http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:15:07 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4723/1/Learn-To-Speak-Spanish/Learn-To-Speak-Spanish.html It's not true that adults can't learn to speak spanish like children can. This article looks at the common misconception that adults have more trouble than children when learning a new language. william_pallen@pacificarticles.com (William P, Allen) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4722/1/Learn-to-Speak-Spanish-Online/Learn-to-Speak-Spanish-Online.html If you want to learn to speak Spanish, you should learn to speak Spanish online to save yourself time, money, and effort. I've researched and weighed the options and found that to learn to speak Spanish online is far better than traditional schooling. william_pallen@pacificarticles.com (William P, Allen) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4721/1/Want-to-Speak-a-Foreign-Language-Learn-How-Speak-Spanish-Now/Want-to-Speak-a-Foreign-Language-Learn-How-Speak-Spanish-Now.html Why should you learn Spanish? How hard is it to learn how and speak Spanish? Spanish is quickly becoming a second language here in the United States and here in a few years it may be almost required to know Spanish to get certain jobs. james_mccloud@pacificarticles.com (James Mccloud) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4720/1/British-Sign-Language-6-Quick-Facts-for-Beginners/British-Sign-Language-6-Quick-Facts-for-Beginners.html In the last few years, there has been an increasing amount of interest in British Sign Language (BSL). Here are 6 quick facts for the beginner and newbies to BSL: george_spence@pacificarticles.com (George Spence) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4719/1/Learning-Languages-On-Your-Own---What-You-Can-Expect-to-Achieve/Learning-Languages-On-Your-Own---What-You-Can-Expect-to-Achieve.html Learning a language on your own is not nearly as difficult as you might think. The opportunities to study and learn today are 10 times greater than they were just 10 years ago, and compared to generations before us, well, there just is no comparison. The possibilities of the internet are staggering. But how far can you really go on your own and how long will it take? ron_tichenor@pacificarticles.com (Ron Tichenor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4718/1/Learning-Multiple-Languages/Learning-Multiple-Languages.html Many people who learn a second language mistakenly believe that they can't learn anymore languages beyond this. In fact the opposite is true - learning languages becomes easier. ron_tichenor@pacificarticles.com (Ron Tichenor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4717/1/What-Makes-One-Language-Harder-or-Easier-Than-Another/What-Makes-One-Language-Harder-or-Easier-Than-Another.html We often hear that Spanish is easy to learn or Chinese is very difficult. Why? Is one language inherently harder or easier than another, or are there other reasons? What makes a language hard or easy to learn? ron_tichenor@pacificarticles.com (Ron Tichenor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4716/1/Cornish-Never-Died/Cornish-Never-Died.html A prelude to a series of articles on dead languages. Cornish, a Celtic language spoken in the south-west of Great Britain, is not quite dead, however. ron_tichenor@pacificarticles.com (Ron Tichenor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4715/1/7-Language-Learning-Tips/7-Language-Learning-Tips.html Learning a foreign language takes a lot of time but it doesn't have to be boring. If you try some different techniques and add them to your study routine, you can speed up your learning curve while making your language learning experience more effective and enjoyable! ron_tichenor@pacificarticles.com (Ron Tichenor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4714/1/Learn-Your-Family-Language-to-Connect-With-Your-Roots/Learn-Your-Family-Language-to-Connect-With-Your-Roots.html There are lots of reasons why people learn a foreign language, but one reason that seems to pop up more and more is to connect with their roots. Many learn in order to speak with or write to relatives still using the language, others learn just to make a connection with their ancestry or to immerse themselves in their own heritage. ron_tichenor@pacificarticles.com (Ron Tichenor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4713/1/Why-Learn-Languages/Why-Learn-Languages.html Why learn languages? Can learning a language benefit everyone? In a word - Yes. ron_tichenor@pacificarticles.com (Ron Tichenor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4712/1/Whats-The-Best-Way-To-Learn-Spanish/Whats-The-Best-Way-To-Learn-Spanish.html One of the most popular questions I’m asked when it comes to learning Spanish is “What’s the best way to go about learning Spanish?” So this is the question I’m going to answer for you today.Firstly, one of the best ways of learning Spanish (or any language, in fact) is to take classes. This may be the most time consuming and expensive way of learning, but it will probably get the best