Staying Fluent

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

In this insightful and comprehensive volume, leaders and managers can explore how they can use their power and choice of behavioural options more effectively to develop a positive and healthy working environment where people and the organization can succeed. Based on the Functional Fluency model as it was developed by Dr Susannah Temple, this book details the art and skill of interpersonal effectiveness, describing the behaviours that enable human beings to get along well together and to flourish and thrive. Fluent leaders make positive and flexible responses which help things turn out well, instead of repeating old automatic reactions that sometimes make things worse. By inspiring and motivating others, they manage and lead constructively, saving time, energy, and stress. Further, becoming functionally fluent will improve their problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, enabling them to cultivate successful relationships. Through engaging case studies and opportunities for personal reflection, The Fluent Leader addresses situations leaders face as managers, team leaders, senior executives, and change agents. The Fluent Leader guides leaders and managers, at all levels in any kind of organization, in how to use the most effective behaviours, and how to change ineffective behaviours, which are draining them or holding them back.

Maintaining your language skills in a crazy world can be difficult. Don't let your fluency slip away! This concise volume can be read in about an hour. It shows you how to dedicate your time wisely and be victorious on your quest to maintain your fluency in any language. It contains tried-and-true strategies presented in plain English by an author who has personal experience with language acquisition and a doctoral degree in applied linguistics. In addition to showing you how to maintain fluency, this book dispels myths about language learning that are too often taken for granted. Learn best practices and gain insights about how to maintain the other language(s) you have learned so that you can hold on to your complete identity. Advanced learners can use many of the strategies provided here to hone their skills. Find out the best ways to use that language - don't lose it!

Mastering English: Best Ways and Tips to Stay Fluent is an invaluable guide for language learners seeking to enhance their English proficiency and maintain fluency. This comprehensive book offers a wealth of practical strategies, effective techniques, and proven tips to help you navigate the challenges of learning and retaining the English language. Whether you are a beginner embarking on your English language journey or an advanced learner striving to maintain fluency, this book provides a roadmap to success. It covers various aspects of language acquisition, including vocabulary expansion, grammar mastery, pronunciation improvement, and effective communication skills. Inside these pages, you will discover a range of effective learning techniques tailored to different learning styles. From engaging in immersive language experiences to incorporating technology into your study routine, Mastering English provides a multitude of tools and resources to make your language learning journey enjoyable, effective, and sustainable. Additionally, this book emphasizes the importance of continuous practice and offers innovative ways to integrate English into your daily life. You will find practical tips for developing a language learning routine, maximizing your exposure to English through reading, listening, and speaking, and leveraging conversation partners or language exchange opportunities. Mastering English also recognizes the significance of cultural understanding in language learning. It delves into the nuances of English idioms, expressions, and cultural norms, allowing you to communicate with authenticity and confidence. This book is not just a compilation of language learning strategies; it is a source of inspiration and motivation. It addresses common challenges faced by language learners and provides guidance on overcoming them. It instills a growth mindset, encouraging you to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities and persist in your language learning journey. Whether you are learning English for academic, professional, or personal reasons, Mastering English equips you with the tools and knowledge necessary to stay fluent. It empowers you to communicate effectively, express yourself with clarity, and build connections across cultures and boundaries. Embark on the journey to English language mastery with Mastering English: Best Ways and Tips to Stay Fluent. Let this book be your trusted companion as you navigate the intricacies of the English language, expand your linguistic horizons, and embark on a lifelong adventure of learning and self-improvement.

Embark on a transformative journey to linguistic mastery with "Mastering Spanish: A Comprehensive Guide to Fluent Communication." Whether you're a novice learner or seeking to refine your existing skills, this meticulously crafted guide offers a roadmap to proficiency in the Spanish language. Dive into ten immersive chapters, each meticulously designed to address every facet of language acquisition. From laying a robust foundation in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to honing advanced communication skills, this book provides a step-by-step approach to achieving fluency. Explore dynamic strategies for expanding your vocabulary, perfecting grammar and syntax, and enhancing listening comprehension. Engage in practical exercises, interactive activities, and cultural insights to deepen your understanding of Spanish language and culture. Discover the keys to confident speaking, effective communication, and cultural competence as you navigate real-world scenarios with ease. Harness the power of technology and immersive experiences to accelerate your learning journey. Whether you're studying independently or in a group, "Mastering Spanish" equips you with the tools, techniques, and resources necessary to succeed. Join countless learners worldwide who have embraced the Spanish language and unlocked new opportunities for personal growth and connection. With dedication, perseverance, and this indispensable guide, you too can unlock the door to fluent communication and embark on a lifelong adventure of language mastery.

This volume illustrates the high potential of learner corpus investigations for research into the CAF triad by presenting eleven original learner corpus-based studies which are set within solid theoretical frameworks, examine learner corpora with state-of-the-art analytical techniques and yield highly interesting findings. The volume’s major strength lies in the range of issues it undertakes and in its interdisciplinary thematic novelty. The chapters collectively address all three dimensions of L2 performance related to different linguistic subsystems (i.e. lexical, phraseological and grammatical complexity and accuracy, along with fluency) as well as the interactions among these constructs. The studies are based on data drawn from carefully compiled learner corpora which are analysed with the help of diverse corpus-based methods. The theoretical discussions and the empirical results shall contribute to the advancement of the fields of SLA and writing and speech research and shall inspire further investigations in the area of the CAF triad.

Tourism and Wellness: Travel for the Good of All? enhances academic understandings and analyses of tourism as a social and worldmaking force by situating broad questions of well-being, health, and equity within the scaffolds of critical tourism studies. Contributors touch on power and politics, space and place, reflexivity and relationships, values and affect, and inequality and equity as viewed through critically informed and social justice perspectives. This collection of cutting-edge, critical tourism analyses contextualizes and disrupts how wellness is understood in tourism. For more information, check out A Conversation with the Editors of Tourism and Wellness: Travel for the Good of All?