Schlagwort-Archive: learning
Summer in Switzerland, according to ChatGPT (1/2)
ChatGPT has its beneficial options for language learners. One is that you can create personalised texts for reading practice. You have to define the task precisely. The differences can be immense. I asked ChatGPT to write a text about the … Weiterlesen
Das hat weder Hand noch Füsse
One of the most challenging things for language learners are phrasal verbs. Unfortunately, it’s often not possible to translate them word by word. Let’s say someone is telling something that doesn’t make sense or is illogical. While in English (besides … Weiterlesen
Learning by reading
I know there is no correct way to learn a language. But reading is a promising approach to improving language skills. I recently followed an online discussion and noticed a behaviour I often recognize. Many less advanced learners try to … Weiterlesen
Le Saint-Graal des langues
Quel est le Saint-Graal pour apprendre les langues? Malheureusement il n’existe pas une unique méthode pour apprendre les langues. Il y des personnes qui jurent au système d’apprendre avec des histoires, d’autres préfèrent le système classique comme à l’école. Sur … Weiterlesen
How about a language diary??
Do you keep a diary? I don’t mean a traditional one; I’m talking about a specific one for learning languages. I tried out various systems, and until now, my most successful attempt was an online diary using Google Docs. The … Weiterlesen
Language learning is more the vocabulary
Of course, a good vocabulary is an essential part of language learning. How to learn a language is a topic of various philosophies and a highly discussed topic in social media. Another aspect that not only makes language learning exciting … Weiterlesen
What does learning a language mean?
The answer for some of us is that it means learning to understand and speak another language. Technically it’s correct, but is the answer so easy? For me, it’s much more. Each language has its variations and dialects. In Australia … Weiterlesen