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Google Translate: A Tool or a Crutch?
Whenever I am at work and encounter a customer or client who cannot speak English, one of the first things we both do is pull out our phones and open Google Translate. This app is nearly magical. If I need to get a quick message across, I just type or speak the message into my…
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Pimsleur and listening
In a previous post we discussed language learning apps like Duolingo, Memrise, Mango, Roseta Stone, and others. These apps are focused on learning vocabulary and grammar through reading, writing, listening, and speaking all at once from the very beginning. In contrast, Pimsleur (and Language transfer) among others, focus on listening to learn. You can find…
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What about Duolingo? (& other language apps)
For many languages like Spanish and French there are many language learning apps to choose from. Some are free or inexpensive. There are a number of apps that are easy to download and use every day. Duolingo is among one of the most popular language learning apps. It is free (sort of) and easy to…
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Think, Don’t Translate
When you learn a new language, the goal is to be able to use the language. The way to use a language fluently, you must start to think in that language. Many language courses teach you to translate between your native language and your target language, which causes extra work for your brain. If we…