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There are many advantages to learning a foreign language, even though it may be difficult.

Several tips to help you understand the foundations of the German language (definite articles and proper pronunciation) as well as advice to prepare you for challenges that will confront you as your skills develop.

Learning German without books, tapes, and the traditional classroom is possible for free with the Internet. There are many websites that offer free courses and desktop tools to make learning easier and more fun.

There's a school-of-thought that says if you can speak at least one foreign language than you have the basic foundation to learn several more. So in theory, because I speak two languages I should be able to pick up the basics of the German language.

Learning a language can be frustrating, however, by tapping into the students natural strengths and abilities (multiple intelligences) teachers are able to reach each student and have a lot of fun. (based on Howard Gardner's MI theory)

It was easy to do so many different things in Berlin because the city is unbelievably easy to traverse. Or maybe it's just because I can read a map. For anyone planning to go to Berlin I recommend using the Metro and the underground.

This article provides practical suggestions for learning to read German. Whether you want to read a German newspaper, literary texts, or fulfill an academic requirement for graduate school, these ideas can move you toward your goal.

You've seen it: advertisements to "Learn conversational French in one day!", or "We offer the fastest, simplest way to learn Italian!", and my personal favorite: "Our proven method will have you speaking Japanese in no time!"

Learning a new language is often very difficult, but it doesn't have to be. For the most part people merely need to learn how to study.

One guaranteed way to have fun learning German is to learn it in Berlin. Living and learning here is an enriching experience for anyone.

Practically everyone in Germany prefers to speak German. This satirical German phrase guide is a spoof on how difficult a language it is.

In my quest to achieve native-like fluency in Spanish, I have struggled with an issue that is common to all language learners, whether one is learning a dead language like Latin or one of the many modern languages currently spoken on the planet: vocabulary.

A Haiku for Learning German

Learn a foreign language "Before You Know It," using this free program.

You can get beginner tapes and little phrase booklets, but you might be surprised at how little German you actually need to know. From a person who spent years studying German, here's all you actually need.

Some people find learning a language quite difficult. However, I am here to give you some tips.

Roger Grunwald was cast in a role that required his unique blend of acting and German-language abilities.

Immigrants to the United States often use TV shows and movies to help them learn English. When U.S. travelers go to other countries, they can tune in to U.S. TV shows or watch first run movies from Hollywood to help them learn a foreign language.

The history of Judiac & Hermetic Kabbalah, and the rights of gentile women to study them. Written for "Women, Religion and Social Change" (December 23, 2002) from the personal prospective of a Gentile woman who is beginning to study Hermetic Kabbalah.

Writing is not an ability people have at birth. Like reading, writing is something we must learn. For someone with a written expression disorder, writing is a skill that cannot be taken for granted.

Anyone can learn any language if they are willing to set aside about a half hour per day to study and practice.

The wide range of regional dialects and accents may make it difficult for you to speak and have a conversation in Austria.

English and German belong to the Indo-European family of languages. In addition to words shared through common ancestry, English, being an insatiable word borrower, has incorporated a wealth of German words and phrases into a wide range of semantic fields

Strongheart graced the silver screen from 1921-1927 and was the first dog star. His meteoric rise to fame set the stage for every dog star to follow. The biggest movie star in the world was once this German Shepherd Dog.

The Brucke Museum in Berlin celebrates a group of German Expressionist painters that called themselves, Die Brucke (the bridge).

While the Kindertransport of 1938 - 1939, saved Ten Thousand Jewish Children, it was the catalyst that took them away from their Jewish identities and forced them to adjust to a new country, language and culture.

Here are websites to help you learn almost any language for free.

This article offers advice on how to gain a working knowledge of a new language. It also briefly discusses the benefits of doing so.

There's no better way to learn a new language than to hear it spoken by fluent, native speakers of the language. The following resources are some of the best available to those desiring to learn a foreign language fluently!

Helping your kids and yourself learn a foreign language is easier today than ever before.

Review and guide to Pimsleur Language programs.

Will the German-dominated Europe get ugly against U.S.?

One day during German in my sophomore year, I teamed up with two other classmates to make German Crumble Cake from a magazine. Years later, it continues to be one of my favorite desserts to bake.

