Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book The Way of the Linguist written by Steve Kaufmann and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com.
Download or read book Boost up your English written by Александр Чумаков and published by Litres. This book was released on 2023-08-23 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost up your English – это не просто курс английского языка для тех, кто хочет говорить по-английски лучше, чем он это делает сейчас; Это незабываемое путешествие в мир настоящего английского языка. Каждый урок – это не просто история о главном герое, это бесценный жизненный опыт, которым он делится с вами. Аудио-приложение поможет вам лучше понимать английский на слух и говорить по-английски правильно, уверенно и красиво.
Download or read book Fluent Forever written by Gabriel Wyner and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Einstein Factor written by Win Wenger, Ph.D. and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2017-04-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Einstein Factor liberates mental abilities you didn’t know you had. I tried the techniques in the book and they paid off instantly. It’s almost scary." —Duncan Maxwell Anderson, senior editor, Success. New research suggests that the superior achievements of famous thinkers may have been more the result of mental conditioning than genetic superiority. Now you can learn to condition your mind in the same way and improve your performance in virtually all aspects of mental ability, including memory, quickness, IQ, and learning capacity. Intelligence pioneer Dr. Win Wenger has identified the tools you need to reach greater levels of sharpness, insight, and overall intelligence. Using Wenger’s Image Streaming technique, you learn to bypass inhibitions and access the hypernormal capabilities hidden in your own subconscious. Discover how you can: • Improve your memory • Read faster and learn more quickly • Solve problems like a genius • Score higher on tests • Build self-esteem • Induce a state of total creative absorption • Access powerful subconscious insights through visualization • Increase your intelligence The Einstein Factor is your key to living an extraordinarily effective and creative life!
Download or read book Improve Your Written English written by Marion Field and published by How to Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in short, accessible sections, this book explains the basics of writing good English. It includes punctuation, sentence construction and spelling. You will learn how to adopt different tasks, such as writing a report, essay or short story. There are also chapters on letter writing, filling in forms and constructing job applications.
Download or read book Amerika jin No Y ni Eigo O Hanas written by Amy Gillett and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How To English written by Adam David Broughton and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teachers are obsessed with telling you what to learn. The problem is, nobody teaches you how to learn. This is all about to change. In his new book, How To English, Adam David Broughton shares a revolutionary and powerful system that teaches you exactly how to make incredible progress in all aspects of English. In How To English, you will learn 62 practical techniques to become an independent learner in 31 days, and everything you will ever need to get the level you've always wanted in English and enjoy the process. How to master English fluency How to listen perfectly in English How to stop making mistakes in English How to improve your pronunciation How to expand your vocabulary in English How to have perfect English grammar How to stay motivated, be disciplined and create a habit ...and 55 other amazing techniques. Everyone knows that it's not what you do in class that determines your progress in English, it's what you do when you are not in class. However, English learners often don't know what to do. As a result, at some point, every English learner stops making progress. Then they get frustrated. How To English is the antidote to this frustration. When you learn how to learn English, you never need to worry about what you learn in English.
Download or read book McGraw Hill Education Essential ESL Dictionary written by McGraw Hill and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn and understand thousands of new English words Clear, comprehensive, and easy to use, McGraw-Hill: Essential ESL Dictionary for Learners of English was developed to meet the needs of ESL students like you. Inside you will find more than 9,000 English terms, each with a simple definition so you will understand its meaning and usage. Every entry is accompanied by its phonetic translation, definition, and explanation. You'll find example sentences throughout that show English words in context. Hundreds of illustrations are also used throughout the dictionary, giving you visual reinforcement of word meanings. INCLUDES: 9,000+ American and British words, explained in easy-to-understand language Grammar and usage boxes to aid your understanding of key concepts A grammar summary that highlights parts of speech, idioms, sentence structures, and more A special section of illustrations--featuring thematic groups of words including animals, nature, electronics, music, the classroom, and more--to help you remember common terms A conversation guide that identifies important phrases for everyday situations such as meeting people, asking directions, going shopping, and more Whether you use it at work, in school, or at home, McGraw-Hill: Essential ESL Dictionary for Learners of English will become your trusted reference as you learn the language and build your English skills.
