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		<title>Learning Italian in Italy</title>
		<link>http://www.fogcityreader.com/2010/07/learning-italian-in-italy/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning a foreign language is very beneficial. Not only that it will help us all literatures written in specific language, but also give us an opportunity to enjoy foreign language songs and movies, open the chance to work abroad, widen our communication scope, and many others. Now the question is: what language should we learn? [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learning a foreign language is very beneficial. Not only that it will help us all literatures written in specific language, but also give us an opportunity to enjoy foreign language songs and movies, open the chance to work abroad, widen our communication scope, and many others. Now the question is: what language should we learn? Well, we can learn any language, but it is recommended to learn one of the major languages in the world: English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Latin. Learning Italian can be a good idea. Whoever we are, we can learn Italian, whether we are people who have Italian ancestors, but speak poor Italian, opera singer who want to be professional singer, students who want to stay in Italy, or tourist who want to stay in Italy for a long time, we can study Italian and takes the benefits of learning the language.</p>
<p>Learning Italian is able to give us opportunities that we never thought before like chosen to be a foreign exchange student, working overseas based on our skill or as translator, a working opportunity to work on our favorite designer’s company, and many others. Nowadays, it is so easy for us to find foreign language course in our area and we can even find the online Italian course, so we don’t have to step into a classroom. However, we should not forget that language is a social tool and it carries cultural aspect as well. Therefore, if we want to learn Italian, living in the Italian environment can be a supporting point. Some of us are lucky having Italian ancestor, but for those who have no Italian relative or friend at all, then joining <a href="http://www.dilit.it/" target="_blank">Italian language courses </a>with native speaker or even studying Italian in Rome can be a great idea. If we have time, then why don’t we learn Italian, enjoy the Italian environment, make an interaction with Italian and learn Italian culture in the originate city, Rome? <a href="http://www.dilit.it/" target="_blank">Learn Italian in Italy</a> is a great idea and we don’t have to deal with all the administration and accommodation by ourselves because Dilit.it is ready to help us.</p>
<p>This <a href="http://www.dilit.it/" target="_blank">Italian language school</a> is serving great facilities for all people around the globe who want to learn Italian with them. They will help us with the accommodation we need and the course given is adjusted with our need. With the best facilities offered by this school, not only we learn Italy, but we can also learn the culture, enjoy Italy, and all things we want to do in this beautiful country.</p>
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		<title>Understanding French Language</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are few fundamental differences between the French language and the English language. Knowing some of those differences will help you improve your understanding of the French language. English tends to pause much more between words than French does. This is why English speakers often have the feeling that French is fast. As a matter [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are few fundamental differences between the French language and the English language. Knowing some of those differences will help you improve your understanding of the French language.</p>
<p>English tends to pause much more between words than French does. This is why English speakers often have the feeling that French is fast. As a matter of fact, it really is.</p>
<p>French speakers tend to deliver words at a faster pace with no much pause between words as English speakers do. To give you an example, it takes a French speaker twice as less time to say the word &#8220;bonjour&#8221; than it does an English speaker. When English speakers pronounce that word it sounds like &#8220;bon&#8230;jour&#8221; such as two words instead of one. Remember, French speakers pronounce word in one breathe, very rarely two.</p>
<p>English is a stress-timed language while French has only one stress always at the same place, the end of the word. All syllables have an equal prominence which makes the language sound more flat than a lot of other languages. This flat equal prominence makes the French language hard to understand for many foreigners.</p>
<p>On the other hand, French speakers tend to pronounce words more fully and clearly than English speakers do in English. Each word is fully pronounced and leaves less room for guessing about what was said. This is very noticeable when someone gives you his or her name. Even English speakers might have a hard time to understand someone&#8217;s name sometimes, especially over the phone. In French, however, there is much less room for such error due to the fact that the pronunciation is pretty clear and neat. This is due to the fact that in French words are more articulated.</p>
<p>In French the clear pronunciation can make up for the flat fast pace and lack of pause between words. As a student of the language, what you might lose in understanding because of these difficulties you may be able to make up with the clear and precise pronunciation of each word.</p>
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		<title>The Fun Learning Method for Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teaching English for children is not always an easy task to be done, since there are several things people should know very well. The most important thing you must always remember is that children will like the fun learning very much. So, you are required to find the best creative ways to make them enjoy [...]]]></description>
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<p>Teaching English for children is not always an easy task to be done, since there are several things people should know very well. The most important thing you must always remember is that children will like the fun learning very much. So, you are required to find the best creative ways to make them enjoy the lesson and finally be able to master the comprehensions perfectly.</p>
<p>In talking further about teaching English for children, people should remember that the fun learning can be achieved through simple activities. If you play football in the yard, you can introduce new vocabularies by mentioning the things inside the yard. You can tell them about the name of the things in English, including tree, cat, grass, ball, ground, and so on. What else? You can also introduce many things in English when you and your children going for vacation.</p>
