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November 2017

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Learning languages when you think you don’t have time – this is how it’s done!

November 28, 2017

We know you’re busy. Whether it’s work, childcare, hobbies or all three, something always seems to be more important than studying languages. There are dirty dishes and laundry, the car needs to be washed, you have a dentist appointment… or a pile of books on the nightstand, waiting to be read. How could you ever find the time to learn a language? We put together a few tips for finding time to learn languages even when your schedule is packed…

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Learning a language through immersion

November 17, 2017

When talking about the most efficient way to learn a new language, there is one word that always pops up: immersion. You may have seen this in studies, articles and discussions related to language learning and the best way of learning languages. But what does it actually mean? As a teaching method, immersion means that the instruction is given in a foreign language. Meanwhile, in the context of gaming, immersion means strong psychological connection to the game world, a kind…

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Small but important: Words you will need in conversation

November 10, 2017

The stand-up comedian Ismo Leikola thinks the most important word in Finnish is ”no niin”. Depending on your intonation, it can mean anything from ”exactly” to ”dinner is served” – you could almost hold a conversation saying nothing but ”no niin”. Well, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration – but Ismo is right about one thing, and that’s the importance of small filler words in conversation and language learning. Have you ever paid attention to how many extra little…

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New French courses available

November 4, 2017

The Comprehensive French course package has now been expanded with three new courses: Media, Working Life, and Pronouns. The Media course covers the following topics: journalism, social media, and entertainment. The study items have been carefully chosen to reflect contemporary media, and the course will enable you to discuss – among other things – memes, tv-series, and the press in French. Another new vocabulary course, Working Life, will help you to learn useful words and expressions related to job hunting,…

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