Boxers and German Shepherds are both known to be great guard dogs and family dogs. Read the pros and cons of both before deciding.

The German Shepherd is a beautiful and noble dog breed, but there are some factors you should consider before purchasing or adopting one. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of owning a German Shepherd dog.

Knowing what you should pack for your trip to Germany is an issue that is often overlooked on travel and vacation sites. There is plenty of information about Visas and transportation, but packing information is limited. This guide will help you decide.

Pimsleur language training is a way to quickly and effectively pick up the basics of a foreign language. However, it is designed strictly for conversation, not reading or writing, and does have a couple downsides.

This article is designed for people who are interested in learning a foreign language and may need some help deciding which one to study.

First time travelers to Germany are faced with a litany of differences - culture, customs and language. This is a guide for beginners to increase their comfort level as they plan their trip to Germany.

The benefits of becoming biligual outweigh the time it takes to learn the language.
Here are several reasons why you should learn a different language.

This article discusses Barack Obama's comment saying that American children need to learn how to speak Spanish.

There seems to be a paradox when it comes to learning other languages in the United States. Immigration is currently a hot issue in the country let alone one of the hot issues of the 2008 Presidential Elections.

A guide to the Rosetta Stone foreign language learning software.

Hanging out in mineral baths is a great way to relax and unwind. Mineraltherme Boblingen is a wonderful place to kill two and a half hours.

Bonjour, Guten Tag, Dia Dhuit, and hello! I'm excited to hear that the travel bug has bitten you, and that you'd like to leave the states and explore western Europe. This little guide will help you through the long and often stressful planning stages of your adventure.

These are a few things I've tried to help myself learn Spanish and German that make the process more enjoyable than simply sitting in a classroom.

Learning a foreign language -- particularly as an adult -- can be frustrating. Learning the vocabulary is half the battle, which means improving your memory. Following are some unique tips for memorizing foreign language vocabulary.

Barack Obama recently confirmed why many people find him off-putting when he admonished Americans to learn Spanish as a second language. At the same time he dismissed the idea that there was a problem with immigrants not learning English.

Preserving Alaska Native culture is a concern for the residents of Alaska. Fears about loss of unusual and beautiful languages, artwork, and dance that define the population has ignited discussion at the state, federal, and tribal council level.

Fortunately, most students who are having problems with the English language are placed in bilingual classes. Bilingual education is the best way to educate children who understand little or no English.

Discovering one's beginnings began as a hobby or a pastime for many and through book and movie "Roots" became very popular across the world. One's family history can contain tragedy, love, fortune, sorrow, and hidden treasures that only you can discover.

More and more it's suggested that we learn a second language in life.

Although Germany lost possession of its African colonies in 1918, traces of the German language and architecture remain there to this day. A visit to Namibia, Togo, and Tanzania especially will reveal numerous aspects of German culture, legacies of the colonial era.

teaching your kids another language, whether you are a parent or teacher , will help you to brush up on your language skills as well. Here are some tips that you are your children can try at home or in the classroom.

If you wish to follow Oprah's recommendation and read Ken Follett's 943-page "Pillars of the Earth," you may first wish to check out a Saginaw, Michigan professor's 243-page review of the author's career.

Learn the steps and documents needed to get married as a foreigner in Austria.

This is a small collection of common German sayings that will hopefully provide an insight into the little-appreciated lighter side of German thinking.

I absolutely loved experimenting with foreign recipes, especially dessert recipes, when I was in high school. One of my favorite ones to make is German cookies...

Cincinnati is home to a large German heritage, but much of it was lost during the anti-German movement in World War I and World War II.

This paper examines the debate over whether or not English should be the official language of the United States. The essay provides insight to the public opinion concerning this issue and the costs involved in having a multilingual society.

Multi-lingual Moe Berg was a baseball player and World War II spy who spied on Japan and Germany.

This paper examines German immigration to the United States and the lifestyle led by immigrants and their descendants.

I have always loved animals! I have always been in tune with them, it's as if I could read their thoughts and I could speak

A paper examining German strategy for the invasion of Poland.

I had a recent conversation with a relative over teaching foreign language to my kids. This person has a daughter in college who is majoring in languages. I was thoroughly impressed by this young woman.