Conversation Piece » learning | Conversation Piece /blog News right from the UK's premier language services provider. Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:04:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Top 3 Ways to Learn a Language /blog/top-3-ways-learn-a-language/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-3-ways-learn-a-language /blog/top-3-ways-learn-a-language/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:50:14 +0000 Jason /blog/?p=67 There are numerous methods to learn a language, as with everything in life every option will have its own advantages and disadvantages. The top three main methods of learn a language are explained. 1. Face to Face One-to-One Language Tuition You can talk to the tutor, have a personal learning …

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There are numerous methods to learn a language, as with everything in life every option will have its own advantages and disadvantages. The top three main methods of learn a language are explained.

1. Face to Face One-to-One Language Tuition

Private Language LessonsYou can talk to the tutor, have a personal learning schedule and learn at the pace you would like to learn at. This enables you to really learn the language properly and in an efficient way. Having a tutor is great because you can work on all four of the main parts of a language: the reading, writing, speaking and listening. It would be highly advisable to get a native tutor, especially since native tutors can really help with all the accents and pronunciation of words and phrases.

2. Group Language Lessons

Adult group language tuitionSimilar to the personal one-to-one tuition, however the main differences are that you will be learning in a group lesson. This means that say you have a group of five students, the attention of the teacher will be split among all five students. It is a great cost-effective method for students if they can find a group lesson with people who are on the similar level and similar learning pace as them.

3. Online Skype Method to Learn a Language

Online Language LessonsThis is becoming a more popular way to take lessons. Online language lessons are pretty similar to the one-to-one tuition style but saves time and money. The tutor generally doesn’t have to travel to the student’s location so travel time and travel costs are saved. Coupled with the flexibility of the lessons and the location it can in fact be quite easy to organise in comparison to face-to-face tuition. We have many tutors who will teach the lesson online and costs are generally cheaper, while retaining all the goodness of a personal dedicated tutor.

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Top 3 Tips for Learning French /blog/top-3-tips-learning-french/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-3-tips-learning-french /blog/top-3-tips-learning-french/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:40:35 +0000 Jason /blog/?p=39 French is the most common foreign language taught in schools now, especially since we are neighbours with France. Learning French can be difficult but with the help of these top tips things can be easier. Tip 1: Practise Your French As with all languages, it is important that you keep …

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French is the most common foreign language taught in schools now, especially since we are neighbours with France. Learning French can be difficult but with the help of these top tips things can be easier.

Tip 1: Practise Your French

As with all languages, it is important that you keep up to scratch with the language. You should be continuously practising the language. Try to do the following:

  • Write notes to yourself in French, or keep a diary in French and make daily entries. Look back through the diary every few weeks and see what spelling mistakes or grammatical errors you have made, don’t hesitate to look up words or phrases in your French dictionary.
  • Listen to French audiobooks. Try audiobooks for younger children first, and then when you’re more comfortable with the language try to listen to ones tailored for more experienced French listeners.
  • Speak and record. Record your spoken French, and play it back to yourself and correct any mistakes.
  • Read the French newspapers. Try and get your hands on a French newspaper and practise reading, you might need the assistance of your dictionary.

If you have a smartphone try download the Google Translate app for Android or Apple, or if you have the internet try the website. This can often be faster than searching through a French to English dictionary.

Tip 2: Use Online Resources

Try one of the following online resources:

  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/
  • http://www.bonjour.com/
  • http://www.youtube.com/

French Tuition LessonTip 3: Find a French Tutor

A French tutor can often be the most effective method of learning French. The tutor can coach you, while correcting all your mistakes in the language along the way. Many tutors will come to your house and provide one-to-one personal and a custom-tailored curriculum to suit your needs. Some tutors will also provide group tuition at a discounted price.

To get help in finding your French tutor click here.

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