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Flash cards

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Online Radio

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Spanish

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‎Resources:

Flash cards

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Brazillian Portuguese

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‎Resources:

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Brazillian Portuguese

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Spanish

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Macedonian

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Macedonian

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'''Macedonian''' is a South Slavic language spoken mostly in Macedonia, but with the visible minorities of speakers in the neighbouring countries and Australia as well.

Sources:
#[http://www.makedonski.info/ Macedonian dictionary online]
#[http://on.net.mk/zulu Macedonian TV channels online]
#[http://www.radiomk.com/live/ Macedonian radio stations online]
#[http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp Macedonian "Dnevnik" newspaper website]

Category:Macedonian

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SRS

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Category:Macedonian

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Macedonian is a South Slavic language spoken mostly in Macedonia, but with the visible minorities of speakers in the neighbouring countries and Australia as well.

Sources:
#[http://www.makedonski.info/ Macedonian dictionary online]
#[http://on.net.mk/zulu Macedonian TV channels online]
#[http://www.radiomk.com/live/ Macedonian radio stations online]
#[http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp Macedonian "Dnevnik" newspaper website]

Category:Languages

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Rosetta Stone

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Online Radio

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‎Luxembourgian: ---> Luxembourgish (language)

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Online radio

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Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition

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‎Methods that fit well with Krashen's theories:

Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition

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Some basic info on Krashen, because it ties into a lot of the input-based methods.

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Stephen Krashen published a number of influential books are articles about language acquisition in the 1980s, and continues to work in the field to this day. He is best known for his "Theory of Second Language Acquisition", which is [http://www.sk.com.br/sk-krash.html described on this website]. The key parts of his theory are:

* The Acquisition-Learning hypothesis.
* The Monitor hypothesis.
* The Natural Order hypothesis.
* The [[Comprehensible Input|Input]] hypothesis.
* The Affective Filter hypothesis.

He summarized one of the more important parts of his theory as follows:

: [H]umans acquire language in only one way – by understanding messages or by receiving 'comprehensible input'…

== Krashen explains his theories ==
*[http://www.sdkrashen.com/ Krashen's website], including free versions of two of his books, and a long list of articles.
*A video where Krashen talks about the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSW7gmvDLag importance of reading], both in native and in second languages.

== Methods that fit well with Krashen's theories ==
These methods are based, in whole or in part, on the kinds of techniques Krashen describes:
* [[10,000 Sentences]]
* [[Assimil]]
* [[Listening-Reading Method]]

== Criticism of Krashen's theories ==
Criticism of Krashen has generally focused on the notion that input might be insufficient by itself, or that explicit study can speed up language acquisition. Researchers of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) are divided on the how people actually acquire a second language.

Online radio

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Comprehensible Input

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Explain ways beginners can get input.

10000 Sentences

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‎The relation between SRS and "input": Another rename

Online radio

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Learner FAQ

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Online radio

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Many language learners listen to online radio stations. This is especially useful once you can understand
==Radio stations in other languages==
The site [http://www.listenlive.eu/ listenlive.eu] provides a large list of radio stations for a few dozen European languages. Many radio and podcasting applications also have a built-in list of stations.
==Playing online radio==
This is a incomplete list of applications. Please add your favorites!
===Android===
*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tunein.player&hl=en TuneIn Radio]. High-quality application with a huge, built-in list of stations.
===Linux===
*[http://radiotray.sourceforge.net/ Radio Tray]. A tiny application in menu bar. Works with Gnome 2.

Learner FAQ

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‎Finding Resources: Link to online radio page.

Listening-Reading Method

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‎Introduction:

Spaced Repetition (SRS)

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‎Popular SRS software packages:

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Sub2srs decks

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User:Sans-serif

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Spaced Repetition (SRS)

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	Alternatively you can also browse the languages by [[:Category:Language Families\|language families]].		Alternatively you can also browse the languages by [[:Category:Language Families\|language families]].
−	[[Category:Egyptian Arabic]]
−	[[Category:Macedonian]]

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 <p class="r">[http://www.rozhlas.cz/radiozurnal/portal/ Radiožurnál], the first station of a Czech public broadcaster, compromising 24h news and popular music</p>
 ===English===
-[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 BBC Radio 2]
+[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1 BBC Radio1 (Pop, rock music + inane DJ chatter)]
 [http://www.manxradio.com/ Manx Radio], the national commercial radio station for the Isle of Man; broadcasting several programmes in Manx language as well
 ===Luxembourgish===
 [http://www.ara.lu/ Radio ARA], multilingual Luxembourgian station, focused on music; presenting, inter alia, programmes in Luxembourgish
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 ===Ukrainian===
 [http://www.galychyna.fm/ Radio FM Galychyna], Western Ukrainian local radio station

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 == Resources ==
 There is an [[FSI-courses|FSI-course]] for [http://fsi-language-courses.org/Content.php?page=Spanish Spanish].
 There is also [http://duolingo.com Duo-lingo] for Spanish. This is not an all-inclusive course, but more of a fun vocabulary/verb-conjugation tool. If you already know a little bit of grammar/a closely related language you may be able to get a lot out of it.

