Learning Spanish Part Nine : Still Looking For That Horse

What do we know so far? We found the best approach to language learning is to learn Spanish the very same way you learned your native tongue. Lots and lots of intensive listening without speaking comes first. This is how you...

1) Have a family meeting to decide where you will go. Try to pick a destination which offers something for everyone from Dad who only wants to lie in a hammock and drink something alcoholic while listening to the games of his favorite sports team; to the teenagers who want to be any where except...

This article is about language learning methods. I know what you are thinking,

Why isnt he talking about motivation first?

The reason I am starting with methodology first is that the wrong method of learning a second language is often the biggest deterrent of motivation.

I...

Dreaming of taking a Big Trip in 2007? Finances a bit tight? Well, take a look at the following destinations.

Magic, thrills and adventure, yes. But for the budget-conscious globe-trotter, whats equally important is that these are places where your dollars will stretch a long, long way....

Although perhaps not the most glamorous topic in the world, travel insurance is nonetheless an essential part of the holiday process. And unlike the fairly straightforward process of asking which hotel should I stay in? getting the right travel insurance can be as confusing as it is...

If you have successfully completed at least The Learnables and The Pimsleur Spanish, Learning Spanish Like Crazy courses, you are ready for the formal study of Spanish (i.e., grammar).

I know this is very costly. I know because Ive paid the price myself for these courses. But what do...

Learning Spanish Part Eighteen: The Direct Method Of Language Instruction

Realizing that The Grammar Translation Method of second language instruction did not work to impart spoken proficiency in the target language, in the late 1800’s, The Direct Method surfaced in language...

Cape Town is a beautiful city with rich cultural events and the top 5 attractions in all of South Africa. When you visit Cape Town, South Africa, you will need to make sure you are prepared, so your trip will be more enjoyable. The more preparation you do before you leave, the less you have to...

Sure, anywhere is romantic with the one you love, but some destinations just cry romance. Some of my favorites are:

1.Paris What’s not to love about the “City of Lights”? The city’s architecture, parks, and monuments are beautiful any time of year. Plus,...

So just where did this hideous stereotype about adults learning foreign language originate? It came from some very old science.

There used to be a theory on brain development from the 1960s which taught that there was a crucial period an individual had before the brain lost its...

Mnemonic memory training is a memory system that allows you to store information in and recall it from your long-term memory, and, in the case of learning a new language, your speech center. Mnemonics gives you a way to organize information, store it, and recall it. The better information is...

10 Reasons Why Your Family Should Go On A Disney Cruise

1. You have children age 12 and under

Every child should experience the magic of Disney at some point during their childhood. It is a special trip they will never forget and will cherish forever. The only way theyll ever...