Listen to learn a new language

[Francis Hult]

The Times of India

 

Listen to learn a new language

 

The best way of learning a foreign language is through regular exposure to its sound patterns - even if you are clueless about the meaning.

 

"However crazy it might sound, just listening to the language, even though you don't understand it, is critical. A lot of language teachers may not accept that," said Victoria University doctoral scholar Paul Sulzberger, who made the discovery. 

"If you want to learn Spanish, for example, frequently listening to a Spanish language radio station on the Internet will dramatically boost your ability to pick up the language and learn new words," he said.

 

Full story:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Health__Science/Listen_to_learn_a_new_language/articleshow/4040921.cms

 

 

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