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 Flashcards are cards with a question on one side and the answer on the other.
 Flashcards can be used to memorize any topics, but in our case they can easily be used
 for vocabulary and grammar points. See [http://www.antimoon.com/how/usingsm-makeitems.htm Antimoon's page on flash cards] for examples
-of interesting flash card types.
+of interesting flash card types. You could also use pictures on the other side of the card to help you learn vocabulary, or a verb on one side and it's conjugation on the other.
 In spite of the fact that nowadays flashcards can be easily inputed into our computers it is really advantageous to create your own cards. This way you not only get to practice your writing but you can always take your cards with you wherever you go and revise at any moment. If you do start making your own cards remember to write clearly and use different colors.

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	The following resources are all available online and for free:		The following resources are all available online and for free:
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		+	[http://www.fsi-language-courses.org/Content.php?page=Portuguese%20FAST FSI course]

	[http://dictionary.reverso.net/portuguese-english/ Portuguese - English dictionary]		[http://dictionary.reverso.net/portuguese-english/ Portuguese - English dictionary]

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 ==Resources==
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 [[category:Romance Languages]]
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	#[http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp Macedonian "Dnevnik" newspaper website]		#[http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp Macedonian "Dnevnik" newspaper website]
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 #[http://on.net.mk/zulu Macedonian TV channels online]
 #[http://www.radiomk.com/live/ Macedonian radio stations online]
-#[http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp Macedonian "Dnevnik" newspaper website]
+#[http://www.dnevnik.com.mk/default.asp Macedonian "Dnevnik" newspaper website]{{Delete}}

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	Alternatively you can also browse the languages by [[:Category:Language Families\|language families]].		Alternatively you can also browse the languages by [[:Category:Language Families\|language families]].
	[[Category:Egyptian Arabic]]		[[Category:Egyptian Arabic]]
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-Rosetta Stone is a language-learning software program aimed at teaching foreign languages using interactive images and audio. You can by individual packages or bundles, as each language has up to three levels.
+Rosetta Stone is a language-learning software program aimed at teaching foreign languages using interactive images and audio. You can by individual packages or bundles, as each language has up to three levels. Typical prices for all the levels run from US$350 to US$500, although it is occasionally available via various library and employer offers. Rosetta Stone has well-known brand name and a large advertising budget ([http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/20/business/media/rosetta-stone-ads-emphasize-fun-not-efficiency.html $98.5 million in 2011], according to the New York Times). It's widely available in US bookstores and from online retailers
-Rosetta Stone claims to be the best language-learning software on the market, most likely because its competitors do not compare when it comes to a glossy look and an audaciously high price. This is subject to change in the years to come, as new competitors will arise with better methods to teach foreign languages through software packages.
+Rosetta Stone is intended to simulate natural learning by immersion, but the extent to which is does so is controversial, as described by the researcher [http://www.sdkrashen.com/articles/Rosetta_Stone_Review_Krashen.pdf Stephen Krashen]. Rosetta Stone avoids using the student's native language, relying heavily on pictures and multiple choice exercises, and it does not explicitly teach grammar.
-In the mean time, one should not rely solely on Rosetta Stone as the only language learning tool, due to the fact that the software does little for teaching grammar, which is the foundation of which all language learning is built on. Instead, SRS programs and the traditional learning methods should be used. Rosetta Stone makes its money by promising the public that with little effort, and with their package alone that anyone can become fluent in a language. If that were true, this wiki on teaching language learning techniques would have no need to exist. Bottom line: learning a language doesn't need to cost hundreds, and one should never spend so much money on an empty promise.
+==Reviews by polyglots and linguists==

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 [http://www.manxradio.com/ Manx Radio], the national commercial radio station for the Isle of Man; broadcasting several programmes in Manx language as well
-===Luxembourgian===
+===Luxembourgish===
 [http://www.ara.lu/ Radio ARA], multilingual Luxembourgian station, focused on music; presenting, inter alia, programmes in Luxembourgish
 ===Persian===
 [http://www.radiozamaneh.com/ Radio Zamaneh], an Amsterdam-based Persian language radio

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 == Methods that fit well with Krashen's theories ==
 These methods are based, in whole or in part, on the kinds of techniques Krashen describes:
-* [[10,000 Sentences]]
+* [[10000 Sentences]]
 * [[Assimil]]
 * [[Listening-Reading Method]]

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 ==Radio stations in other languages==
 The site [http://www.listenlive.eu/ listenlive.eu] provides a large list of radio stations for a few dozen European languages. Many radio and podcasting applications also have a built-in list of stations.
 ==Playing online radio==
 This is a incomplete list of applications. Please add your favorites!

