friends!

Managing the Long Haul

Managing the Long Haul

As most of you know, I have a background in Medieval Studies. I still like me a bit of history, and this past month I've been working on a book-project:...

Managing the Long Haul

As most of you know, I have a background in Medieval Studies. I still like me a bit of history, and this past month I've been working on a book-project:...