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The following steps are applicable whether you are studying English, german, French, Spanish, etc. no matter what language you trying to study, basically you will still have to memorize a lot of grammar and vocabulary. The steps below are also hints that would guide you on easily learning any foreign language.

1. Write the foreign words or phrases on index cards, along with its corresponding meaning in your language.

- This could aid you on gradually and effectively memorizing the language. You could also bring this anywhere you may go.

2. Review notes often during the day.

- It’s a lot better to spend at least an hour or two a day reviewing your foreign lkanguage vocabulary.

3. Study the simple words at first.
- In studying any language, or anything for that matter, always remember not to get too excited. Don’t jump to more complicated subjects that would only further lead you to confusion. It’s always advisable to take things gradually for you not to cram. Besides, learning them will also encourage you to study the more difficult words.

4. Use audiotapes, if available.

- Reading and memorizing what’s on the book won’t be enough. It will be more effective if you’ll get to listen to audio recording since it could further enhance your knowledge regarding pronounciations and diction.

5. Try to converse with your friends or with any native speakers of the language.

- Of course, practice makes perfect.

These steps won’t be so effective still if you are not so dedicated with anything that you’re trying to learn. So goodluck.

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    Learn to Speak German Quickly – as Easy as Going for a Swim

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    Wham! Bam! Just like that I wanted to learn German quickly and easily, and I needed to find a way. I had a 2-step strategy to do so. It’s called the Dip and Dive. The Dip step was to sign up for a beginner German class at the Goethe Institute in my area. The Dive step was to study German for 2 months at a Goethe Institute in Germany. If you are going to live in a German-speaking country you need the Dip and Dive strategy to ensure success in becoming proficient in German.

    The Dip – When going for a swim, most of us first dip our toes in the water to check the temperature in order to get our psyche ready to dive in. This Dip is based on a similar principle. It refers to getting your psyche and brain ready before you leave, by learning about the German language and culture, through a language class or an online course. To get the most out of the Dip, you should find a good online German course that allows you to be fully immersed in the German language. One of the principal benefits to learn to speak German online is that it is convenient, and enables you to learn German anywhere and anytime. Once you have acquired solid intermediate German language skills and you have a sufficient knowledge of the country’s culture, this will lessen the culture shock and better prepare you to learn, study, or work abroad in any German-speaking country.

    The Dive – When we dive into the water we are completely submerged and there is nothing we can do but enjoy the water and the moment. Likewise, when you are living and studying in Germany, you will get the most enjoyment and fulfillment if, and only if, you try to immerse yourself in all things German as much as you can. By learning through immersion, you will have an opportunity to maximize your acquisition of German. To get the most out of the Dive you need to do the following:

    “Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach

    · Your Residence – Keep in mind that living away from home is expensive, thus, you should try to find accommodations that are within your budget. If possible, try to find a German home that offers accommodations to foreign students through the language school or various agencies or services online that specialize in this. You want to be cut off, as much as possible, from anyone who speaks English because the temptation to speak English will override your willingness to speak German, and your German will either stagnate or get worse. The bottom line is that you want to put yourself in the best possible area to live with and interact with German-speaking natives.

    “Jumping at several small opportunities may get us there more quickly than waiting for one big one to come along.” ~ Hugh Allen

    · Your Social Life – You need to seize the opportunities to make German friends to improve your ability to learn German fluently. Living with German-speaking natives can provide you with constant interaction to learn German quickly and is a great way to network and establish meaningful relationships. You will also have plenty of opportunities to speak German and build upon your German vocabulary during your day-to-day activities. By observing, you will learn by example the cultural norms and etiquette. By listening, you will improve both your comprehension and your pronunciation and ability to utilize the colloquialisms.

    “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” ~ Scott Hamilton

    · Your Attitude – Having a positive attitude can make or break your Dive. You are abroad to not only learn German but to experience the culture and people as well. So despite your neurosis or shyness or various excuses, you have to keep your spirits up. Be brave and don’t worry about making mistakes, it is part of the process when learning a language, more so while living in Europe. Remember, the Dip and Dive if done properly, as mentioned, will make the transition much smoother and less of a shock to the system to acclimatize to and enjoy the learning experiences, while in Germany.

    Paul W. Brown has a passion for languages and and life-long learning.


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    Learning German Made Easy

    Lets face it, trying to learn a foreign language is not the easiest thing to do. Many people will tell that it requires too much practice and patience as well as the fact that only people who have “photographic” memories stand a good chance of being able to speak a foreign language fluently.They will also say the only way to learn is to actually go to the country and hear the people speak and try converse with them. This is certainly helpful, but not entirely necessary.

    I think people who are truly passionate and determined to speak a foreign language will go the extra mile and put in the required effort regardless of whether they have good memories or not. Its all about patience and clearly using the right techniques to learn the language. But then how does one go about learning a foreign language? Well, most people including myself will go out and purchase these “language phrase” books which teach you the most common phrases spoken by your desired language.

    These books are great, however they do not give you the comprehensive understanding of how and why those sentence phrases are constructed,as well as the meaning of the individual words which make up the sentence. You clearly have to start off learning the basics in understanding grammar, words, tenses, use of verbs and the list goes on. So now what? You can go and attend lectures given by an expert in that language, or you can do it yourself at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. I take myself for example.

