Language

It’s fascinating, exciting, and intimate. Our greatest evolutionary advantage. Language tickles every part of our life regardless of how we express it or perceive it. In this section you’ll find a wealth of information about all things language. Enjoy the exhilarating mind expansion of linguistic exploration.

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Language

Learning a language: Routine for the complete beginner

Reading Time: 11 min’s This piece will dispel some myths about how to approach language learning—for one thing, Input is more important than Output. Contrary to what many of us have been taught in school, input is the only effective way to learn language.

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Learning a language: The routine for the intermediate level

Reading Time: 9 min’s Once you’re at the intermediate level, the process is really fun. You’re now consuming information you enjoy, and at a speed that is manageable. There are a few things you’ll want to adjust to the routine, but the core features outlined in part 1 and part 2 don’t change much.

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LingQ Review

Reading Time: 6 min’s LingQ is a wonderful tool for language acquisition because it focuses on input over output. However, it can be daunting to start without an understanding of where to begin.

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