Gabriel Wyner
Author of Fluent Forever and founder of the app of the same name; teaches pronunciation first and vocabulary through images rather than translation.
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The belief that an adult can no longer learn a good accent is false: singers and actors do it routinely.
But that can’t possibly be true. Singers and actors learn new accents all the time, and they’re not, on average, smarter than everyone else (and they certainly don’t all start before the age of 7).
blog.fluent-forever.comby 18 Jul 2019This on korrents
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Translating in your head has a ceiling; thinking in the language is the only thing that gets past it.
There is a limit to translation. You can make your translations more and more complex, and you can get very fast at them, but it will never be as fast or as fluent as simply thinking in the language.
blog.fluent-forever.comby 18 Jul 2019This on korrents
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From one piece How To Learn a Language Fast: Say No to Translation 2 beliefs · blog.fluent-forever.com
From one piece Discover the Key To Learning Pronunciation 2 beliefs · blog.fluent-forever.com
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Removing translation from the process is what lets you think in the language from the beginning.Their words
When you remove translation from your language learning process, you can learn to think in your target language from the beginning.
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korrents.com
Translating in your head has a ceiling; thinking in the language is the only thing that gets past it.Their words
There is a limit to translation. You can make your translations more and more complex, and you can get very fast at them, but it will never be as fast or as fluent as simply thinking in the language.
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Their words
For one, if you don’t learn to hear the sounds in a new language, you’re doomed to have a hard time remembering it.
Discover the Key To Learning Pronunciationblog.fluent-forever.com
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korrents.com
The belief that an adult can no longer learn a good accent is false: singers and actors do it routinely.Their words
But that can’t possibly be true. Singers and actors learn new accents all the time, and they’re not, on average, smarter than everyone else (and they certainly don’t all start before the age of 7).
Discover the Key To Learning Pronunciationblog.fluent-forever.com
10 June 2016
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Recommendsrcmnd.app
AnkiTheir words
I recommend a free flashcard tool called “Anki.” It can be a bit tricky to set up and use, so I’ve made a collection of tutorials to make it a bit easier
9 June 2014
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Lovedrcmnd.app
Middlebury Language SchoolsTheir words
Middlebury: Middlebury’s language schools are phenomenal. I’ve been 4 times, I’m probably going to go back at least once for Japanese next year, and I just love them.
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27 May 2013
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Korrents What they believe 4 beliefs — each backed by an exact quote.
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The belief that an adult can no longer learn a good accent is false: singers and actors do it routinely.
But that can’t possibly be true. Singers and actors learn new accents all the time, and they’re not, on average, smarter than everyone else (and they certainly don’t all start before the age of 7).
Discover the Key To Learning Pronunciation by 18 Jul 2019
Failing to hear a language's sounds is what makes its words impossible to remember.
For one, if you don’t learn to hear the sounds in a new language, you’re doomed to have a hard time remembering it.
Discover the Key To Learning Pronunciation by 18 Jul 2019
Translating in your head has a ceiling; thinking in the language is the only thing that gets past it.
There is a limit to translation. You can make your translations more and more complex, and you can get very fast at them, but it will never be as fast or as fluent as simply thinking in the language.
How To Learn a Language Fast: Say No to Translation by 18 Jul 2019
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Removing translation from the process is what lets you think in the language from the beginning.
When you remove translation from your language learning process, you can learn to think in your target language from the beginning.
How To Learn a Language Fast: Say No to Translation by 18 Jul 2019
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rcmnd What they recommend 8 things — each backed by an exact quote.
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Recommends Anki
I recommend a free flashcard tool called “Anki.” It can be a bit tricky to set up and use, so I’ve made a collection of tutorials to make it a bit easier
blog.fluent-forever.com 10 Jun 2016
Loved Middlebury Language Schools
Middlebury: Middlebury’s language schools are phenomenal. I’ve been 4 times, I’m probably going to go back at least once for Japanese next year, and I just love them.
blog.fluent-forever.com 9 Jun 2014
Uses Sztaki Szótár
I use Sztaki Szótár for my bilingual dictionary needs.
blog.fluent-forever.com 20 Apr 2013
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Liked HungarianReference.com
Also, be aware of HungarianReference.com’s wonderful grammar guides. They really break everything down and show off what Hungarian is capable of.
blog.fluent-forever.com 20 Apr 2013
Disliked Teach Yourself Hungarian
I used Teach Yourself Hungarian and wasn’t particularly happy with it.
blog.fluent-forever.com 20 Apr 2013
Recommends Colloquial Hungarian
The book I’d recommend instead is the Routledge Colloquial Hungarian series.
blog.fluent-forever.com 20 Apr 2013
Liked thai-language.com
So…the best option I’ve found is the wonderful user-friendly list at thai-language.com. It comes with examples and English translations.
blog.fluent-forever.com 6 Apr 2013
Recommends Women Learning Thai
Thai has a lot of online resources and blogs. Women Learning Thai is one of the best and has a wonderful resource section.
blog.fluent-forever.com 6 Apr 2013
Where they publish
Blog Fluent Forever The blog of the method and the app. Has a feed; the card shows only his own posts.
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- Best Books to Read for Learning Spanish: A Science-Based Strategy for Beginners and Intermediates 17 Apr 2024 Introduction: The Science of Stress and Language Learning I’ve been working on an update to the Fluent Forever book for much of 2023 and 2024. It’ll come out in
- How to Make Language Learning a Habit 19 Mar 2024 Fluency. It’s an inspiring goal to think about, but at the same time, it can feel overwhelmingly daunting. I remember when I first tried to learn a language, I
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- Can You Learn a Language Just by Listening? Top Polyglot Tips 6 Dec 2022 Can you learn a language just by listening? As it turns out, the answer is largely yes. This article will show you effective strategies and guide you through the
- How To Learn Vocabulary in Your Target Language More Efficiently 29 May 2013 Updated on June 23, 2022 Are you learning a new language but feel unsure how to learn vocabulary and retain it? Get the lowdown on how to memorize words
- Here’s How To Memorize Vocabulary in Any Language and Retain It for Good 27 May 2013 Updated on 23rd May, 2022 To learn a language, you need to know how to memorize vocabulary, and remembering lots of it can be quite tricky. Why is that,
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