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3 Free Tools to Build Up Your Motivation For Language Study

 

You know how it goes. Halfway into January, and your New Year’s resolutions don’t look that flashy any more – what seemed to be a good and useful plan turns into a pile of unconnected wishes…sounds familiar? Well, fear not. Today you’re getting introduced to three fabulous instruments. Each of these will help you get your foreign language learning back on track. Best of all, none of those costs a penny.

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“It’s just a tool” – Choosing & maintaining your language toolbox

You don’t have to be totally devoted to foreign language learning to see its value. And you don’t need to be always convinced by appeals to life-changing, horizon-expanding power of learning a new language. Today’s blog post is for those who appreciate language for one thing only: getting things done. Because – like so many things – it’s worth doing well.

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Forget The App For That: 5 Low Tech Language Learning Tools To Use Now

Okay, we’ve all been there, and I’m no exception. Your new project, or a new idea for doing something – becomes, if unchecked, an excuse to buy a ton of stuff and gadgets. These do two damaging things to your plan, whatever it is: firstly, they damage your budget – and secondly, they give you a pillar to hide behind and avoid doing real work (Hugh MacLeod has more here – read it!).

Fear not, power learners. Today we come back to the tried and true – to five tools so basic, you may have forgotten they existed. And we’ll look at how best to use them in language learning. Get ready for a blast from the past!