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-Comprehensible Input is language content which is understandable to the learner.  Language learning only takes place when presented with comprehensible input -- if you were stranded on a desert island for 20 years with a radio that broadcast only Mandarin you wouldn't learn anything because the language is not _comprehensible_ to you.
+Comprehensible input is language content which is understandable to the learner. According to [[Krashen's Theory of Second Language Acquisition]], language learning only takes place when presented with comprehensible input—if you were stranded on a desert island for 20 years with a radio that broadcast only Mandarin you wouldn't learn anything because the language is not ''comprehensible'' to you.
-Thus, for self-directed language learners, the idea is to find input at your level or slightly above -- context will make the unknown bits comprehensible.
+Thus, for self-directed language learners, the idea is to find input at your level or slightly above—context will make the unknown bits comprehensible.
 Graded readers and [[Assimil]] both have this feature.
 [[Category:How to practice and improve your language]]

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	The Listening-Reading method, also known as L-R, is a [[:Category:Techniques\|language learning technique]] which focuses on understanding spoken and written language. The method was described in [http://how-to-learn-any-language.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6366 HTLAL's epic L-R thread].		The Listening-Reading method, also known as L-R, is a [[:Category:Techniques\|language learning technique]] which focuses on understanding spoken and written language. The method was described in [http://how-to-learn-any-language.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6366 HTLAL's epic L-R thread].
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		+	More systematically about L-R [http://users.bestweb.net/%7Esiom/martian_mountain/!%20L-R%20the%20most%20important%20passages.htm here.]
		+	[[Category:Techniques]]

	== Preparation ==		== Preparation ==

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 === The Idea ===
 The idea is to choose 10000 sentences in your target language and learn them sufficiently. According to AJATT, you've "learned"
 a sentence when you
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 Besides the 10000 sentences, you should also get "10000 hours" of total immersion in the language using other resources, such as podcasts, television programs, films, radio and other media that interest you.<ref>http://www.alljapaneseallthetime.com/blog/10000-hours-building-listening-comprehension</ref>
-=== Further Reading ===
+=== The Relationship Between SRS and "Input" ===
 Antimoon's page on making [http://www.antimoon.com/how/usingsm-makeitems-sentence.htm sentence-based flash card items], along with some
 [http://www.antimoon.com/how/examplesent.htm example sentences].
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 {{stub}}
 [[Category: Techniques]]

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 **And should I learn [[Should I learn a few languages at the same time?|two languages at once]]?
 *What courses and other resources should I use?
-**What are some good courses for… French?
+**What are some good courses… in general? …for French?
 **How do I use… [[Assimil]]? FSI? [[Listening-Reading Method|Listening/Reading]]? An [[Spaced Repetition (SRS)|SRS]]? [[:Category:Techniques|Other popular techniques]]?
 **Is [[Rosetta Stone]] any good?
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 ==Common Problems==
-*How can I improve… my [[Improving Listening Comprehension| listening comprehension]] ? my speaking?
+*How do I [[Keeping_Yourself_Motivated|stay motivated]]?
 ==Finding Resources==

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 ==Finding Resources==
 *Besides courses, what are some other good resources for… French?
-*Where can I find online radio stations and how can I listen to them?
+*Where can I find [[Online radio|online radio]] stations and how can I listen to them?
 *What about foreign language TV?
 ==Contributing to this FAQ==
 There is an [http://how-to-learn-any-language.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36216&PN=1 ongoing thread at HTLAL] where we are proposing topics. Please feel free to join us, or to fill in any of the linked topics above.

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-Spaced repetition software ("SRS") is essentially digital [[Flash cards]] software. But unlike other flashcard software, it tries to schedule card reviews at efficient intervals.
+Spaced repetition software ("SRS") is essentially digital [[Flash cards|flashcard]] software. But unlike other flashcard software, it tries to schedule card reviews at efficient intervals.
 The theory behind spaced repetition is that humans rarely memorize a new fact all at once. The first time we see a fact, we may only remember for a day or two. But if we force ourselves to remember or review that fact before we forget it, we'll remember it longer the next time. So if we review something at increasing intervals, we'll have a good chance of remembering it indefinitely. It's possible to do this by hand, using index cards and some sort of scheduling system, but most people use special flashcard software with built-in support for scheduling cards.
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 '''-too fancy facebookish design at the expense of funcionality and user comfort'''
-== Mnemosyne ==
+=== Mnemosyne ===
 Mnemosyne is an offline SRS client. It uses very little resources as compared to Anki, but lacks features. Mnemosyne is great for those that want to just keep it simple (as it offers only a classic front-back model). Mnemosyne is free and open sources. There are various plug ins and free decks to download at the Mnemosyne website: http://www.mnemosyne-proj.org/
 ==Scritter==
 An SRS for Japanese and Mandarin learners which requires you to write the characters. Available for computer, smartphones or tablets.
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 === Other SRS packages ===
 *iKnow (Smart.fm)
 [[Category: Techniques]]