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Vocabulary: Memorise
How to Learn a Language
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Genre: OtherSetting: OtherNew Vocabulary: Abstract, Affective filter, Bibliography, Cognate, Comprehensible input, Conscious, Controversial, Criticise, Data, Figure out, Hypothesis, Innate, Make a deal, Memorise, Monitor, Negative emotions, Output, Panic, Researcher, Second language acquisition, Spark an interest, State (say), Subconscious, TheoryWord Count: 5130Original Author: Ariel GoodbodyIn this episode, I explain the theory behind second language acquisition, or the way that we learn languages and how best to study languages. I introduce Stephen Krashen’s Theory of Comprehensible Input and discuss the five hypotheses that make it up, and then explain how I used this theory when creating Easy Stories in English.
Why You Must Read (Introduction to my new book)
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Genre: OtherSetting: OtherNew Vocabulary: “Don’t sweat it”, Comprehensible, Contradict, Crime, Experiment, Expert, Follow a story, Juvenile delinquent reform centre, Memorise, Naturally, No shame in, Novel, Pleasure, Replicate a study, Science fiction, Second language acquisition, Silence, Train your ear, TranslationWord Count: 3459Original Author: Ariel Goodbody‘Why do I need to read in English?’ My students often ask me this. They think, ‘I go to classes, I do my homework, I watch films in English. Why should I read books?’ Actually, reading is the best way to improve your English. I will tell you why.