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Is it useful to learn the International Phonetic Alphabet in order to learn pronunciation?
I have always regarded phonetic transcriptions using the IPA, something only linguists learn and find useful. Would a normal language learner benefit from knowing the IPA when learning a new language and progress quicker?
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Where can I find lists that rank the difficulty of learning other languages based on your native language?
I found a language learning difficulty study/grouping for native English speakers by the US Foreign Service Institute copied all over the web.
Do you know of something similar for native speakers of other languages. I am especially interested in…
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What are the most effective ways for learning to write in a language?
I have been learning from Duolingo, where I can learn by reciting, hearing and typing.
However, I want to learn to write the language. So, what are the effective ways for doing it?
And, are there any online sites which help me with that too? Like…
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Two common ways to increase vocabulary -- which is more efficient?
I just wondered how I can increase vocabulary to be able to communicate better and enjoy magazines, books and news programs in English.I have two vocabulary workbooks that contain around 2000 words respectively along with their definitions,…
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Are the highest language levels (eg: CEFR C1+) unnatural?
I am learning German, and I find many of the concepts taught in C1 very unnatural. For example Partizipialsatz, konsekutive Konnektoren (folglich, infolgedessen etc) seem to be almost never used in common speech. Heck, I'd go so far as to say that…
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What topics should I have knowledge of when teaching ESL?
I am someone who's been learning English as a second language from a very young age, through consuming A LOT of American media, as a result, I grew up to be very fluent in it, and because I pretty much learned the way a native would, I have an…
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Struggling with voicing an alveolar trill
I was hesitant to post this question, as I imagine a ridiculous amount of people post here asking about it, but I can't find help with this specific issue. After some time and tutorials, I'm able to vibrate my tongue in what I think is the right…
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Resources similar to Nicos Weg for Finnish
While learning German, I've found Nicos Weg to be a good resource alongside, and sometimes even more useful than, Duolingo. It's a course provided by the German public international broadcaster Deutsche Welle. It takes the form of short (1-3 mins)…
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Is there an exam like TOEFL for English, but for Italian that I can take online?
The thing is I am asked to pass a 6-credit Italian exam this semester. I am currently out of Italy and can not take the university exam which is held in person. I have practiced my Italian and I am good enough for A2. The university will conduct A2…
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Details of Pair-teaching system with untrained teachers
I am trying to find details of a teaching system which I believe comes from one of the universities in Quebec, for teaching English and French.
It's an exchange technique: the students are organised into pairs, each learning the native language of…
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How to pronounce [ɮˤ]
When attempting to produce it, I move my tongue to the top-left back teeth where I make a sound which resembles a drowned out [d͡z]. If I misplace my tongue here, this devolves into a trilled [r].
What am I doing wrong here, what is the proper…
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What is the impact of Large Language Models on language assessment?
How can the use of large language models like ChatGPT change the assessment of language learning, and what implications does this have for teaching and learning? Considering the impact that computers have had on mathematics learning and assessment,…
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How do I send gems to another user in Duolingo?
How can I send some gems to my friend in Duolingo?
Here they say there is a way, but I can't find a "send gems" button in my friend's profile.
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Are there any studies on whether it is more effective to study a language a bit everyday or have a couple longer sessions?
As with trying to learn anything, language learning obviously takes time and practice, but many people, myself included, have limited time to dedicate to a language learning practice. With limited time available, optimizing the effectiveness of any…
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How to Know if a Movie/Show is Translated Well Enough to Help in Language Learning?
As addressed in questions like this, watching movies and shows in your target language can be a good way to practice your listening skills, while also being exposed to new vocabulary and spoken grammar in a language. I personally have been…
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