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Applied Linguistics
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How To Learn Languages Like A Child (Yes It Is Possible)
October 27, 2018
Learning languages the way children do is something adults are capable of, despite what many believe. I'll explain and demonstrate how to do this.
Children
Applied Linguistics
Speaking
Listening
Donovan Nagel
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The Simple Difference Between Language Fluency And Proficiency
August 03, 2018
Language fluency does not necessarily equal language proficiency and vice-versa. What causes confusion for people is blurring their distinction.
Applied Linguistics
Donovan Nagel
3
How My 1 Year Old Son's Language Learning Is Reaffirming My Approach
March 30, 2018
My son just turned one year old and I've been able to make some interesting observations of his language development that I believe are helpful to us as adult second language learners.
Children
Applied Linguistics
Donovan Nagel
8
Do Men And Women Really Learn Languages Differently?
February 23, 2018
Here are a few of the ways scientific studies have shown that men and women learn differently and how we can use these differences to be mutually beneficial.
Guest Posts
Applied Linguistics
Shannon Kennedy
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Passive Language Learning Is Nonsense And Here's Why...
February 23, 2016
You can't learn a language passively. Language learning – whether they''re our first, second or eighth – is the result of active use and engagement.
Listening
Literacy
Applied Linguistics
Donovan Nagel
19
Knowing More Than One Language Is Not That Extraordinary
April 25, 2015
Did you know that monolinguals (people who can only speak one language) are a minority group in the world?
Applied Linguistics
Donovan Nagel
12
Everything You Thought You Knew About Language Fluency Is Wrong And Here's Why (Video)
June 11, 2014
Today I want to explain what fluency is and what it isn't (which I believe differs to what a lot of other people say) and also build on a few points I've made in the past.
Applied Linguistics
Donovan Nagel
6
Negotiation In Language Learning: The Refining Process
January 10, 2013
I'd like to begin to explore some vital areas of language learning that don't receive enough attention and how increasing our understanding can have a positive impact on our progress.
Applied Linguistics
Speaking
Donovan Nagel
16
Do Polyglots Have A Genetic Predisposition For Language Learning?
May 06, 2012
According to some genetic research, polyglots tend to be male, have autoimmune disorders, are left-handed, and may be musically or mathematically talented.
Applied Linguistics
Donovan Nagel
25
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