Author: morausky

Fluency is a fluid concept and is based relatively. Although it may take years to be considered 100% fluent in a language, fluency (being able to speak or write easily and accurately) can be achieved extremely fast when learning the language for a specific task. There is a common misconception associated with language learning and […]

If you are considering learning a new language or already bilingual, trilingual or a polyglot, you know the hardest part of learning a language and maintaining that language is memorizing the vocabulary and conjugations. This blog is for all those who wish to learn and maintain their language fluency. Learning and memorization are essential parts […]

The one thing that all humans share in common is our ability to learn and share experiences through stories. Just think for a minute about your own life. How many stories could you tell people about what’s happened to you over the years? Hundreds? Thousands? Stories are an essential part of communication. We love hearing […]

Kaplan has published an infographic showing various benefits to learning another languages. Bloggers have been invited to argue which of the four—love, travel, intelligence or money—is the most important benefit. Bring it on! However, I am terribly indecisive, and I feel like I’m arguing whether apples, oranges, bananas or kiwis are the tastiest. We need […]

Reading is by far the best way to increase your vocabulary; this stands to be true in all contexts, whether it’s a native or foreign tongue. I’ve been reading a lot in Spanish over the past few weeks for my Harry Potter reading challenge, fortunately, it’s been a fairly pleasant experience. When I first started […]

Just to whet your appetite for fun idea generation as a teacher, cast your mind back to the last time you used a traditional text book. Firstly you had a text to read, based on a topic with some specific vocabulary and grammar to present to learners. Did you ever wonder how it could be […]

RELUCTANCE. If that’s a word that describes your state of mind as you  approach the idea of working on learning your target language, then this post may just be for you. Don’t worry, I know you’re a little lazy.  You’re not completely committed either.  And you aren’t exactly passionate about learning the target language – […]

A man goes on a business trip to a city in a small country in Europe. In the evening, he leaves his hotel room and goes to a local bar for a drink. He orders a cocktail and drinks it while he watches a sports game on TV. He wakes up the next morning in […]

When we communicate effectively we are able to express our ideas and opinions, share experiences, and build relationships with others. When we struggle to express ourselves, we feel unvalued and insecure. As human beings, we want to participate in group discussions and have an impact on the society around us. In the modern world, we communicate […]

Music forms a large portion of a culture’s linguistic identity. Even with music that may not have words, musicians and listeners often have their own cultural language centered around discussing and sharing music. Indeed, without music, it is doubtful that any of us would speak the way we do now, or that language and communication […]