<p>If you are a kindergarten teacher, you can apply such step to your little students. You can arrange an outdoor activity for them and bring them walking out to learn more about nature. They will see the road, farm, car, field, animals, and so on. And then, it will be great if you ask them to sing a song with you in English. Many teachers found this as an effective way to let the students get two things at once: knowledge and entertainment. It is fun and interesting.</p>
<p>In short, you should make everything fun. You can try from the things they always use and see everyday. So, it will be easy for them to memorize the words. Definitely, giving the regular practice is a great idea to consider. In fact, some people still do not know about such way to teach their children effectively. In this case, learning about languages is basically easy, as long as you have a great will to practice in a regular base.</p>
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		<title>Learn to Speak Chinese Language</title>
		<link>http://www.fogcityreader.com/2010/01/learn-to-speak-chinese-language/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[China is fast emerging as a global leader in the economic as well as political sphere. With increasing collaboration and engagement, countries round the world have felt the need to be proficient in the Chinese language, seeking better interaction. However the going has not been easy with several countries facing a shortage of quality tutors. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>China is fast emerging as a global leader in the economic as well as political sphere. With increasing collaboration and engagement, countries round the world have felt the need to be proficient in the Chinese language, seeking better interaction. However the going has not been easy with several countries facing a shortage of quality tutors. Also the</p>
<p>The Methodology; Chinese or for that matter learning any language involves a different set of rules to what one is accustomed to and one has to change the mindset of comparing one language with another if one wishes to master that language in all its aspects. Some of the important aspects that one needs to pay attention to are written (grammar), comprehension (reading and listening), conversation (pronunciation and speech etiquettes) and the all important though process. Often if you strive to think in that language you can be more fluent in the other aspects rather than trying to think in one language and then translating your thoughts into another, a tedious process with several limitations.</p>
<p>The Innovations; Learning a rich and diverse language like Chinese cannot be accomplished just by the classroom method but would require innovation and effort on your part and intelligent guidance on your tutor&#8217;s part to make distinct progress. Often some students are at ease with the verbal aspects of the language though are found lacking in grammar. Others who excel at writing become tongue tied at the thought of conversing in the language. The answer to all this is to learn Chinese online. With increasing technology sophistication it is now possible to watch, hear, speak and even write by way of the Internet.</p>
<p>Many students who learn Chinese and other foreign languages in the usual classroom method often complain that they do not get the opportunity to brush up on their skills as once the course gets over they lose contact with the language owing to limited opportunity to communicate with others. With online methods you can learn Chinese anywhere at anytime and yet stay in touch with it by maintaining contact with your tutor and fellow online students. Most online courses are also better designed to suit the learning capability of the students as also the reason for learning, unlike in classrooms where people of all ages with different motivations for learning the language are forced to go through the same process. Online courses also recruit tutors who are more often than not native speakers of the Chinese language by which the students benefit from listening the way the language is actually spoken with its true accent.</p>
<p>Online courses also provide for plenty of practice material which helps students to strengthen and build on their basics and improve wherever they are found lacking. Most people learn a new language as a hobby, for travel purpose, in relation to their work or business and as a career option. With online courses providing for syllabus, textbooks, tutorials and progress reports you don&#8217;t miss out on anything that a conventional classroom course offers but get to avail of several advantages that a classroom session can never offer namely one on one teaching sessions and learning by way of simulation techniques.</p>
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		<title>Easy Ways to Learn Spanish</title>
		<link>http://www.fogcityreader.com/2009/11/easy-ways-to-learn-spanish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning something new can really take time. It may be a new hobby, a new instrument or even a new language you want to learn. It is certainly not an easy thing to learn a new skill because it requires much time and effort. Although some people learn things faster than others, getting good advice [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learning something new can really take time. It may be a new hobby, a new instrument or even a new language you want to learn. It is certainly not an easy thing to learn a new skill because it requires much time and effort. Although some people learn things faster than others, getting good advice and training can certainly help you &#8216;get&#8217; a new language faster.</p>
<p>There are many reasons for you to learn the Spanish language, both personal and professional. Languages vary all over the world and it is good if you can speak more than one. Happily, Spanish is not as hard as some languages. In fact, many people claim that learning Spanish is actually pretty easy. Here are some quick tips:</p>
<p>Every second counts. Don&#8217;t waste any time! Practicing the language on a regular basis will get your tongue and mind used to speaking and thinking Spanish. Whatever you do, get yourself speaking the language. You can practice even if you are walking, exercising, doing the laundry, or having a coffee break. Those quick practice sessions will surely make a difference.</p>
<p>It is not a race to perfection. The first thing that you must master is making yourself understood. You must communicate your message to the person you are conversing with. Even if you can&#8217;t get a hold of the right verb tenses, as long as you have a point to stress, you can always go back and get the grammar working. However, for starters, it is best to practice the basics before taking the next step to complex sentences.</p>
