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Learning a classical language like Latin comes with many benefits. Apart from enabling you access to a vast amount of literary sources spanning two millennia, it can be of great help in learning a host of modern languages. Not just Romance languages, either: according to most estimates, at least 60% of English vocabulary is derived …
In an earlier post, I’ve given a few tips on how you can use podcasts to improve your English listening skills (you can read it here; also available in Serbian here). This article is for those who have neither the time nor the patience to listen to hour-long programmes, but would like quick and more …
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My students know how much I keep talking about the importance of listening, always making new suggestions about podcasts they could subscribe to or audio content they can access online. So, here’s another post of that variety! Let me first briefly explain why I’m so obsessed with listening. Firstly, it was mainly through listening that …
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If you love a good spook and want to improve your listening skills, why not listen to some scary podcasts? They are readily available, free, you can listen to them whenever you want, and they are just perfect for the season! Here’s a list of the top 5 I’ve been enjoying throughout the past year. …
Podcasts are a very simple and easily accessible tool that can do wonders for your language learning. Now that almost everyone has a smartphone and access to the internet, there's also access to a vast array of audio resources for your listening pleasure. As the whole idea of podcasting may sound a bit too abstract, …
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