Language Learning How-To Guides

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How To Learn German With English Similarities, Cognates And Etymology

It's very true that the English and German languages historically and etymologically have the same origins. This can benefit you as a learner of German.

Steffen Schönherr

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Learning Turkish: How To Improve Beyond The Beginner Level

February 27, 2019

Turkish

You've passed the Turkish Beginner stage and now struggling with reaching an Intermediate level. Here's how to achieve high fluency in the Turkish language.

Intermediate

David Laws
0

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How To Use Audacity For Language Learning [+ Subtitles]

February 14, 2019

There's a great trick for using Audacity to create language snippet labels and then convert them into minimally-distracting .SRT subtitles. Let me show you.

Technology
Video

Donovan Nagel
2

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How To Use Linux For Language Learning (Part 3: LWT, mpv, qutebrowser)

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How To Use Linux For Language Learning (Part 1: mpd, ncmpcpp + trans with Assimil)

November 05, 2017

Linux is the preferred OS of many language learners including myself so I''ve put together some screencasts of my Linux setup for language learning for you.

Technology
Audio

Donovan Nagel
2

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How To Start Learning Spanish As A Beginner (The Best Way)

December 21, 2016

Spanish

Want to know how to learn the Spanish language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this will help you get started learning Spanish.

Beginner

Johann Brennan
2

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