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Arabic learning resources
I want to become fluent in Arabic through self-study. Since Arabic has many dialects, I want to first focus on learning Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) and then later move on to the Gulf dialect.
Right ...
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Gapped text in Proficiency
I feel like I haven't been doing the Gapped Text properly. I find links, try to fit them together. Or, sometimes my instinct tells me that it fits, so I choose it. For instance, this is the gap number ...
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How important is immersion for self-taught language learners?
Morphology includes understanding morphemes, which are the smallest units of meaning in a language. For example, the word "unhappiness" consists of three morphemes: "un-" (a prefix ...
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Best way to improve listening and speaking
I'm a learner from South Korea.
I think I'm skilled at listening and reading quite a bit, with TOEIC 965 and TOEIC Speaking AL level. Even got 98 points on the Korean university entrance test, top 1% ...
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Can a non-native phoneme acquire a new mental category through exposure?
As an example, for me, the contrast between [e] and [ɛ], such as Portuguese sé and sê, is a non-native contrast. If I pay attention, I can identify differences that allow me to distinguish between ...
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Is there any research available on brain parts getting involved while speaking tonal languages like Chinese and Korean as the second language?
I want to know whether anyone has assessed the activity of different brain parts that get active while speaking a tonal language as the second language and do not get involved while speaking non-tonal ...
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Need help with understanding Romanian
I have problems understanding Romanian grammar.
Especially for the words ați, a-ți, i-ați, l-ați, le-ați, m-ați.
Now you probably noticed that ați and a-ți are the same word, the only difference being ...
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Anki android app : Best setup for Spaced Repetition learning
I am new to the Android app for Anki to use for spaced repetition.
I have a bunch of cards categorized in sub-decks.
To take advantage of the spaced repetition technique, how many times a day should ...
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Courses for Modern Hebrew
I need to learn conversational Modern Hebrew to pursue a master's in Judaic studies. I can fluently/quickly read with vowels, but I have a limited vocabulary.
Any suggestions for good online courses ...
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Recommendations for Reading Material on Darija Etymology
I'm interested in learning more about the etymology of Moroccan Darija. Specifically, I'm looking for books, articles, or other resources that delve into the linguistic origins, historical influences, ...
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Which strategy should I use in reading German-language books?
I studied German several (20...) years ago and am returning to it. I did some basic grammar and vocabulary review and worked through a beginner-level textbook. Looking for a new challenge, I turned ...
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How to can I structure a Hebrew (or any other language) touch typing program for beginners?
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Currently, there doesn't seem to be many comprehensive programs designed specifically to teach Hebrew typing from scratch. (besides for this post which I found).
For example, MonkeyType ...
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How do native English speakers know the archaic or domain/time specific words in English literature like The Tale of Two Cities?
I have been reading The Tale of Two Cities for multiple months. The progress is pretty slow because I would like to know most of the details in a way that I can learn some literature techniques in ...
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Are there free objective tools that can be used for assessing pronunciation?
The "standard" would be against that of native speakers.
I'm also interested in fluency and intonation.
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How l could learn middle persian
How I could learn Middle Persian (i.e. from the time of the Sasanian Empire)? Are there any sources which you would recommend to help me learn it?