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As you can see from the Language Learning Tips pages, there are lots of different ways to enhance your language study, accelerate your learning, supplement your language method and just make it all more enjoyable. But, is that all? Are there other techniques we can try to improve our language learning?

Have you discovered some software program which has energized your language learning? Or found a great way to remember vocabulary or learn grammar? Maybe it's not something revolutionary, but you've tried some new twist on a technique which really worked for you.

Even if you've used techniques that are tried and true and seem 'old hat,' contribute your best language learning tips here. Share what has worked for you and help other language learners find what works best for them.

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verbal reminders 
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Dr.Blind 
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Go There! 
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Practice A Singer's Practice 
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Study Immediately Before Retiring & Immediately Upon Waking 
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USE IT 
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livemocha.com 
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Go through a book armed only with a dictionary and grammar book. 
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Isolation from your mother tongue 
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Think in the language you are learning 
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Extensive Reading 
Get your passive vocabulary to the level where you can read simple children's fiction novels (about 2000 words) and start reading extensively i.e. 1. …

Watch US shows dubbed in a target language 
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get more out of your language course 
A lot of what we cover in a language course is soon forgotten. One thing I started doing this year was learn all the new vocabulary I came across in my …

Study on your own but with an Advisor to Motivate you 
I tried Spanish few years ago at college. I didn't attend most of the lectures however I got much higher grades than most of my peers. They thought am …

Screensaver flash cards 
I'm at quite an advanced level but still need to add to my vocabulary so I made myself flashcards for my work computer. 1. I created an image file of …

The dictionary util 
The dictionary is a useful tool to understand new languages as well as to the exact meaning of a word and its synonyms contains brief but complete lists …

Read English Books in Translation 
Reading an English book tranlated into your target language is a great way to start - especially if you've read the English version and already know what's …

Expose Yourself to the Language 
The single best way to learn any new language is to expose yourself to it as much and as often as possible. No matter what method you are using this will …

Podcasting and news topics language comparison 
I very often use podcasting, which represents a really very good way and source of learning languages. Its advantage: you may choose to download and listen …

Key-Word Association and Daisy Chaining to Remember Foreign Language Vocabulary(Mnemonics)  
Key-Word Association and Daisy Chaining to Remember Foreign Language Vocabulary(Mnemonics) Mnemonics means any method or strategy used to improve the …

Identify Your Need 
In order to learn a language, you first must identify your "felt need" for having that language skill. By "felt need" I mean, What is it in your life that …

Buy a Pocket Dictionary 
One of the best things you can buy to help you learn a new language is a pocket dictionary. And make sure to actually keep it in your pocket. Keep …

What Interests You... 
As I came into 2007 it was my first year out of school. I was interested in car, music and computer at the time. I met a group of people out one night …

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Look at papers, watch movies, Visit the country!!! 
Look at papers, watch movies (if possible TV shows), Visit the country!!! I'm currently learning Czech and have recently (about 3 months) moved to Prague, …

English in 6 Months 
I'm a spanish native speaker, so the foreign language I learned was english. I learned by myself so maybe my level is not perfect, however I can say that …

Pictures 
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Learn a foreign language by immersion 
The best way that I have found to learn a foreign language is immersion. This is based on years of High School and College level classes, travel to foreign …

Podcasts Rule! 
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Read out loud as fast as you can! 
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