"I like pimsleur, it's a great starting point, because I never know how to start. I get it from the library, most language learning thngs are extremely expensive, but you can try out everything with the library (& IILs). I dislike grammar…"
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Sofia replied to Veronica Borders's discussion Independent Language Learning in the group Speaking Foreign
Angela Mecha Doughnut replied to Veronica Borders's discussion Independent Language Learning in the group Speaking Foreign"Being on a tight budget, trying software and books hasn't really been much of an option for me. The internet is the best resource I've found. Livemocha is a good starting point, but like you said, it leaves some questions unanswered.
You…"
Lily O'Flaherty replied to Veronica Borders's discussion Independent Language Learning in the group Speaking Foreign"I'm picking up Italian, I want to properly learn it at some point, but what has helped me in French and Italian is watching loads of films in that language with the English subtitles and constantly listening to French/Italian songs (of course…"
Veronica Borders added a discussion to the group Speaking Foreign
Independent Language Learning
Because of the number of languages I want to learn, it won't be possible to take classes in all of them. As such, I'm all for learning independently. Do you have a favorite software or book for language learning? I haven't delved too much yet, but I've tried out livemocha. It's pretty good for getting a very basic grasp on the language, although I've found that it's necessary to search elsewhere for grammar explanations. Also, when looking for other tools, such as books, what do you look for?…See More
Veronica Borders replied to Nerdy Witty Nerdfighting Zoe's discussion What languages do you like to learn in the group Speaking Foreign"French for 4 years, nearly fluent. Spanish for 2 years, conversational. I hope to learn German and Polish in my future, so I should be starting one or both of them next year when I go to college. I'd also like to continue…"
Veronica Borders posted a discussionDylan's One Sign At a Time
A friend of a friend recently passed away. I didn't know him, but he was only 14 years old. A few months ago, he started a project with the goal to change the world one inspirational sign at a time. He wanted to change as many people's lives as possible for the better. I don't know any community better than the nerdfighters to carry out his goals. Let's help his project to live on.See http://www.facebook.com/DylansOneSignAtATime for…See More
Veronica Borders replied to Kaytt Ryan's discussion NaNoWriMo 2011!"I'm definitely doing it. This will be my fourth year!"
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- What Kind of Nerdfighter Are You?
- The kind who finds symbolism and meaning nearly everywhere yet lives by Sartrian existentialsim
- About Me:
- I like to read. When I have time and ideas, I write.
Linguistics is probably the most fascinating thing I've ever encountered, although the morally questionable things done in the name of science is high on the list as well.
- Favorite Books, Movies, Music, and more
- Favorite Books: Jane Eyre, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Hamlet, Matilda, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Brave New World, The Color Purple
Favorite Movies: Delicatessen, La Cage aux Folles,
Favorite Musicians: Regina Spektor, The Hush Sound, Pink Martini, Vampire Weekend, The Postal Service, Entertainment for the Braindead, Edith Piaf, Bejamin Biolay
Favorite TV shows: Eureka, Sherlock, Doctor Who, Being Human
- What's your favorite thing to put on your head?
- A dinosaur hat from when I was little that I still own.
- If you could do your happy dance with anyone who would it be with?
- My brother Noah.
- When did you start watching the Vlogbrothers?
- October, 2010
- Make up your own DFTBA initialism!
- NRYC - Never Regret Your Choices
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