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| can i learn multiple languages at once: First Language Attrition Monika S. Schmid, Barbara Köpke, 2013-05-22 This volume consists of a collection of papers that focus on structural/grammatical aspects of the process of first language attrition. It presents an overview of current research, methodological issues and important questions regarding first language attrition. In particular, it addresses the two most prominent issues in current L1 attrition research: Can attrition effects impact on features of core syntax, or are they limited to interface phenomena?, and; What is the role of age at onset (pre-/post-puberty) in this regard? By investigating attrition in a variety of settings, from a case study of a Spanish-speaking adoptee in the US to an empirical investigation of more than 50 long-term attriters of Turkish in the Netherlands, the investigations presented take a new perspective on these issues. Originally published in Language, Interaction and Acquisition - Langage, Interaction et Acquisition 2:2 (2011). |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately Boris Shekhtman, 2003 This book provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: The Way of the Linguist Steve Kaufmann, 2005-11 The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Comparative Grammar of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French Mikhail Petrunin, 2018-06-25 Nowadays thousands of grammar books, textbooks, outlines, references and language guides of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French are published year by year. However, all of them teach these languages separately. Here you will find a comparative grammar of the four major Romance languages together based on their grammatical and lexical similarities for you, lovers of foreign languages, to learn and compare Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously. It is an audacious endeavor to find or create a novel way of learning to speak several languages and becoming a multilingual person. It took me over 3 years to finish the book. It consists of over 800 pages, 10 chapters covering all the grammatical aspects of these 4 languages. It includes over 1000 examples, 500 easy-to-follow charts and tables. It contains 138 geographical, historical and cultural facts about Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French countries.Below I will discuss several reasons why I decided to write this book and why you need it.1) First of all, this book is written for readers like you who are fond of or would like to learn Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously or just to get an all-round knowledge of all these four Romance languages. It is designed not only for beginners who do not have an extensive knowledge of grammar, yet need a guide through the grammatical concepts of all mentioned above languages, but also intermediate and advanced students who would like to have a reference book ofseveral Romance languages at once.2) Second of all I spent many years learning these languages separately, which was a complete waste of time before I realized it. This book will hopefully save you a great deal of time and allow you to study and compare at a glance the four main Neo-Latin languages.3) Knowledge of foreign languages is fast becoming a necessary requirement for those who are involved in international business, tourism, culture and education. This book offers you four languages to learn, which will make you feel at homewherever you go, whether as a tourist or businessman.4) Learning several languages simultaneously or one by one will train and strengthen your memory and can help stave off such terrible diseases as Alzheimer's.5) If you have never studied several languages at once before and you like challenges, then you should definitely try it. Because it is a really entertaining and challenging task to do.In conclusion, I would like to sincerely thank you for preordering the book and your interest in it. I hope it will help youimprove your languages and become multilingual. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: The Loom of Language Frederick Bodmer, 1985 Here is an informative introduction to language: its origins in the past, its growth through history, and its present use for communication between peoples. It is at the same time a history of language, a guide to foreign tongues, and a method for learning them. It shows, through basic vocabularies, family resemblances of languages -- Teutonic, Romance, Greek -- helpful tricks of translation, key combinations of roots and phonetic patterns. It presents by common-sense methods the most helpful approach to the mastery of many languages; it condenses vocabulary to a minimum of essential words; it simplifies grammar in an entirely new way; and it teaches a language as it is actually used in everyday life. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Babel No More Michael Erard, 2012-01-10 A “fascinating” (The Economist) dive into the world of linguistics that is “part travelogue, part science lesson, part intellectual investigation…an entertaining, informative survey of some of the most fascinating polyglots of our time” (The New York Times Book Review). In Babel No More, Michael Erard, “a monolingual with benefits,” sets out on a quest to meet language superlearners and make sense of their mental powers. On the way he uncovers the secrets of historical figures like the nineteenth-century Italian cardinal Joseph Mezzofanti, who was said to speak seventy-two languages, as well as those of living language-superlearners such as Alexander Arguelles, a modern-day polyglot who knows dozens of languages and shows Erard the tricks of the trade to give him a dark glimpse into the life of obsessive language acquisition. With his ambitious examination of what language is, where it lives in the brain, and the cultural implications of polyglots’ pursuits, Erard explores the upper limits of our ability to learn and use languages and illuminates the intellectual potential in everyone. How do some people escape the curse of Babel—and what might the gods have demanded of them in return? |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Fluent in 3 Months Benny Lewis, 2014-03-11 Benny Lewis, who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time language hacker, someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World is a new blueprint for fast language learning. Lewis argues that you don't need a great memory or the language gene to learn a language quickly, and debunks a number of long-held beliefs, such as adults not being as good of language learners as children. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Fluent Forever Gabriel Wyner, 2014-08-05 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Polyglot: How I Learn Languages Kat— Lomb, 2008-01-01 KAT LOMB (1909-2003) was one of the great polyglots of the 20th century. A translator and one of the first simultaneous interpreters in the world, Lomb worked in 16 languages for state and business concerns in her native Hungary. She achieved further fame by writing books on languages, interpreting, and polyglots. Polyglot: How I Learn Languages, first published in 1970, is a collection of anecdotes and reflections on language learning. Because Dr. Lomb learned her languages as an adult, after getting a PhD in chemistry, the methods she used will be of particular interest to adult learners who want to master a foreign language. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: How to Become Fluent in Multiple Languages Elisa Polese, 2019-03-19 - Do you want to become fluent in the language(s) you are interested in?- Are you sick of studying languages without the results you were hoping for?- Are you looking for efficient study routines and easy-to-apply language learning strategies?- Do you love languages and don't want to wait for years before starting to learn new ones? - Are you interested in learning more than one language at the same time?- Do you want to know the advantages of multilingual learning?- Do you want to be able to switch from one language to another with ease?- Do you want to stop mix languages up?- Are you looking for interesting language learning activities? - Do you want to find ways to improve your speaking and feel more confident?- Do you only have little time and want to know what to focus on to reach your goals?If you can relate to any of the above, this book is for you! In this book, you will find a detailed description of my multilingual method, a method that anyone can follow to learn multiple languages at the same time without mixing them up. It involves easy steps and fun activities, many efficient learning strategies for learning any language (as well as one at a time too), and examples of efficient study routine, tools and strategies to keep you motivated. Even though it may seem like a challenge, learning more than one language at the same time is not only possible but also speeds up your learning process, and even just five minutes a day, provided you use them efficiently (a methodology widely explained throughout this book), are enough to help you see amazing results and become more confident in your language(s). So don't wait any longer, get started now! |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Ultralearning Scott H. Young, 2019-08-06 Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Learn a new talent, stay relevant, reinvent yourself, and adapt to whatever the workplace throws your way. Ultralearning offers nine principles to master hard skills quickly. This is the essential guide to future-proof your career and maximize your competitive advantage through self-education. In these tumultuous times of economic and technological change, staying ahead depends on continual self-education—a lifelong mastery of fresh ideas, subjects, and skills. If you want to accomplish more and stand apart from everyone else, you need to become an ultralearner. The challenge of learning new skills is that you think you already know how best to learn, as you did as a student, so you rerun old routines and old ways of solving problems. To counter that, Ultralearning offers powerful strategies to break you out of those mental ruts and introduces new training methods to help you push through to higher levels of retention. Scott H. Young incorporates the latest research about the most effective learning methods and the stories of other ultralearners like himself—among them Benjamin Franklin, chess grandmaster Judit Polgár, and Nobel laureate physicist Richard Feynman, as well as a host of others, such as little-known modern polymath Nigel Richards, who won the French World Scrabble Championship—without knowing French. Young documents the methods he and others have used to acquire knowledge and shows that, far from being an obscure skill limited to aggressive autodidacts, ultralearning is a powerful tool anyone can use to improve their career, studies, and life. Ultralearning explores this fascinating subculture, shares a proven framework for a successful ultralearning project, and offers insights into how you can organize and exe - cute a plan to learn anything deeply and quickly, without teachers or budget-busting tuition costs. Whether the goal is to be fluent in a language (or ten languages), earn the equivalent of a college degree in a fraction of the time, or master multiple tools to build a product or business from the ground up, the principles in Ultralearning will guide you to success. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Easy French Reader, Second Edition R. de Roussy de Sales, 2003-09-17 The fun and easy way to quickly enhance your French reading skills Easy French Reader is based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for raw beginners to intermediate-level language learners, this popular title features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow you to rapidly build your comprehension. Find out what unfamiliar words and phrases mean with the book's helpful glossary Discover the nuances of French language and culture as well as the country's history through engaging texts Get a feel for authentic French society with readings from contemporary literature |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: How to Speak Any Language Fluently Alex Rawlings, 2017-06-08 This book will give you the skills to learn to speak any language with confidence. It uses techniques that can easily be incorporated into your daily life, while making use of whatever resources you have available. Whether you are starting out with your first foreign language or wishing to add to your repetoire, you'll find a wealth of easy-to-follow advice and achievable goals. Discover how to: -Speak with greater confidence and accuracy -Effectively learn vocabulary and grammar -Use time on the internet and social media to learn a language -Read real books, websites and articles in a foreign language -Pass exams that certify your language skills |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Thinking and Speaking in Two Languages Aneta Pavlenko, 2011-01-19 Until recently, the history of debates about language and thought has been a history of thinking of language in the singular. The purpose of this volume is to reverse this trend and to begin unlocking the mysteries surrounding thinking and speaking in bi- and multilingual speakers. If languages influence the way we think, what happens to those who speak more than one language? And if they do not, how can we explain the difficulties second language learners experience in mapping new words and structures onto real-world referents? The contributors to this volume put forth a novel approach to second language learning, presenting it as a process that involves conceptual development and restructuring, and not simply the mapping of new forms onto pre-existing meanings. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: The Five Love Languages Gary Chapman, 2009-12-17 Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationship. You can build a lasting, loving marriage together. Gary Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated daily radio program called A Love Language Minute that can be heard on more than 150 radio stations as well as the weekly syndicated program Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, which can both be heard on fivelovelanguages.com. The Five Love Languages is a consistent New York Times bestseller - with over 5 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages. This book is a sales phenomenon, with each year outselling the prior for 16 years running! |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: The Language Construction Kit Mark Rosenfelder, 2010 A guide to creating realistic languages for RPGs, fantasy and science fiction, movies or video games, or international communication... or just an unusual way to learn about how languages work. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Deep Learning for Coders with fastai and PyTorch Jeremy Howard, Sylvain Gugger, 2020-06-29 Deep learning is often viewed as the exclusive domain of math PhDs and big tech companies. But as this hands-on guide demonstrates, programmers comfortable with Python can achieve impressive results in deep learning with little math background, small amounts of data, and minimal code. How? With fastai, the first library to provide a consistent interface to the most frequently used deep learning applications. Authors Jeremy Howard and Sylvain Gugger, the creators of fastai, show you how to train a model on a wide range of tasks using fastai and PyTorch. You’ll also dive progressively further into deep learning theory to gain a complete understanding of the algorithms behind the scenes. Train models in computer vision, natural language processing, tabular data, and collaborative filtering Learn the latest deep learning techniques that matter most in practice Improve accuracy, speed, and reliability by understanding how deep learning models work Discover how to turn your models into web applications Implement deep learning algorithms from scratch Consider the ethical implications of your work Gain insight from the foreword by PyTorch cofounder, Soumith Chintala |
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| can i learn multiple languages at once: Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages Margo Gottlieb, 2021-01-02 What if multilingual learners had the freedom to interact in more than one language with their peers during classroom assessment? What if multilingual learners and their teachers in dual language settings had opportunities to use assessment data in multiple languages to make decisions? Just imagine the rich linguistic, academic, and cultural reservoirs we could tap as we determine what our multilingual learners know and can do. Thankfully, Margo Gottlieb is here to provide concrete and actionable guidance on how to create assessment systems that enable understanding of the whole student, not just that fraction of the student who is only visible as an English learner. With Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages as your guide, you’ll: Better understand the rationale for and evidence on the value and advantages of classroom assessment in multiple languages Add to your toolkit of classroom assessment practices in one or multiple languages Be more precise and effective in your assessment of multilingual learners by embedding assessment as, for, and of learning into your instructional repertoire Recognize how social-emotional, content, and language learning are all tied to classroom assessment Guide multilingual learners in having voice and choice in the assessment process Despite the urgent need, assessment for multilingual learners is generally tucked into a remote chapter, if touched upon at all in a book; the number of resources narrows even more when multiple languages are brought into play. Here at last is that single resource on how educators and multilingual learners can mutually value languages and cultures in instruction and assessment throughout the school day and over time. We encourage you to get started right away. “Margo Gottlieb has demonstrated why the field, particularly the field as it involves the teaching of multilingual learners, needs another assessment book, particularly a book like this. . . . Classroom Assessment in Multiple Languages quite likely could serve as a catalyst toward the beginning of an enlightened discourse around assessment that will benefit multilingual learners.” ~Kathy Escamilla |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Read Cursive Fast Kate Gladstone, 2020-10-30 With READ CURSIVE FAST, now anyone who can read print can read cursive. This carefully paced manual includes step-by-step instruction along with fun practice reading passages and historical documents that systematically teach you to read cursive. The techniques in READ CURSIVE FAST have succeeded with children, teens, and adults with and without disabilities. Anyone can learn to read cursive even if they do not write by hand at all. Learn to crack the cursive code so that you can read handwritten notes or our nation's historical documents. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Bringing Up a Bilingual Child Rita Rosenback, 2014-06-10 'Bringing up a Bilingual Child' is aimed at (existing or soon-to-be) parents in families where more than one language is spoken, as well as anyone in the extended circle of family and friend of such multilingual families, as well as for anyone coming into contact with them. The aim of the book is to help multilingual families to create a supportive environment for children in which they naturally grow up to speak more than one language. The intention is to give you an easy-to-read-and-use guide to multilingual parenting, providing motivation, ideas, advice and answers to any questions parents may have. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: The 4-Hour Work Week Timothy Ferriss, 2007 Offers techniques and strategies for increasing income while cutting work time in half, and includes advice for leading a more fulfilling life. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Worldwide Multilingual Phrase Book Eric Dondero R., Eric Dondero, 2002-02-01 |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Learn Swedish: Must-Know Swedish Slang Words & Phrases Innovative Language Learning, SwedishPod101.com, Do you want to learn Swedish the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn Swedish: Must-Know Swedish Slang Words & Phrases by SwedishPod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Swedish teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ Swedish Slang Words & phrases! |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Michel Thomas German Foundation Course Michel Thomas, 2006-09 Michel Thomas's approach to language learning aims to provide in a few hours a functional working knowledge of a language without books, note-taking or conscious memorizing. This CD pack provides an eight-hour course in German plus a 2-CD review course. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Creative Multilingualism Rajinder Dudrah, Katrin Kohl, Andrew Gosler, 2020-05-05 Creative Multilingualism: A Manifesto is a welcome contribution to the field of modern languages, highlighting the intricate relationship between multilingualism and creativity, and, crucially, reaching beyond an Anglo-centric view of the world. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Learning How to Learn Barbara Oakley, PhD, Terrence Sejnowski, PhD, Alistair McConville, 2018-08-07 A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course Learning How to Learn have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid rut think in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: I Am a Filipino Nicole Ponseca, Miguel Trinidad, 2018-11-13 Filipino food is having its moment. Sour, sweet, funky, fatty, bright, rich, tangy, bold—no wonder adventurous eaters like Anthony Bourdain consider Filipino food “the next big thing.” But so do more mainstream food lovers—Vogue declares it “the next great American cuisine.” Filipinos are the second-largest Asian population in America, and finally, after enjoying Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese food, we’re ready to embrace Filipino food, too. Written by trailblazing restaurateurs Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad, I Am a Filipino is a cookbook of modern Filipino recipes that captures the unexpected and addictive flavors of this vibrant and diverse cuisine. The techniques (including braising, boiling, and grilling) are simple, the ingredients are readily available, and the results are extraordinary. There are puckeringly sour adobos with meat so tender you can cut it with a spoon, along with other national dishes like kare-kare (oxtail stew) and kinilaw (fresh seafood dressed in coconut milk and ginger). There are Chinese-influenced pansit (noodle dishes) and lumpia (spring rolls); Arab-inflected cuisine, with its layered spicy curries; and dishes that reflect the tastes and ingredients of the Spaniards, Mexicans, and Americans who came to the Philippines and stayed. Included are beloved fried street snacks like ukoy (fritters), and an array of sweets and treats called meryenda. Filled with suitably bold and bright photographs, I Am a Filipino is like a classic kamayan dinner—one long, festive table piled high with food. Just dig in! |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Atomic Habits James Clear, 2018-10-16 The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 20 million copies sold! Translated into 60+ languages! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy); overcome a lack of motivation and willpower; design your environment to make success easier; get back on track when you fall off course; ...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish Mark Davies, Kathy Hayward Davies, 2017-12-12 A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish has been fully revised and updated, including over 500 new entries, making it an invaluable resource for students of Spanish. Based on a new web-based corpus containing more than 2 billion words collected from 21 Spanish-speaking countries, the second edition of A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish provides the most expansive and up-to-date guidelines on Spanish vocabulary. Each entry is accompanied with an illustrative example and full English translation. The Dictionary provides a rich resource for language teaching and curriculum design, while a separate CD version provides the full text in a tab-delimited format ideally suited for use by corpus and computational linguistics. With entries arranged both by frequency and alphabetically, A Frequency Dictionary of Spanish enables students of all levels to get the most out of their study of vocabulary in an engaging and efficient way. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Introducing Second Language Acquisition Muriel Saville-Troike, 2012-04-05 A clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition, written for students encountering the topic for the first time. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: America's Bilingual Century Steve Leveen, 2021-01-04 How can Americans make our country stronger, kinder, smarter? By marshaling our enviable can-do ethic and learning another language. We can do it, no matter what our age: author Steve Leveen chose Spanish as his adopted language in midlife. America's Bilingual Century is filled with tips for learning a language, some mechanical--like changing your phone and laptop settings to your adopted language--and some philosophical. For instance, start by having a place in your life where you'll use the language, Steve says. The where makes the how more attainable. And recognize that, as with any adoption, you do it for love, and for life--so don't fret when you're not fluent in five months. If you have kids, start them young. You'll be glad you did when you read about the explosive growth of dual language schools across the country and the significant, measurable advantages they give our young people. Steve also takes us to the top summer language immersion camps, for both children and adults. And he shares his findings from leading language scholars, teachers, sociolinguists, app creators, and bilinguals of all stripes that he discovered during his dozen years of research. Then he topples 12 myths about Americans and languages that no longer hold in this century. Like thinking the whole world speaks English (it doesn't), that being monolingual is natural (it isn't), and that Americans suck at language (quite the opposite, as he demonstrates). Here and now in the 21st century, America is embracing its many ethnic and cultural heritages. How natural, then, that we enfold the many languages that these heritages thrive on as part of that quintessentially American pursuit of happiness. If you've never thought of bilingualism as being a patriotic act, America's Bilingual Century may persuade you otherwise. Knowing a second language changes the way we perceive the world, and the way the world perceives us. English is what unites us, Steve says. Our other languages are what define and strengthen us. And even if becoming bilingual leans more toward aspiration than arrival, that's okay. The journey is as rewarding as the destination. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston, Mass. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Hilliard T. Goldfarb, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston, Mass.)., 1995-01-01 This book takes you through the collection gallery by gallery, illuminating the art and installations in each room--From preface. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Comparative Grammar of Spanish and Portuguese Mikhail Petrunin, 2018-11-09 This new edition of Comparative Grammar of Spanish and Portuguese is a complete reference guide to all the aspects of Spanish and Portuguese. It is the ideal reference book for those who would like to learn and compare Spanish and Portuguese simultaneously.It presents a clear and easy-to-read description of the Spanish and Portuguese grammar with chapters divided into nouns, pronouns, verbs, prepositions, articles, etc. detailing how each of the two Romance languages operate. The book is well-organized, neatly tabulated, with separate subheadings for topics that require a little more language-specific discussion.This edition features:- Coverage of Spanish and European and Brazilian Portuguese and the information on the grammatical differences between the two variants of Portuguese. - Detailed contents section and index for easy access to information.- Hundreds of illustrative and authentic examples.- Coverage of all the grammatical aspects and useful expressions- Sections on the geographical, historical and cultural facts of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world. This book is written for learners who are particularly fond of or would like to concentrate on learning Spanish and Portuguese or just to get an all-round knowledge of these two Romance languages.Furthermore, the author has aimed to create a useful and must-have book for all those interested in the two main and most wide-spread Neo-Latin languages - Spanish and Portuguese with concise and clear explanations of all grammatical areas and numerous practical examples taken from current Spanish and Portuguese usage.This book bears in mind all the differences between Peninsular or Castilian Spanish (español peninsular/castellano) spoken in Spain and Latin American Spanish (including different accents of Spanish in Latin America), and the divergencies between European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese.Part II of the book introduces language functions, which is basically a phrase book containing all the important phrases and expressions learners need to know to start and maintain a basic conversation or to express their opinion. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Maintaining Your Second Language Eve Lindemuth Bodeux, 2016-03-31 This book is for advanced learners of a second language such as translators, interpreters, teachers, the parents of bilingual children, journalists, international business people, heritage speakers and other language lovers. It contains practical strategies, tips and resources related to maintaining a foreign language. It targets those who are already fluent in a second (or third) language and who are looking for ways to maintain their skills long-term. This book will help advanced foreign language speakers find their path to continued language fluency and linguistic success. It provides innovative approaches to self-study, the benefits of singing even if you can't carry a tune, the role of technology in language maintenance and retention, how to play word and other games, and much more. It also provides links and references to many helpful language-related resources. If you love languages, this book is for you! |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Learn English the Ice Cream Way Shalom Kumar Sigworth, 2014-10-21 Whatever be your purpose of learning English-whether you want to study in an Anglophone country, or aspiring to enter Hollywood, want to be involved in Disney productions or Discovery channel, you need have your basics right. All ice creams are same in their basic way of making, only their flavoring is different. The flavor is what gives ice creams their marketability and profitability. Whether you want to learn legal English, Screenplay English, or Scientific English, your basics must be strong because these English versions are but specialized flavors of the basic English. Never before that Standard English has been brought forward this easier to the common man, especially teenagers. This book has been flavored with icons (ice creams), signposts (indication of the part of grammar under discussion), illustrations, examples, and cherry-picked quotations from great minds to engage you in reading and understanding the book. Learn the rich history behind the English language; overcome your learning barriers; get to know the best way to learn English; find a purpose; learn in easy, enjoyable, and memorable way; make a mess of jumbled, meaningless words and turn them into masterpieces; develop good reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Written to make Grammar easy and fun, this book is for everyone under the sun. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Your Baby Can Read Robert Titzer, 2006-09-01 For ages 3 months to 5 years. This revolutionary early-reading program encourages infants and toddlers to NATURALLY learn the written word AT THE SAME TIME as they learn the spoken word. This systems introduces children to the wonderful world of words using Titzer's fun, multi-sensory reading approach. Babies and toddlers do not just watch this DVD. They interact with it! Volume 2 introduces approximately 50 new key words. After 3 months your child will be ready for this volume. Set includes: Interactive DVD; 5 double-sided word and picture cards; 1 wipe-clean word card and non-toxic pen. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Python for Everybody Charles R. Severance, 2016-04-09 Python for Everybody is designed to introduce students to programming and software development through the lens of exploring data. You can think of the Python programming language as your tool to solve data problems that are beyond the capability of a spreadsheet.Python is an easy to use and easy to learn programming language that is freely available on Macintosh, Windows, or Linux computers. So once you learn Python you can use it for the rest of your career without needing to purchase any software.This book uses the Python 3 language. The earlier Python 2 version of this book is titled Python for Informatics: Exploring Information.There are free downloadable electronic copies of this book in various formats and supporting materials for the book at www.pythonlearn.com. The course materials are available to you under a Creative Commons License so you can adapt them to teach your own Python course. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: Master Japanese: How to Learn Japanese Through Anywhere Immersion John Fotheringham, 2019-10-24 Learn Japanese when you want, where you want, and how you want. Ditch boring textbooks and expensive classes, and learn through Anywhere Immersion instead: it's more fun, more effective, more efficient, more convenient, more personalized, and less expensive. This step-by-step guide to independent language learning shows you: 1) How to immerse yourself in Japanese wherever you live; 2) How to learn Japanese by doing instead of studying; 3) How to optimize your time, timing, memory, and more, 4) How to conquer fear, master motivation, and build habits; and 5) How to choose the right resources, tools, and methods. Today's the day to stop wasting time and start making progress. Begin your learning journey with Master Japanese as your guide. |
| can i learn multiple languages at once: New French With Ease Anthony Bulger, 1998-06-01 Méthode d'apprentissage du français pour anglophones. |
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In this work, we consider a setting where agents learn from multiple teachers, but are allowed to learn multiple languages. We show that if agents have a sufficiently strong expectation that …
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languages is discussed along with the inherent qualities of multilingualism, namely those of suffusiveness, liminality, complexity and super-diversity. Chapter one addresses these issues …
Can You Learn Two Languages At Once - wiki.morris.org.au
multilingual lifestyle This book also teaches how to maintain multiple foreign languages for aspiring polyglots It also comes with some free downloadable resources and an accompanying …
Can I Learn Multiple Languages At Once
presents by common-sense methods the most helpful approach to the mastery of many languages; it condenses vocabulary to a minimum of essential words; it simplifies grammar in …
Can You Learn Two Languages At Once (book)
successful and sustainable multilingual lifestyle This book also teaches how to maintain multiple foreign languages for aspiring polyglots It also comes with some free downloadable resources …
Developmental Benefits of Learning Two Languages At Once …
Learning more than one language nourishes the brain and develops cognitive and social- emotional development, and the opportunities of successful learning. It is now believed that...
