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    Fun with Languages: Tips and Tricks to Master Foreign Languages Easily
    Fun with Languages: Tips and Tricks to Master Foreign Languages Easily
    Fun with Languages: Tips and Tricks to Master Foreign Languages Easily
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    Fun with Languages: Tips and Tricks to Master Foreign Languages Easily

    By Monica Di Santi

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    Do your habits and belief system slow down your foreign language performance? Want to practice or brush up a foreign language quickly and easily?

    Fun with languages is a comprehensive hands-on guide that helps you improve your command of foreign languages, build self-confidence, and understand why you're failing in certain areas beyond your linguistic abilities.

    This book is a compilation of articles that were written as separate reports to provide people with practical analysis, tips and activities in the field of foreign language acquisition.

    This guide provides you with opportunities to:

    * Create new and successful habits

    * Practice your foreign language in informal situations.

    * Use authentic information to skyrocket your learning.

    * Connect your emotions to the foreign language.

    Monica Di Santi is an experienced travel education consultant, teacher, translator, traveler, trip organizer, and writer who has worked with languages for over 20 years. She holds a master's degree in linguistics.

    She has written more than 50 articles and stories, published in the USA, Canada and India. She offers advice on international programs, and encourages individuals to learn languages and travel abroad at www.e1-network.com/en

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    PublisherMonica Di Santi
    Release dateApr 11, 2017
    ISBN9781370545117
    Fun with Languages: Tips and Tricks to Master Foreign Languages Easily
    Author

    Monica Di Santi

    Monica Di Santi is an experienced travel education consultant, teacher, translator, traveler, trip organizer, and writer who has worked with languages for over 20 years.She holds a master's degree in linguistics.She has written more than 50 articles and stories. She offers advice on international education programs and encourages individuals to learn languages and travel abroad at www.e1-network.com

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      Fun with Languages - Monica Di Santi

      Fun With Languages

      Tips and Tricks to Master

      Foreign Languages Easily

      Monica Di Santi

      FUN WITH LANGUAGES

      Copyright 2017 Monica Di Santi

      Published by Monica Di Santi at Smashwords

      First published 2017

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your enjoyment only, then please return to Smashwords.com or your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Disclaimer

      The content provided in this book is simply for educational purposes. Although the author has made every effort to provide accurate and correct information at press time, the author does not assume and hereby disclaim any liability for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. You are responsible for your own choice, actions and results.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Part I

      Considerations before Learning a Foreign language

      1 Benefits of Speaking a Foreign Language

      2 Have you Ever Quit Learning a Foreign Language?

      3 How to Be a Successful Learner

      Part II

      Working with a Foreign Language

      4 Poor Listening

      5 Improve your Pronunciation

      6 The Powerful Help of Audio Books

      7 How to Find Opportunities to Speak Foreign Languages Anywhere

      8 Tips to Read in a Foreign Language

      9 The Writing Task

      10 The Task-Based Learning

      11 Learning through Technology

      12 Boost your Learning with a Smile

      13 Discover Comic Strips’ Hidden Wealth

      14 Improve your Foreign Language through Songs

      15 Enjoying Video Games to the Fullest

      16 Do you Speak Foreign Languages from your Heart?

      Part III

      Enjoying Foreign Languages Abroad

      17 An Enriching Experience Abroad

      18 Your Travel Plan

      19 Travelers’ Checklist

      20 Trip Safety Tips

      21 How to Be a Welcomed Guest Abroad

      Conclusion

      References

      About the Author

      Connect with Monica Di Santi

      Introduction

      Perhaps you’ve already taken a language course and need extra practice, or you want to refresh a foreign language after a long break. In both cases, this guide will help you improve your command of the language, build self-confidence and understand why you’re failing in certain areas beyond your linguistic skills.

      I’m an experienced travel education consultant, teacher, translator, traveler, trip organizer, and writer who

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