Adjectives modify a sentence’s meaning, sometimes significantly. Take the sentence “My husband put a sock in the dishwasher,” for example. If you say, “My funny husband put a sock in the dishwasher,” the meaning changes a little. If you say, “My estranged husband put a sock in the dishwasher,” the meaning changes a lot. Here are five […]
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How to Learn a Language with Twitter
A woman I once worked with in Germany was committed to learning the local language. She estimated that after a couple years of paying for books, class tuition, and language courses, she spent over $2500. And that number doesn’t even include her time spent or the gas it took her to get to class. (She […]
How to Pass the German A1 Test
On this site, I tend to focus on the enjoyment and excitement of language learning. I like to promote being easy on yourself and freeing yourself up to make mistakes. I also recognize, however, that for some of you, learning a new language isn’t all fun and games. For example, as a requirement for family […]
6 Interesting Ways For Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Learn a new language People’s comfort zones vary greatly but one thing a majority of people feel uncomfortable about is starting up a conversation with a stranger. By learning a new language you can learn how to feel more comfortable speaking to strangers. There are lots of sites that can help you with that: italki.com, […]