#fluency

[dreamdolldeveloper]

back to basics

mostly free resources to help you learn the basics that i've gathered for myself so far that i think are cool

everyday

gcfglobal - about the internet, online safety and for kids, life skills like applying for jobs, career planning, resume writing, online learning, today's skills like 3d printing, photoshop, smartphone basics, microsoft office apps, and mac friendly. they have core skills like reading, math, science, language learning - some topics are sparse so hopefully they keep adding things on. great site to start off on learning.

handsonbanking - learn about finances. after highschool, credit, banking, investing, money management, debt, goal setting, loans, cars, small businesses, military, insurance, retirement, etc.

bbc - learning for all ages. primary to adult. arts, history, science, math, reading, english, french, all the way to functional and vocational skills for adults as well, great site!

education.ket - workplace essential skills

general education

mathsgenie - GCSE revision, grade 1-9, math stages 1-14, provides more resources! completely free.

khan academy - pre-k to college, life skills, test prep (sats, mcat, etc), get ready courses, AP, partner courses like NASA, etc. so much more!

aleks - k-12 + higher ed learning program. adapts to each student.

biology4kids - learn biology

cosmos4kids - learn astronomy basics

chem4kids - learn chemistry

physics4kids - learn physics

numbernut - math basics (arithmetic, fractions and decimals, roots and exponents, prealgebra)

education.ket - primary to adult. includes highschool equivalent test prep, the core skills. they have a free resource library and they sell workbooks. they have one on work-life essentials (high demand career sectors + soft skills)

youtube channels

the organic chemistry tutor

khanacademy

crashcourse

tabletclassmath

2minmaths

kevinmathscience

professor leonard

greenemath

mathantics

3blue1brown

literacy

readworks - reading comprehension, build background knowledge, grow your vocabulary, strengthen strategic reading

chompchomp - grammar knowledge

tutors

not the "free resource" part of this post but sometimes we forget we can be tutored especially as an adult. just because we don't have formal education does not mean we can't get 1:1 teaching! please do you research and don't be afraid to try out different tutors. and remember you're not dumb just because someone's teaching style doesn't match up with your learning style.

cambridge coaching - medical school, mba and business, law school, graduate, college academics, high school and college process, middle school and high school admissions

preply - language tutoring. affordable!

revolutionprep - math, science, english, history, computer science (ap, html/css, java, python c++), foreign languages (german, korean, french, italian, spanish, japanese, chinese, esl)

varsity tutors - k-5 subjects, ap, test prep, languages, math, science & engineering, coding, homeschool, college essays, essay editing, etc

chegg - biology, business, engineering/computer science, math, homework help, textbook support, rent and buying books

learn to be - k-12 subjects

for languages

lingq - app. created by steve kaufmann, a polygot (fluent in 20+ languages) an amazing language learning platform that compiles content in 20+ languages like podcasts, graded readers, story times, vlogs, radio, books, the feature to put in your own books! immersion, comprehensible input.

flexiclasses - option to study abroad, resources to learn, mandarin, cantonese, japanese, vietnamese, korean, italian, russian, taiwanese hokkien, shanghainese.

fluentin3months - bootcamp, consultation available, languages: spanish, french, korean, german, chinese, japanese, russian, italian.

fluenz - spanish immersion both online and in person - intensive.

pimsleur - not tutoring** online learning using apps and their method. up to 50 languages, free trial available.

incase time has passed since i last posted this, check on the original post (not the reblogs) to see if i updated link or added new resources. i think i want to add laguage resources at some point too but until then, happy learning!!

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[michelle-languages]

how to speak any language fluently

Today I wanted to share with you some tips that you can apply to every language, but I experimented with them all personally to effectively improve my speaking skills in English

slow down:

A common problem among learners can be to speak too quickly. But rushing your words can often lead to confusion and miscommunication, so try to slow down and keep what you say simple

In the beginning, you may sound robotic, but you can speed up with time, once you feel more confident

work on emphasis:

The same sentence, said with different emphasis has very different meanings. Think about the point you want to make and use emphasis where needed to help clarify your meaning

Pro tip: take a sentence from a video or a show you like and repeat it out loud stressing each time a different word of the sentence!

keep going:

If you make a mistake, keep going. Understand that very few people, even native speakers, speak the language flawlessly and we all make mistakes

If you get embarrassed or shy once you’ve made a mistake, this is probably what people will notice, not the mistake itself! So keep going!

practice makes perfect:

There are so many options that now can help you improve your speaking skills without problems!

The best thing is recording voice notes when doing language exchanges, or recording yourself longer notes to receive feedback from other learners or natives on language learning apps!

#language learning #speaking #languages #languages tips #fluency #langblr

[fleur-de-violette]

#language #fluency #poll #tumblr poll

[vfdinthewild]

"Honestly she probably has a verbal fluency distort herself and this is one of the methods to help smooth speech."