    I was passionate about learning German, so I started out with these “phrase books” and they were great because I could learn the sentences like a parrot, but soon found myself asking myself the who,how,what and why questions about the sentence structures etc.Now there are many different ways to go about learning foreign languages, but I made use of “Rocket German” course.If you want comprehensive audio learning, sentence guides and vocabulary, this is the one. Please check out my homepage below for more information on this Foreign language package.

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    How To Learn German The Easy Way

    I’m so tired of people crying out that “learning German is so hard and so time consuming” you basically hear those guys and girls everywhere on the Internet and you have to wonder: what the heck are they doing wrong? German is one of the easiest languages to learn if you are already familiar with English and if you’re reading this, I’m pretty sure you are at least moderately familiar with it, otherwise this is just a random string of characters to you and you don’t know what on Earth I’m talking about anyway.


    The German and English languages have a lot in common, due to the fact that they share the same Anglo-Saxon language base. Grammar rules are almost the same, they have many look-alike words and although German may seem a bit “rougher”, with more focus on consonants, that barrier can be easily overcome after a few language lessons. If English is your mother tongue, ironically, it will be slightly harder to get a good grip on learning German, since all your grammar rules are natural and have never really been “learnt”, but rather acquired through practice. Someone that has learnt English as a second language, will find it a lot easier to learn German afterwards (or vice versa) since these basic rules have already been assimilated the hard way.


    The trick to making the German language learning process easy is to keep everything simple and fun. Yes, those two ingredients, simple and fun, make a great language learning soup. Start out slow even if you’re an adult, start out with “children techniques”. Learn the basic words, numbers, colors, months, days and so forth and familiarize yourself with the writing style, pronunciation and try to find links between these words and their English counterparts (what does the “Montag” day of the week look similar to in English? Etc). The natural progression in any language learning process is to get the grip on some grammar rules after you’ve accustomed yourself with the language through the basic words. Like I said above, this will be easy for an English speaker.


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    I’ve seen some disputes as to whether or not “natural language learning” is beneficial or not. It involves learning a language through direct contact with it, instead of taking it step by step. For example, watching a TV show in German, reading a book in German or simply hearing two people speak the language is considered natural learning. The advantage of natural learning is that you can easily grasp new words out of the context. If you understand 70% of what a person is saying, you’ll be able to decipher the other 30% and what those particular words mean by a natural deduction. This is a great way to add words to your vocabulary and if you can’t get a new word out of the context, or you’re not sure what it means, simply write it down and check the dictionary for it later.


    The disadvantage of this method is related mostly to TV shows, audio tapes and so forth (less with books and magazines): sometimes the speakers will talk a German dialect or they’ll talk with an accent, making it very hard for you to learn anything constructive from them. That’s why you should always choose the shows or audio tapes that feature someone talking “clean” German as much as possible.

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    Are We There Yet? 3 Easy Tips to Keep You Motivated to Learn German Fluently

    Move me momma! Just to jump right in and say it like it is. We all know that there are many different types of motivation, but the type that we are concerned with is intrinsic verses extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation refers to the desire to do something that pleases you and makes you pat yourself on the back. Most studies have shown it to be much more effective in long-term language learning than extrinsic motivation (for an external reward such as impressing the boss or your peers). Unfortunately, most of us are not lucky enough to hire a personal pep squad or self-improvement coach to keep us motivated. Yup, you are going to have to find the power within yourself. It seems that to become fluent in German will take time and perseverance, so how can you stay motivated?

    1. Fraternal Twins Separated At Birth

    Yes, the process of learning German can be very stressful but keep in mind the cool thing about German is that modern German and modern English both originated from the common Germanic ancestor language and despite their distinct differences, the two languages share many similarities in both vocabulary and grammar. Also, German is spelled phonetically. This means that once you learn the system of sounds, it is easy to predict how the spoken word is written and how the written word is pronounced. Know your German ABCs and you will be better equipped to learn to speak German quickly.

    2. Oktoberfest Anyone?

    If your ultimate goal is to learn to speak German fluently, then it is important to know that you will become more fluent quickly if you maximize your language exposure. You can start by simply practicing the language with a classmate outside of class. You can befriend native speakers in your community or attend a local foreign language conversation hour, if one exists. Rent a German DVD, or listen to authentic German audio or video online. Or you could attend your local Oktoberfest or plan a trip to attend the world famous Munich Oktoberfest. The first the first Oktoberfest was held on October 12, 1810 and lasted 6 days. The festivities were in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig’s marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. In Munich the “die Wiesen” (as the locals call it) starts around late September and lasts for sixteen days up to the first Sunday in October. The festival is a vibrant venue where you can eat sauerkraut, drink German beer, practice your German and expose yourself to Bavarian culture.

    3. The Gift Of The Gab

    Whenever possible, speak German aloud rather than reciting it silently to yourself. Say vocabulary words out loud, read passages in the text aloud, and do pronunciation activities orally. Transferring language from your mind to your mouth is a skill that requires a great deal of practice. And you should practice German actively frequently.

    The process of learning German can be very stressful, and the impact of your own positive or negative attitudes can be critical to your learning. Self-motivation is the key to staying on track and achieving fluency. Because German and English have similarities, you have a head start when learning German. Ultimately, to learn to speak German online or otherwise is all about you. Therefore, you must play an active role in your learning by jumping at the opportunities to speak, listen and comprehend German. You’ll meet new people, make new friends and most importantly, learn German fluently.

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    Paul W. Brown has a passion for languages and life-long learning.


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