You can actually learn a language naturally without going to school or studying a textbook. I call this “Language Of Life”. Many expatriates who live outside their native environment can prove this theory to be true. That you do not need a textbook or go to school to learn a foreign language, you just need [...]
Are You Wasting Time With Google Search For Languages?
by Hanifa K. Cook on April 13, 2009 in Internet, Language, Tool
Custom Search Are you learning a language programme online and feel you are not making the kind of progress you are hoping for? Are you speaking beyond just greeting words like hello, how are you, and basic expressions like “My name is….”? Are you interested in learning more than just the basic social greeting phrases [...]
Prepared learning environment filled with love and dedication
by Hanifa K. Cook on March 15, 2009 in Environment
10 weeks ago, I was still in Australia enjoying summer vacation. When I arrived back home, I received a phone call from my daughter’s Mandarin tutor. She spoke to me in English with a very heavy Mandarin accent, “Hello! Is your daughter coming to register for this term’s new programme?” Instantly, I replied, “I am [...]
Google Video Trend: Can You Handle The Craze?
by Hanifa on November 14, 2008 in Internet, News
Dot Com Reality Check Before I go rambling on about google video craze, there are 3 posts here which I highly recommend you to read as well. Environment for mobile phone and internet users/ Modern History Of Childhood Social Environment./ Google Trends and Google Mail Cool Tools I spoke about the prepared environment and blog [...]
Tips On How To Learn Language From The Environment
by Hanifa K. Cook on November 13, 2008 in Environment, Language
If you have just arrived here, do read, Observing Language Development first. This is how I learn my 5th language. No dictionary, no translator, just work with the environment straight away. I use a specific example, grocery shopping. I used to keep a record of all the grocery list and receipts, and the domestic staff [...]
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