-from a comment on the Ask A Manager post "how do I deal with a painfully slow talker?"

#vfd #lemony snicket #asoue #a series of unfortunate events #ask a manager #verbal fluency distort #blog #in the running for most original #such a good phrase #not sure of the quality of the comment in particular #verbal #fluency #distory

[thesubtleartofenglish]

English needs no introduction at this point. This language is understandable to a wide range of individuals from different nations, whether or not it is innate. It is undeniable that those who are exposed to this language in their early years will continue to speak it at their highest fluency levels as they become older and will also likely acquire higher competence levels because of their early exposure. But the question is, what distinguishes individuals who acquired fluency in English from those who did not? Thinking back on my English-speaking cousins has inspired me to research the variations in English language skills among people, hence my decision to delve into the underlying aspects of this topic.

As soon as I started noticing two of my cousins, I developed an interest in learning more about the variations in English proficiency. Although they come from different backgrounds—my parents' sides—both of them can speak this language fluently, to the point where they can converse with native speakers. I could even go as far as to say that they are comparatively on par with native speakers. One of them, Sean Colbie, 14, has been speaking English since nursery, and his continuous exposure to different English cartoons during his early years helped him significantly develop. Her mother found out that his son has a strong fondness for watching Cartoon Network at the age of six. This became apparent when he was in first grade, and from then on he became even more committed to watching foreign shows. “Mga around Grade 1, lagi lagi na siyang nanunuod ng mga cartoons. Mostly in English. Sinusubaybayan niya almost every day yung channel na Cartoon Network, dahil ‘dun na-adapt niya yung mga dialogues na naririnig niya sa mga shows na napapanuod niya sa T.V. (Around Grade 1, he always watched cartoons. Mostly in English. He follows the Cartoon Network channel almost every day, and that's where he adapted the dialogues he hears in the shows he watches on T.V.).”

 Moreover, Sean’s fondness for speaking in English was further strengthened and reinforced the moment he was introduced to his phone, which he often uses to access YouTube and Facebook, among other media platforms. In that regard, watching videos that are hosted by English native speakers has become his pleasure, which has helped him develop toward fluency in the language. There is no denying that media consumption can significantly contribute to one’s communicative progress. Research on how media intake affects English competence is still under progress, yet some studies point to certain advantages. For example, a study discovered that using social media in English can improve learners' proficiency in the language since it offers interactive content, visual components, and communication and learning opportunities. Another study indicated that social media usage positively affects learners' understanding of English as much as it enhances their comprehension of the language and may help them become more proficient in vocabulary, listening, and general language usage. While it may seem like a pivotal contributor to one’s proficiency in English, I don’t intend to digress.

After all, Sean’s ability to speak English has greatly benefited from the impact of YouTubers like PewDiePie, Markiplier, and Matthew Patrick of The Game Theorists. These media personalities encouraged him to speak English more frequently until he was able to do so fluently. “Sa dami ng napapanuod niya sa YouTube and Facebook, naging natural na lang sa kanya ‘yung pagsasalita in English, almost to the point na hindi na siya nagta-Tagalog. It’s never been an issue for us though. Proud naman kami na natutunan niya ‘yung English mostly by himself (With the amount of time he has been watching on YouTube and Facebook, speaking in English has become natural to him, almost to the point that he no longer speaks Tagalog. It's never been an issue for us though. We are proud that he learned English mostly by himself).”

The same can be observed with my 12-year-old cousin, Eumi, who's on my father’s side. But instead of acquiring the language naturally, she was intentionally taught by her mother on a regular basis, which is how she acquired fluency in English at such a young age. “Actually akala ko namana niya yung ganoong skill niya sa papa niya. It was until I remembered na ako pala nagturo sa kanya na mag Ingles. Even before bago siya maging talkative, talagang tinarget ko si Eumi na matuto mag-English. English mode yan kaming dalawa every time na magba-bonding kami. Kahit si Vince, nire-remind ko talaga na mag-English ‘pag kakausapin si Eumi. Mandatory datingan, ganun. Tipong makaka-encounter lang kami ng words sa bahay, actually anywhere, mapa-phone, T.V., posters, sa malls, pinapabigkas ko ‘yan kay Eumi. As much as possible, ine-encourage ko siya na mag-read. Read, read, read, read, read, read, tina-try ko talagang ma-push si Eumi sa pagbabasa since appropriate naman din talaga yung pagbabasa sa children natin. Anybody her age should be encouraged to read textbooks, stories, kahit yung simple alphabetical posters, lahat ‘yan very advisable sa kapwa parents natin, especially for the sake of their kids’ growth and development (Actually I thought she inherited that skill from her father. It was until I remembered that I taught her to speak English. Even before she became talkative, I really targeted Eumi to learn English. It's English mode for both of us every time we bond. Even Vince, I really reminded him to speak English when talking to Eumi. Every time we encounter English words at home, actually anywhere, phones, T.V., posters, in malls, I make Eumi pronounce them. As much as possible, I encouraged her to read. Read, read, read, read, read, read, I was really trying to push Eumi to read since reading is really appropriate for our children. Anyone her age should be encouraged to read textbooks, stories, even simple alphabetical posters, all of which is very advisable to our fellow parents, especially for the sake of their kids' growth and development).” 

