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Which Is The Best Free Language Learning App In 2022?

February 16, 2022 Cate Deans Product Reviews

It seems that every year brings a new language learning app, bringing just another source of angst for language learners, new and old alike. Every time I start (or start over!) learning a language, I feel an overwhelming urge to spend hours researching every app… which, of course, just serves

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Is Rocket Languages Any Good? Product Review 2021

July 14, 2021 Cate Deans Product Reviews

I’m a bit of a book nerd. When I’m learning languages, I like my hard copy paper, pen and notebook. For me, the integrated practices of not only reading and listening, but the muscle memory of writing new vocab helps to ground the language in me. But a lot of

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Babbel Review 2021: The Serious Language Learning App

June 3, 2021 Cate Deans Product Reviews

Do you get FOMO when choosing language learning resources? I do. Every time I start learning a new language I think to myself “Which app will I use?”. Recently I started learning Spanish, so I did some research about which app to use, and of course Babbel is always in

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He Said ‘Help’! How To Learn A New Language

May 31, 2021 Cate Deans Learning Strategies

I hear this request “Help me how to learn a new language!” all the time. I am a member of many online groups for language learners, and I kid you not, every day I would see this type of post come up several times… “I am a speaker of X

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What Are The Different Levels Of Language Proficiency?

April 20, 2021 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

Often if people hear me talking about which languages I have played with, they want to know how well I know them. It got me thinking… what ARE the different levels of language proficiency used around the world? One of the most awkward things I can be asked is how

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How Long Does it Take to Learn French Fluently? The Answer May Surprise You.

April 16, 2021 Cate Deans French

When people find out I have learned French, one of the first questions they ask me is “How long does it take to learn French fluently?” Now, this is a very difficult question to answer, not least of which is What do you mean by fluency? Learning a new language

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How To Learn French On Your Own

April 16, 2021 Cate Deans French

When I recently told a friend I had been learning French on my own at home, she asked “How do you do that – learn French on your own?” I have been asked that question several times – many people only consider learning languages in a class setting. There are

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Cognitive Benefits of Learning a Second Language: Research Reveals

March 5, 2021 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

Learning a new language can have a number of cognitive benefits, as people who speak more than one language improve their problem-solving skills, concentration and ability to multitask. Bilingual people are better able to switch between different tasks and not be distracted by changes in their environment than monolingual people.

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35 Ways to Benefit From Learning A Second Language

March 5, 2021 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

What makes you interested in learning a second language? Have you ever wondered what in ways you might benefit from learning a second language? For many people it is to make travelling easier and more fun. For others it is connecting with their extended family, learning about their heritage, or

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Personal and Social Benefits of Learning a Second Language

January 19, 2021 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

Have you ever wondered what the personal and social benefits of learning a second language might be? Learning languages is seen as a bit of a weird hobby in Australia. As someone fluent in 2 languages, somewhat conversational in 2 more, and who ‘dabbles’ all the time in languages for

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