One of the most difficult aspects of learning a foreign language is probably understanding the spoken language. The main reason is that, when you are listening to somebody speak a foreign language, your brain needs to perform a very complex and resource-demanding mental task. It entails more than just being able to understand the individual…
Do you know more than one language? Yes, being able to speak more than one language is great most of the time, but sometimes it can cause problems. Even if you don’t speak all of them perfectly, you’ve probably still encountered some polyglot problems. These are usually more of a funny bother than anything else….
CEFR stands for the Common European Framework of Reference. It is a model of assessing one’s command of a foreign language, and it has become acceptable worldwide. According to CEFR, language proficiency can be divided into three categories: A, B and C, and each category has two sublevels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2,…
Many people aspire to learn a different language, yet lots of them find it difficult and, unfortunately, fail. Some believe it is because learning a second language requires a special “gift” in languages. However, practical (empirical) evidence shows us this is not the case. Mastering a new language is similar to mastering any other ability….
You don’t have to live in a country where English is the main language to learn it well. You don’t even have to leave your hometown to learn English if you are smart about how you do it. With these 10 tips, you can learn English without leaving your city. English is not the Goal,…