Now that I clarified where this assessment ultimately stems from, it is obvious that Eumi and Sean are the sole reason I became curious about the difference between attaining fluency in English during the early years and attaining it during the later stages in life. There is very little difference between their fluency levels when compared to one another, and their natural usage of this language only continues to evolve as they get older and mature. With that being said, my curiosity then prompted me to harp on the belief that their natural acquisition and gradual improvement of speaking in English have something to do with the critical period in a child's learning development, especially in light of the fact that they gradually gained fluency in this language from infancy and childhood to adolescence.

Becoming advanced with learning a language can have a significant impact on how well you grasp its usage eventually. This is where the critical period in a child's learning development takes effect since it is a biologically determined stage where the child is supposed to be optimally ready to acquire certain skills. Based on its definition, this period is associated with brain plasticity and is characterized by the highest potential for learning and development. The critical period is generally considered to occur in the early years of a child's life, from birth to around the age of five. It is crucial to learn language, vision, hearing, and other skills during this period because it is when the brain is particularly responsive to learning and the development of neural connections. This relates to how they developed their English language skills in a manner similar to that of native speakers, which is particularly clear given that they were exposed to the language from an early age. One of them, as I mentioned earlier, picked up English organically by watching different English-language cartoons, let alone the fact that he was instructed to communicate in English with everyone around him, including his family. To a certain degree, his family has some influence in how he developed his natural fluency in the language, and that is largely due to the fact that they decided to speak to him in English for as long as they could, primarily in an effort to help him become a native English speaker from birth.

Despite the fact that Eumi learnt the fundamentals of the language from her parents, she has also benefited from viewing English cartoons and speaking to everyone in English. The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) developed by Noam Chomsky is a factor that sets Eumi and Sean apart from the rest of our cousins. It is a theoretical concept that suggests the existence of a biological structure in the human brain that enables children to acquire language. Chomsky proposed that children are born with an innate ability to understand and generate language, and the LAD serves as a universal grammar processor, which allows them to grasp the complexities of language through exposure and interaction. Based on the manner in which Sean developed his preference for speaking English in his early years, youngsters may be able to progress in their English proficiency in a manner that will allow them to do so in the future. However, with Eumi, that isn't mostly the case. She learnt the language more intentionally and didn't pick it up naturally. Even if her education can be whittled down to homeschooling and tutorials, her parents have given her enough guidance that she has become incredibly proficient in English when speaking to others. She began with the fundamentals, as did Sean, who also started with basic words and sentence structures before expanding his vocabulary and growing more accustomed to speaking the language at such a young age.

All things considered, we can argue that learning to speak English in the early phases of human development, from birth to childhood, can aid non-native speakers like me in adapting and achieving higher levels of proficiency and fluency than those who are only beginning to learn it during their adolescent years. It is true that early development is more critical than later development, whether or not it takes work to understand the fundamentals of English communication during the adolescent years, and this is especially evident when you are learning the English language for communicative purposes.

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Levels of learning a language – Mango languages. (2023, March 16). https://mangolanguages.com/resources-articles/levels-of-learning-a-language/

Sriram, R. (2020, June 24). Why ages 2-7 matter so much for brain development. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-ages-2-7-matter-so-much-brain-development/

Cisneros-Franco, J. M., Voss, P., Thomas, M. E., & De Villers-Sidani, É. (2020). Critical periods of brain development. In Handbook of Clinical Neurology (pp. 75–88). https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-444-64150-2.00009-5

Jones, M. (2021, April 13). English Proficiency levels: A guide to determining your level. SpeakUp Resources. https://magoosh.com/english-speaking/english-proficiency-levels-a-guide-to-determining-your-level/

Vipond, T. (2023, October 25). Language proficiency levels. Corporate Finance Institute. https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/career/language-proficiency-levels/

Dore, R. A., Logan, J., Lin, T., Purtell, K. M., & Justice, L. M. (2020). Associations between children’s media use and language and literacy skills. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01734

Arulchelvan, P. (2019). Social media usage among English language learners in Primary School. https://www.redalyc.org/journal/6437/643770323033/html/

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#english #proficiency #languageacquisition #languagelearning #earlydevelopment #latedevelopment #nativespeaker #nonnativespeaker #chomsky #fluency

[wanderinghedgehog]

I love where you’re learning a language and a sentence pops into your mind in the language you’re learning instead of your first language. It’s like teaser fluency. Your brain is like “If you think this is cool, just wait until you can conjugate verbs with any efficiency.”

#language learning #linguistics #yiddish #learning Yiddish #fluency #grammar

[davidboles]

Learning Italian Lifetime Immersion Style

For the past 60 days, I have been intensively studying the Italian language. I want to learn Italian in order to better serve our ASL Opera project since 50% of the most popular operas were written in Italian (25% were written in German, and 15% were written in French). I understand modern Italian isn’t the same as “original opera Italian” — but learning something new only helps deepen the…

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[theundergroundwoman]

got 40/40 points on all preparatory English tests for the uni entrance exam without studying anything. thank the lord the people of this country aren’t expected to know English too well and the bar is therefore rather low

#knOwInG EnGliSh is The NorM stfu where I come from it ain’t + quit diminishing the effort non native English speakers put into reaching #fluency #rant post

[chiara-klara-claire]

language resources list with certification mock tests atm for German, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Finnish / rebloggable version 

Look up specific vocabulary lists too, so you are ready to talk about big topics as climate change and Queer rights :)

My English had a huge improvement when I was 14-15 and signed up to Deviantart and tumblr, actively & passively using English everyday, while my fellow classmates used it for 3 hours a week with grammar exercises.. my teacher was once surprised I knew the word “picky”, learned from a tag game...!

Keep in mind English is obviously easier to learn than Chinese and Arabic if your mothertongue is i.e. Dutch or Italian, its grammar also doesn’t require studying the grammar the same way you’d have to do with i.e. German, Finnish or Icelandic, at least that’s how I perceive it, and immersion plays a big role but that probably plays it as well...

#polyglot #langblr #language tips #language blog #language learning #foreign languages #learn languages #fluency #mine #thinking about changing my username tbh

[imlovesera]

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[beckysblog2]

Speaking a second language makes you live longer! Improve your life! Read my articles! Visit everyday!

#language learning #chatfellow #retention #speakeasy #fluency

[deepjuillet]

Becoming multilingual: Pitfalls of the 80-20 rule

Learning a language is an exciting process. Not only does it open new frontiers for you to discover the art and culture of a region/population, but it also enables your mind to think in a different way and improves your concentration and creativity. Being bilingual from early childhood brings neurological changes to our brains that help better cognitive functioning. From personal experience,…

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[alphainformatix]

Unlock your potential with spoken English coaching at Alpha Informatix! Choose us and pave your way to fluency!

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[fluentiaacademy]

How do I Choose Spoken English Classes in Delhi

Choosing the right English Speaking Course Near Me is crucial for achieving our goals. While comfort is important, prioritizing the best results is key. English, being an international language, boosts self-confidence. People judge us based on our speech, including slang, tone, and pronunciation.

Why Learn English?

Learning English is a step-by-step process, starting with basic pronunciation, then progressing to grammar and vocabulary. Fluency comes with time and practice. It's essential for achieving our goals.

Methods to Improve Spoken English

Listen to English Speakers: Surround yourself with English to enhance your understanding.

Watch English Movies: Engage with the language in a fun way through movies.

Talk to Yourself in English: Practice makes perfect; converse with yourself daily.

Play Tongue Twister Games: Enhance pronunciation skills through fun and challenging games.

Prepare Speeches: Practice for imaginary scenarios to build confidence.

Slow Down and Listen: Pay attention to your own speech, identifying areas for improvement.

Watch Pronunciation Videos: Learn American slang for accurate pronunciation.

Never Hesitate: Overcome fear by embracing opportunities to speak in English.

Record and Review: Record your speech, listen, and identify areas to refine.

Choosing the Right Classes

Longevity Matters: Opt for classes with years of experience in the market.

Quality Faculties: Ensure teachers have excellent teaching skills for effective learning.

Stick to Rules: Select trainers and classes that adhere to their rules, ensuring quality work.

Avoid Settling: Don't compromise; choose those who uphold standards over those who say yes to all your requirements.

Multiple Choices: Have several options, compare them, and finalize your decision.

Search Smartly in Delhi

Explore Options: There are numerous Spoken English Classes in Delhi; explore them all.

Make a List of Differences: Create a list highlighting differences between classes to avoid confusion.

Thorough Research: Think deeper before deciding; gather information from various sources.

Choosing the best English Speaking Course is a vital step in achieving fluency. By prioritizing quality over comfort and following a step-by-step improvement process, you'll make significant progress. In Delhi, where options abound, thorough research and smart decision-making are key. Choose wisely to embark on your journey to fluent English communication.

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