Living Language asks Trying Not To Try author, Edward Slingerland, a few questions about the Chinese language, the connection between language and thought, and most importantly, how language learners can get “into the zone.” LL: In your book, you focus … Continue reading
Are you deciding between Living Language and Rosetta Stone? Here are 5 reasons to go with us! Continue reading
You may not have seen Amour, but you probably know that it won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. If you’re planning on watching it because it’s apparently a very good film, AND because you happen to be learning French, here is some advice that will help you enjoy the film and get a little French mileage out of it, too. Naturally this applies to any language you happen to be learning and any film in that language that you’d like to see! Continue reading
We’re ten days into the new year, which means right about now is the time when your New Year’s Resolution to learn a new language might need a bit of a boost. Before you give up and put … Continue reading
As a matter of fact, we can and should be. As the owner of ABC Languages, a language school in New York, I do have my biases but, ultimately, the goal here is for you, the language student, to have … Continue reading
Recently we asked our Facebook fans for some tips on practicing great pronunciation, since this is one of the toughest aspects of learning a new language—especially when you’re not in one of the language-speaking countries (yet!). Here are some of … Continue reading
#8220;The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language.” - Ezra Pound The swimming pools are being drained and weather is starting to cool down. That means one thing to most of those under the age of … Continue reading
The reviews are in: Living Language apps are fun, easy-to-use, and effective for learning new languages. Recently the New York Times and Wired praised the app for its overall quality, innovative games, and comprehensive instruction. Bob Tedeschi of the Personal Tech section … Continue reading