When Children Speak More Than One Language - Best Start
By knowing a first language well, children can more easily learn a second language outside of their home like at daycare, school and other community programs. Studies show that children …
Bilingual Language Learning in Children - University of …
Research shows that the infant brain is more than capable of learning two languages simultaneously. Young children learn language rapidly; however, the quality and quantity of …
Children’s Language Development - The National Academies …
Scientific evidence clearly points to a universal, underlying capacity to learn two languages as easily as one. Infants are adept at learning the specific sounds and sound sequences of …
Chapter 2 Dual Language Development - mnsha.org
Dec 20, 2012 · The focus is on acquiring multiple languages simultaneously (simultaneous bilingualism) and/or acquiring an additional language in early childhood (early sequential …
How can a baby learn two languages at the same time?
Whether children are learning two languages simultaneously or a second language before the age of three, mastering two alternative grammars for specialized social contexts represents an...
Can I Learn Multiple Languages At Once (2024)
Can I Learn Multiple Languages At Once: First Language Attrition Monika S. Schmid,Barbara Köpke,2013-05-22 This volume consists of a collection of papers that focus on structural …
Language Contact, and Learning to Speak: What Pidgins …
person can learn multiple languages as an adult and thus have multiple “second” languages, or L2s (Mitchell et al. 2013: 1-2). The words first and second, used in these contexts, have little to …
The Polyglot Project - Fluent in 3 Months
to becoming so. They are all passionate about languages, but most importantly, they are all willing to share their language-learning experiences with others. If you want to learn how to learn …
Two or More Languages in Early Childhood: Some General …
Many, many children throughout the world grow up with two or more languages from infancy without showing any signs of language delays or disorders. These children provide visible …
Can You Learn Two Languages At Once (book)
speak seventy-two languages, as well as those of living language-superlearners such as Alexander Arguelles, a modern-day polyglot who knows dozens of languages and shows …
Children take longer to learn two languages at once …
Worldwide immigration patterns are increasing the number of children who grow up exposed to two languages, a circumstance that provides numerous benefits as well as some challenges.
Challenges and Benefits of Early Bilingualism - ed
in the home and can be considered emergent multilinguals. These young children who are acquiring two or more languages simultaneously, or are learning a second language while …
ITERATED LEARNING OF MULTIPLE LANGUAGES FROM …
In this work, we consider a setting where agents learn from multiple teachers, but are allowed to learn multiple languages. We show that if agents have a sufficiently strong expectation that …
What Motivates People to Learn Multiple Languages?
Why people choose to study multiple languages is a fascinating topic. One may perhaps choose to explore learners’ motivations for studying various languages. Why do people choose a …
Raising Children to Speak More Than One Language
There are many ways to help a child learn more than one language. It’s okay to use both ideas listed above. Why? A child’s brain is ready to learn languages at birth. Why? The best way for …
Learning and Using Multiple Languages - Cambridge …
languages is discussed along with the inherent qualities of multilingualism, namely those of suffusiveness, liminality, complexity and super-diversity. Chapter one addresses these issues …
Can You Learn Two Languages At Once - wiki.morris.org.au
multilingual lifestyle This book also teaches how to maintain multiple foreign languages for aspiring polyglots It also comes with some free downloadable resources and an accompanying …
Can I Learn Multiple Languages At Once
presents by common-sense methods the most helpful approach to the mastery of many languages; it condenses vocabulary to a minimum of essential words; it simplifies grammar in …
Can You Learn Two Languages At Once (book)
successful and sustainable multilingual lifestyle This book also teaches how to maintain multiple foreign languages for aspiring polyglots It also comes with some free downloadable resources …
