Want to learn a new language? Check out this read ---~ 4 Stars!!!
A Tool Case For Language Learning: 40 Tools to Become a
Top-Notch Language Learner by Nagi An
Book Summary:
You can approach language
learning from many different perspectives. You may think that the best way to
learn is through immersion and seek an opportunity to live in a foreign country
for a while. Maybe you are good at memorizing lists and therefore tend to learn
best by applying mnemonics techniques. Some learn via song, some prefer
flashcards, and others learn by watching movies with subtitles. Other
approaches include keeping a diary to reflect upon your performance and reading
a lot of material in the target language.
Until we know what other
techniques or tools exist beyond what we already know or apply, we can’t be
sure that we are learning in the way that suits us best. It’s essential to
experiment with tools we haven’t tried before to determine the most effective
ways for us to learn.
In this book, there are 40 such
tools for learning languages. The aim is to show you why, how, and when certain
tools work, and to give you a thorough understanding of the techniques you can
employ as you are learning languages.
Try them all, experiment with
them, and mix and match to create a personalized process for yourself.
You are different from other language
learners. That’s why your learning path should be different, too.
Build a language learning path
that is right for you.
Amazon Link - https://amzn.to/2tT81vN
Manhattan Book Review – 4 Stars
"Readers may also find that
certain tools go far beyond their original purpose. Strategies like the
Pomodoro Technique and using existing habits as a “trigger” (such as reviewing
five vocabulary words while getting into bed, or repeating a newly learned
phrase a few times before eating each meal) work with learning just about
anything, not only languages. As such, although the techniques explored in An’s
book could be found on the Web through a lot of digging and searching, Tool
Case presents them in a clear and succinct summary—with the science to back it
up—that’s worth the read for every budding language learner."
Reviewed By: Kelly Zhang
Author Bio
I’m committed to understanding how we learn and create in
adulthood. On the one hand, by increasing awareness of effective learning
strategies, we can learn faster. Experimenting with different tools allows us
to unleash what works best for us. On the other hand, the most desired outputs
of learning are exploring and creating. That’s why I do research in both areas
– how knowledge building and understanding work, and how we can improve skills
like ideation, analyzing and evaluating – so that we can be more productive and
creative. I write books and design courses based on the findings of my
research, trips I take and experiments I carry out on my small business. To
read nuggets of my current work, you can visit www.bynagi.com
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