This episode of the Radio Lingua Club introduces the first in a series of learner interviews. We’re talking to Jessica who has the opportunity to practise the language she is learning every day because she is currently living and studying in Vienna, Austria. This content is available to members of the Radio Lingua Club only. Find out more how you can become a member here and access our regular learning tips and discount codes.
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In the most recent episode of our language-learning coaching course, we looked at using iTunes to access authentic materials for language learners. Hopefully over the past week you’ve been discovering all sorts of interesting materials created for native speakers – don’t forget you can share this in the comments area for last week’s episode. This week we’ll take things a step further and look at how localised websites including YouTube and Google can help you with your language learning. This content is available to members of the Radio Lingua Club only. Find out more how you can become a member and access our regular learning tips and discount codes.
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Our radio play continues in lesson 75 as David and Christina get to know Jean-Jacques and Sophie a bit more. They talk about their children and pets, and about the food they’re going to order. The conversation includes some examples of the conditional tense, the comparative, and the use of the word en.
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In lesson 47 it’s time to take a look at radical changing verbs, verbs which have some regular spelling changes in certain parts of the verb. Once you get used to these patterns you’ll be conjugating verbs like querer, pensar, poder and volver without a problem!
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Last week in our language-learning tips course we looked at strategies to develop a good accent in the language you are learning. It’s not always possible to copy the accents of native speakers around you, so this week we’ll provide a powerful method for accessing native speakers in order to emulate their speech patterns – one of the biggest iTunes secrets for language-learners! This content is available to members of the Radio Lingua Club only. Find out more how you can become a member and access our regular learning tips and discount codes.
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In lesson 46 Mark and Kara look at the difference between ser and estar, the two verbs which mean ‘to be’ in Spanish, and a grammar point learners often find difficult.
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In episode 74 of Coffee Break French David and Christina decide to join Jean-Jacques and Sophie for dinner in the latest instalment of our ‘radio play’. Topics covered include a review of ‘beaucoup de’ and a very brief introduction to the subjunctive mood.
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One aspect of speaking a foreign language which learners often find difficult is acquiring a good accent. This week we’re looking at this topic and we’ll be providing some tips on how to improve your accent in the foreign language. The content on this post is restricted to members of the Radio Lingua Club. If you’re already a member then you can access this by logging into your Control Panel and then returning to this page.
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