Download or read book Learn English Through Stories written by Donald Wells (Professor of English) and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This English language book is perfect for ESL (English as a second language) learners to help you improve your English grammar and English vocabulary. Learners of any English level and ESL students can benefit from this fun and interesting English learning book. The stories range from beginner English level to Advanced (native) English level... By studying this English learning book you will be able to study English grammar in use and English vocabulary to help build better fluency in English.
Download or read book All about words written by Maxwell Nurnberg and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Talk English written by Ken Xiao and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You have studied English for years, yet you still don't speak English well. You've tried many methods and you still make grammar mistakes, you still can't speak English fluently, and you still can't pronounce English words correctly. You can read English, but you feel too nervous or too shy to speak English.The good news is, this is very normal.You have simply used ineffective methods to learn to speak English.Ken has been in your situation before, but now he can speak English like a native, and he accomplished that in six months. In this book, Ken is going to teach you how to completely get rid of your accent and develop an American or British accent to speak English just like a native speaker, and he'll teach you how to accomplish that in just six months.In this book, you'll: *learn to speak like a native in six months or less*learn to do that on a busy schedule*learn to speak English without translating it first*learn grammar without memorizing grammar rules*learn to build a vocabulary that lasts*learn to pronounce English words like native American or native British*learn to speak English fluently, correctly, naturally, effectively, effortlessly*and more... to speak English like a native speaker.You have studied English for years, yet you still can't speak English well. The reason is simply: The methods you used were ineffective.Change your approach now. Learn from the success who has walked in your shoes before and is getting the result you want. Effortlessly follow the step-by-step instructions in the book to achieve the highest level of fluency to help you speak English like a native speaker.Add to Cart
Download or read book 101 Conversations in Simple English written by Olly Richards and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your spoken English from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday English. Real English people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to speak English in the REAL world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken English, so you can become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. You'll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real English, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping drama and get an education in natural English in the process. Here's what you'll get: 101 conversations in simple English, so you can learn real English as spoken in the street, understand spoken language with ease, and have English roll off your tongue more fluently With over 15,000 words of dialogue, you'll have an exciting resource that will immerse you in English, at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken English without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken English throughout - it's as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people's mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make English-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you'll prepare yourself to survive realistic English encounters, in shops and cafés, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can start to learn from real, spoken conversations, even as a beginner, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say "I actually understood all of that!" Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost The story is set in London, England and includes some expressions that are typical in British English. However, the conversations use mostly "neutral" English that will help you if you're learning American English, or any other variety of English too! Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Real Spoken English gives you an education in real English that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using English in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in English! SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY NOW
