When studying a second language, many students will eventually reach a certain stage where they start to wonder “What do I do next?” – and for most people there is no obvious answer. Beginner students usually follow a standard progression: learn the basic grammar of the language learn basic vocabulary such as pronouns, numbers, colors …
You’ve booked your ticket; your bags are packed and you simply cannot wait to board that plane and begin your journey to a Spanish-speaking country. You are excited to think about those beautiful words and romantic sounding phrases… and let’s not get started on all the mouthwatering sounds of the delicacies that you will come …
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A cloze test is a way of testing comprehension by removing words (usually every 5th word or so) from a passage or sentence and then asking the reader/learner to supply the missing elements. For this reason, it is also sometimes referred to as a gap-fill exercise. This learning tool has been used in the classroom …
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Learning a language requires the development of four distinct skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Most language learners wish to master all four skills in their target language, but speaking and listening can require a greater focus. After all, real conversations require quicker thinking and response times. French can be particularly difficult for the non-native …
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