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[H1315]How To Learn A Foreign Language

by Nick Moseley, Nic

***After all, English is the global language of business and aviation so what's the point?***

Yes, maybe'up to a point?

***Holiday problems***

You get into a medical emergency or your wallet gets stolen and the police don't speak English?

***Money***

Fact - Speaking another language massively (HUGELY!) expands your career options and opportunities.

If you're going for a job where a 2nd language isn't needed it will give you a powerful advantage if you're up against someone who doesn't have it.

If a job does need a 2nd language then if you can't speak it you've got no chance ? And in the ever expanding global economy those of us who are multi lingual WILL have access to more and better prospects, and, basically, earn more money.

***"Social Mobility"***

My own situation ? move country for personal reasons (love :-) I'm in Sweden where pretty much everyone DOES speak English but it was a big hindrance. I felt like a social outcast - they don't speak English at parties I can tell you!

***So How to do learn with a language audio book***

You can do evening classes etc - But that sucks up time like crazy. I know, I've done the Swedish For Immigrants course here. It's excellent but I only had time for a basic primer course and even that took up too much time (I run my own business at home at break neck speed and have a demanding dog with separation anxiety issues!)

So being a lover of mp3 audio books (and owner of an audio book website!) I downloaded a Swedish learning audio book which I worked with when walking the dog, walking to the shops and in other non work or family time ? About 60 minutes a day in my world.

***Start it and Keep at it***

Don't give up At first not much goes in but after a while I can tell you that your ears get tuned in and it starts to make sense.

***Courses vary.***

Mine simply has the phrase or word being said in English then Swedish or vice versa - The core phrases are repeated in different ways and so build & reinforce the key basics to which you add vocabulary ? and away you go!

***How long does it take?***

1-3 months depending on you and how hard you go at it.

If you do 1-2 hours a day then you'll be able to speak a significant amount of any language after 6 weeks and be hot in 3 months.

Just imagine how surprised your friends and people at work will be when you chatter away in your new language ? and it's a GREAT feeling too.

I bombed in French at school and had a real mental block about learning another language i.e., I can't do it ? Now I can and audio books really pushed me to it. If I can do it so can you - So get to it!

At worst next time you go on holiday you can speak the basics with the locals and sort out problems or have more fun shopping. At best you'll be able to twitter away like a songbird!

***Suggested audio book language learning "courses" ***

There are many audio book versions of leading foreign language study courses as well as audio book specific ones.

Prices go from a few pounds or dollars for holiday starters (a perfect way to start) into hundreds for some very detailed "total" courses like Pimsleur levels 1-3+

To make a start just go to a search engine and type in the name of the language followed by "audio book" and start digging from there.

So here are a few activities and methods you can use to teach your children foreign languages.

1. Watch TV and Movies: Although I'm sure you probably would like for your kids to watch less TV this maybe a good exception. Purchase cartoons, movies or other kid programs. As a parent I'm sure you already know how your kids instantly start imitating and repeating the things they hear and see on TV so this is a perfect way to introduce language to your child.

2. Games: Want your kids to enjoy learning a foreign language. Then purchase interactive computer games in a foreign language. Even the inexpensive language software at your local electronics store are very game oriented and will keep your kids entertained for hours while learning.

3. Learn the Language: Even though as a parent you may be busy learning a foreign language is a lifestyle or at minimum a long term hobby. Parents wanting their children to learn will significantly increase their children's success rate by learning themselves

4. Read: If you speak even a little bit of the language or have to stumble through the books read to your kids. Start with basic children's books that are kindergarten to preschool level and work up.

No matter what you do the best way to help your children learn a foreign language is to take action. If none of these suggestions strike your interest then simply choose something you and your kids enjoy doing and start incorporating the foreign language into your activities. It doesn't have to be overwhelming start small and gradually increase your efforts.

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Nick Moseley has sinced written about articles on various topics from Audio Books, Cruises and Dog Care. Originally from the UK, Nick now lives in Sweden with fianc? Lena, a Border Terrier called Gunnar and 2 step daughters. He likes to fish, is learning Swedish (from an audiobook) and runs. Nick Moseley's top article generates over 27100 views. to your Favourites.

Aaron Kuroiwa has sinced written about articles on various topics from Foreign Language, Language Learning and Foreign Language. . Aaron Kuroiwa's top article generates over 1900 views. to your Favourites.