How do you measure your second language competence? For many of us, the goal is simple: to be able to converse with others, to understand what they are saying and to be able to express our own ideas. This is basically communicative competency. In other words, my (initial) goal is not high level proficiency, to … Continue reading SECOND LANGUAGE COMPETENCE
The Pimsleur Method The Pimsleur method is one of our favorite language learning programs, especially if your best time for learning is during your daily commute or a long trip. Just listen and repeat, respond, or answer the question. It’s interactive and gets you actually speaking the language. The only downside to Pimsleur is the … Continue reading THREE “CAN’T MISS” OCTOBER SALES