<p>There are many ways to learn Spanish. You just have to get something that works for your learning style. There are methods such as books, e-books, software programs, CD tutorials &#8211; the list goes on and on. Every beginner should keep an English-Spanish dictionary at hand. It is a good way to guide you on terms you wish to translate. Today, there are many pocket sized dictionaries for your convenience.</p>
<p>Audio tutorials can be very effective &#8211; you can listen to tutorials while driving or commuting. Downloading software for your mp3 player or ipod is a great idea. Taking advantage of technology is a very smart move when learning any new skill. Also consider software packages &#8211; they not only teach you the words but serve as mini games to practice your vocabulary.</p>
<p>Do not be intimidated by a new language. The best way to learn Spanish is to put some time and effort into it. Making it a daily routine will enhance your learning ability. Learning a new language is a good way to reinvent one self &#8211; you&#8217;ll be glad you did!</p>
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		<title>How to Learn a New Language</title>
		<link>http://www.fogcityreader.com/2009/09/how-to-learn-a-new-language/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It can seem like a romantic notion to learn a new language. You may imagine yourself having a much richer holiday experience, finding foreign love in a highly romantic city, impressing friends and co-workers, changing your life setting or getting a new job &#8211; all as a result of learning to speak your new chosen [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It can seem like a romantic notion to learn a new language. You may imagine yourself having a much richer holiday experience, finding foreign love in a highly romantic city, impressing friends and co-workers, changing your life setting or getting a new job &#8211; all as a result of learning to speak your new chosen language. These are all excellent motivating reasons and they are really important, when the going gets tough, which it will, you&#8217;ll need to call on the strongest motivating factors you have in order to keep your chin up and continue on.</p>
<p>There are two principal keys to succeeding in learning a language. Firstly you must make contact with the language every day and be consistent with this habit no matter what. Even if you can only do 15 minutes a day, that will mount up over time and prove to be very effective. It&#8217;s consistency which really achieves things in life. Secondly you must be open enough to try to speak the language. This is difficult for most people since we are naturally afraid of making potentially embarrassing mistakes. You must however take the risk and even though it&#8217;s tough mental work, it&#8217;s really the only way to eventually become fluent.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll find that there are some excellent courses out there which make language learning easier. They have made great advances in recent years in how languages are taught and I highly recommend you take advantage of them. On one side you&#8217;ll have the learn the structure of the language and on the other you&#8217;ll have to learn a vocabulary big enough to get you through most situations in ordinary conversation. You&#8217;ll also find there are techniques which will help you learn and retain this vocabulary easier. The web has it all, you just have to search for it.</p>
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		<title>Improving English Pronunciation Skills</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes people with poor pronunciation can be judged as lacking in knowledge, incompetent or even uneducated, when in fact this is simply not the case. For these people, it can be very frustrating to experience social isolation or difficulty obtaining employment, because of the way they speak. Good English pronunciation can be a difficult skill [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes people with poor pronunciation can be judged as lacking in knowledge, incompetent or even uneducated, when in fact this is simply not the case. For these people, it can be very frustrating to experience social isolation or difficulty obtaining employment, because of the way they speak.</p>
<p>Good English pronunciation can be a difficult skill to gain, but with focused practice you can learn to pronounce English clearly. Tips to help you practice English pronunciation will be described below.</p>
<p>Listen to other native English speakers, try to repeat the speech you hear. Pay attention to the way English speakers pronounce words, listen to the tone and the rhythm of the English language.</p>
<p>Slow down your speech. If you speak too quickly, it can make it more difficult for native English speakers to understand you.</p>
<p>Practice speaking English with native English speakers and record yourself when you speak. This will help you to become more aware of the common mistakes you are making.</p>
<p>Practice reading aloud in English every day.</p>
<p>Take care when you pronounce the endings of words. Often these can be left out by some speakers of other languages.</p>
<p><em>Why is it difficult to improve my English pronunciation? Am I too old?</em></p>
<p>Although adults may not learn as easily as children seem to, they certainly can improve their pronunciation. As an adult you have a good understanding of the sound system of your first language, so with specific instruction it is possible to extend your awareness to help you understand the differences of particular sounds in English.</p>
<p>The first language of an adult learner is one factor that strongly influences their pronunciation ability in English. It is important then to identify this influence, and follow a program of instruction that addresses the pronunciation needs of each individual.</p>
<p>Difficulties experienced by learners attempting to teach themselves English pronunciation may occur because often they may be unable to hear the differences between their first language and English. Listening to spoken English and being able to hear the different features of the language is an important part of learning to pronounce English more clearly.</p>
<p>Improving your English pronunciation takes time. It takes a lot of practice to make changes, particularly in spontaneous speech. It is important that any program of instruction include extensive homework activities that focus on particular problem issues, providing opportunities for the learner to practice and improve their pronunciation over time.</p>
<p>English pronunciation training can provide adult learners with specific instruction that focuses on their particular pronunciation problem areas. With continual practice and support, learners can work towards making significant improvements in their ability to speak English more clearly.</p>
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