Learning A New Language For Dummies - Softcover

Cabrera-Puche, Maria J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1394249918 ISBN 13: 9781394249916

Verlag: For Dummies, 2025

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Strategies, tools, and motivation for learning a new language

Learning A New Language For Dummies explains how you can create a personal plan to achieve your language learning goals. Get research-based suggestions for speeding up your language acquisition and learn about the benefits of leveling up your linguistic ability. Even if you've never studied a language before, this easy-to-understand guide will prepare you to pick the learning methods that will work best for you. You#ll also get an intro to the basics of how humans learn languages, so you can stay motivated, set realistic goals, and achieve success. No matter what language you want to learn, this Dummies guide will help you start off on the right foot.

• Choose a language learning approach that fits you and your lifestyle
• Get step-by-step guidance for making a plan and setting achievable goals
• Learn techniques and strategies for learning quicker and retaining more
• Improve your odds of success with a foundation of knowledge about the learning process

Anyone considering learning a new language or refreshing their knowledge of a language―and language teachers, too―will love Learning a New Language For Dummies.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Dr. María J. Cabrera-Puche is a Professor of Languages and Cultures at West Chester University of PA, where she teaches Spanish (all proficiency levels), linguistics, bilingualism, and language teaching methods. Her areas of focus include second language acquisition, bilingualism, and assessment. Among other publications, María is co-author of the Spanish textbook Tu mundo: español sin fronteras, and co-editor of Romance Linguistics 2006. María is a certified ACTFL ILR OPI tester.

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Proven tips for making a new language stick

Learning a new language takes practice, motivation, and patience. Learning a New Language For Dummies helps you make sure all that practice pays off, with expert tips and strategies for maximizing your learning. This book helps you create a personalized language learning plan, complete with achievable goals and methods that will work for you. You’ll also find great advice on how to use technology to learn a language faster, find opportunities to practice your new language, boost your confidence with your new language, and beyond.

Inside…

• What learning a new language entails
• Benefits of language learning
• Choosing a language to learn
• Knowing your learning style
• Practicing language skills
• Keeping yourself motivated
• Methods for learning faster
• Evidence-based techniques

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: For Dummies
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1394249918
• ISBN 13: 9781394249916
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 288
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland