There are lots of different opinions about the best way to learn a language. The aim of the blog is to discuss the most important ideas about how children and adults learn languages and the practical implications of these ideas.
Here are some questions people often ask about learning languages.
- Is it important to study grammar?
- Should I learn lists of vocabulary?
- Is it necessary to repeat phrases a lot?
- Can I learn just by having conversations?
- Does translating from English to my own language help?
- Can I teach myself or do I need a teacher?
- Should my children learn English from a very young age or is it OK to start when they are older?
We hope you will want to contribute your ideas to the blog too, whether you are someone learning English or someone helping other people to learn English.
We would like to share on the blog:
- Short articles about learning English
- Practical tips on ways to learn English
- Useful links
- Contributions from people about their experiences of learning languages
- Advice on learning English independently and in a class with a teacher
- Advice on helping your children to learn English
