Learn Chinese Middle Chinese Readings- Part 1 I recently calculated the readings of several thousand Chinese characters based on the categories given in old dictionaries. The data presented here is unique given the fact that I retain the palatal endings
Language Learning Tips The problem with text-based methods and vocabulary memorization In Learn Languages Like a Child?, we touched briefly on whether adults can learn languages more effectively than children, and in Can adults learn languages more effectively than children?, we discussed methodology. In
Language Learning Tips Can adults learn languages more effectively than children? In the previous article we touched briefly on whether adults can learn languages more effectively than children. In this article, we'll touch on methodology. Sentences with Comprehensible Input What is needed is a
Language Learning Tips Second Language Acquisition vs Learning A slideshow recently published discusses Krashen's five main hypotheses on second language acquisition. Here is a recapitulation of the points covered. The Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis Acquisition and learning are completely different. Acquisition means you're
What is the Phonological Loop? Sentences Stuck in Your Head If you're a learner of German then you may have encountered the term Ohrwurm, or earworm, which describes a piece of music or phrase that repeats itself over
Language Learning Tips Memory Anchors Don't memorize - Use your Senses In the article "Memory and Language Learning", I discussed briefly how memory is made up of synapses between nerve cells, how these are created and
Language Learning Tips Memory and Language Learning How does Memory Work? If memories are things, then what do they actually look like?[^1] Memory is complex, but in its simplest form, they are nerve cells that connect to each other
