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Escape the Intermediate Plateau: How to take your learning to the next level

January 23, 2023 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

The intermediate language learning plateau is a common phenomenon experienced by learners who have progressed past the beginner level, but are not yet fluent. At this stage, students may find that their progress seems to slow down or stop altogether.It can be frustrating when it feels like the process requires

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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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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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“Do You Speak French?” The Art of Talking about Languages

November 8, 2018 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

“Do you Speak French?” Can someone please help me to answer this question? Hello. My name is Cate, and I’m a language nerd. Have you ever been asked something like “Do you speak French?“, and been overcome with an overwhelming desire to run really fast in the opposite direction? Have

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Can You Learn Two Or More Languages At The Same Time?

October 6, 2018 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

It is often asked “can you learn two languages at the same time?” The answer seems to be yes… and no. There are many studies of children raised in bilingual homes that demonstrate the ability to learn two languages at the same time, but it is also noted that many

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We Don’t Have Them Here! Language Gaffs and Cross Cultural Chaos

September 1, 2018 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning

It was my first day in England, and I was looking to see if I could buy a high necked long sleeved t-shirt that in Australia we call a “skivvy”. When the (middle aged) shop assistant approached and asked if she could help, I asked if they had “any skivvies?”

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10,000 Hours To Get Fluent In A Language? Or Just 20 Hours?

June 2, 2018 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning Leave a comment

Have you ever come across this 10,000 hour rule? That it takes 10,000 hours to become proficient in a new skill? If you have (and let’s face it, it has become an oft-quoted statistic!), then you might wonder if it truly is possible to learn languages (or anything else) quickly. (Especially

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Can Adults Learn Languages As Quickly As Children?

May 11, 2018 Cate Deans Talking About Language Learning Leave a comment

There is a myth around that children learn languages more quickly and easily than adults. “A myth?” you ask. Yes. A myth. There is a whole lot of research that shows it, but let’s just think logically. The average, hearing child begins to be exposed to language the moment the

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