results. Even better, take an immersion course and live in the country where the language I spoken natively.These are the two best ways of learning Spanish.But I’m well aware that these two options are too impractical for most people’s busy lives.So what other options are there? sophie_taylor@pacificarticles.com (Sophie Taylor) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4711/1/Teaching-the-Present-Progressive---Give-Up-Explaining-the-Grammar/Teaching-the-Present-Progressive---Give-Up-Explaining-the-Grammar.html Who knows what the difference between a participle and a gerund is anyway! If you are stuck in the traditional textbook approach to learning grammar, you need to consider how you learned your mother tongue. The present progressive tense is used about eight times less than the present simpe, yet we spend so much time on it. Is there another way? jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4710/1/Teaching-the-Present-Progressive-Tense-in-the-ESL-Classroom/Teaching-the-Present-Progressive-Tense-in-the-ESL-Classroom.html How do you teach the present progressive tense? In my opinion, teachers, over-drill this grammar point in their classes, resulting in inappropriate use. Here are some ideas to help you get to grips with teaching the present tenses and others. jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4709/1/Mind-Mapping---How-To-Use-Mind-Maps-To-Teach-Difficult-Grammar-Points/Mind-Mapping---How-To-Use-Mind-Maps-To-Teach-Difficult-Grammar-Points.html Do you use mind maps to teach vocabulary? Everyone's doing it these days. But have you thought about mind maps for teaching those tricky grammar points. Mind mapping concept questions is an effective way to help your students understand more quickly. jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4708/1/How-to-Choose-a-Bilingual-Dictionary/How-to-Choose-a-Bilingual-Dictionary.html Confused by the thousands of dictionaries and phrasebooks on offer at your local bookstore?Here are a few guidelines help you choose your new bilingual dictionary. jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4707/1/Why-Women-are-Better-than-Men-at-Learning-Languages/Why-Women-are-Better-than-Men-at-Learning-Languages.html Are you are a man trying to learn a language? You're gonna find it harder than the girls! Find out why. jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4706/1/Why-Flash-Cards-are-Better-than-Software-for-Language-Learning/Why-Flash-Cards-are-Better-than-Software-for-Language-Learning.html Don't waste your money buying fancy CD-ROMs. If you want to learn a language, there are cheaper and more effective ways - like flash cards, for example. jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4705/1/Learn-French-in-France/Learn-French-in-France.html Do you want to learn French? Everyone should know a little French, it's the sexiest and most sophisticated language in the world, and being able to speak French is a definite advantage. The best way to learn is to spend some time in France. Here are some guidelines jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4704/1/How-to-Use-Mind-Maps-in-Language-Learning/How-to-Use-Mind-Maps-in-Language-Learning.html Traditional note taking is virtually useless for remembering new words. Mind-maps are the solution! jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4703/1/The-Big-Mistake-to-Avoid-if-You-Want-to-Learn-a-Foreign-Language/The-Big-Mistake-to-Avoid-if-You-Want-to-Learn-a-Foreign-Language.html Want to know what’s holding you back from learning a foreign language? It’s the one thing that children NEVER do when learning their mother tongue. You were a child once, and you learned to speak your first language without ever making this mistake. But adults just can’t stop themselves from doing it! jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4702/1/How-to-Learn-a-Foreign-Language/How-to-Learn-a-Foreign-Language.html Do you want to learn a foreign language? Have you already spent a huge amount of time and money on classes, books, audio courses and CD-ROMs to no avail? You are not alone. Here's how to maximise your chances of getting by in foreign language jon_lewis@pacificarticles.com (Jon Lewis) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/4700/1/Reference-Information-to-Ease-Your-Chinese-Character-Study/Reference-Information-to-Ease-Your-Chinese-Character-Study.html Most westerners assert that Chinese characters are the most difficult part in learning Chinese language. In my opinion, to learn written Chinese efficiently, one must know about the origin of the character and its evolution. lily@easechinese.com (Lily Chao) Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/538/1/Is-Chinese-Really-So-Hard-to-Learn-as-a-Second-Language/Is-Chinese-Really-So-Hard-to-Learn-as-a-Second-Language.html The Chinese language is really not that difficult to learn as you imagined or heard about, it's just very different from your mother tongue, but difference does not necessarily mean difficulty, right? lily@easechinese.com (Lily Chao) Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500