Download or read book 101 Conversations in Intermediate English written by Olly Richards and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** New Intermediate Edition! *** Improve your spoken English from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate English. Real English people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to move beyond beginner level, and speak English in the real world! With 101 authentic conversations in intermediate English, so you'll become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. 101 Conversations in Intermediate English transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between six English characters, told by the people themselves. Over 15,000 words of real English, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping English drama and get an education in natural English in the process. Here's what you'll get: 101 conversations in intermediate English, so you can learn the real English spoken in the street, understand spoken English with ease, and have English roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in English, at a level you can understand. You'll learn real spoken English without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken English throughout - it's as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people's mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make English-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you can prepare yourself to survive realistic English encounters, in shops, cafés, and on the street, making meeting people second nature Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can learn from real, spoken conversations, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say "I actually understood all of that!" Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost The story is set in England and includes expressions that are typical in British English. However, since the conversations use mostly "neutral" English, you'll have plenty to learn, whether you're learning the English of America, England, or Australia. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Intermediate English gives you an experience in real English that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using English in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in English! SCROLL UP AND GRAB YOUR COPY NOW
Download or read book I Still Can t Speak English written by Jason Philip West and published by Languages Out There Ltd. This book was released on 2015-08-26 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can finally learn to speak English quickly by creating your own free and hugely effective English speaking course using free online tools. Follow the social learning process and you will improve as much as the learners in the real case studies. One, a typically frustrated adult Chinese English learner, went from beginner to intermediate after just six lessons. Millions of English learners can read and write English but don't feel comfortable speaking it. They try to practise using Facebook, Google Plus, Skype and online language exchanges like Livemocha.com and Italki.com. They know they need practise, but effective practice is not as easy as most people think. It requires careful preparation for it to be transformational. English Out There was developed on the streets of London over 7 years with real paying students. It has helped thousands of frustrated learners to experience rapid and permanent speaking improvement. 我仍然不会说英语 .现在你终于可以使用免费的在线工具创建你自己的免费且超级有效的英语会话课程来快速学习讲英语了。跟上社会化学习过程，你将和现实案例研究中的学习者取得一样的进步。有一位中国成年人，典型受挫的英语学习者，经过短短六节课就从初学者变为中级学员。数以百万计的英语学习者能读写英语，但对说英语就感到不自然。他们尝试使用Facebook、谷歌Plus、Skype以及诸如Livemocha.com和Italki.com的在线语言交流进行练习。他们知道他们需要练习，但有效的练习并不像大多数人想象的那么简单。这需要精心准备，才能成功转型。拥有真实的付费学生，English Out There在伦敦街头开发了超过7年。它帮助成千上万的受挫学习者体验到快速和永久的会话进步。 無料のオンラインツールを使って、無料で効果抜群のあなただけの英語スピーキングコースを作り上げることで、あっという間に念願の英語が話せるようになります。社会的学習プロセスに従えば、本物のケーススタディーを行う学習者と同じように上達します。思うようにいかずに不満を抱えた典型的な中国人の成人英語学習者の方は、わずか6レッスンで初心者から中級へと進みました。何百万人もの英語学習者は、英語の読み書きはできるものの、話すのには抵抗を持っています。こうした人々は、フェイスブックやグーグル＋、スカイプ、Livemocha.com やItalki.comなどのオンライン語学交流を使って英語を練習しようとします。彼らは英語を練習しなければならないことは知っていますが、効果的な練習というのは、多くの人々が考えているほど簡単ではないのです。それをスキルに転換させるためには、丁寧な準備が必要です。「English Out There（イングリッシュ?アウト?ゼア）」は、7年以上をかけて、ロンドンの路上で行われた生徒の本物の練習によって開発されてきました。そして何千人もの不満を抱えた学習者に、短期間で持続するスピーキング力の向上を体験するための助けとなってきたのです。 ?? ???? ?? ??? ??? ???? ???? ???? ?? ???? ?? ??? ??? ?????? ??? ?? ???? ?? ?? ? ????. ??? ?? ??? ??? ?? ?? ????? ????? ?? ??? ????. ?? ????? ??? ?? ?? ?? ???? ? 6? ?? ?? ???? ???? ???????. ? ?? ?? ?? ????? ??? ?? ? ?? ??? ??? ?? ???? ??? ??? ????. ??? Facebook, Google Plus, Skype? Livemocha.com ? Italki.com ?? ??? ?? ?? ???? ??? ????? ???. ??? ??? ???? ??? ???? ??? ???? ???? ???? ?? ?? ????. ??? ??? ????? ??? ??? ?????. English Out There? ?? ?? ???? ?? 7?? ?? ?? ???? ???????. ? ? ?? ??? ????? ???? ???? ??? ??? ????? ?????. Теперь вы наконец-то сможете быстро научиться говорить на английском языке, создав свой собственный невероятно эффективный курс при помощи бесплатных онлайн-инструментов. Следуйте процессу социального обучения, и ваши знания будут не хуже полученных на ?живых? занятиях. Один из успевших разочароваться в других курсах ученик из Китая поднял свой уровень владения языком с начального до среднего всего за шесть уроков. Миллионы изучающих английский умеют читать и писать на нем, но испытывают дискомфорт при разговоре. Они пытаются научиться при помощи Facebook, Google Plus, Skype и таких сайтов, как Livemocha.com и Italki.com. Практика необходима, и они понимают это, но найти ее эффективный источник не так-то просто. Для существенного результата требуется тщательная подготовка. Программа English Out There создавалась на улицах Лондона в течение семи лет с участием и при материальной поддержке живых учеников. Она помогла тысячам разочарованных учащихся быстро и навсегда улучшить свои разговорные навыки. Ahora puede finalmente aprender a hablar inglés con rapidez mediante la creación de su propio curso de conversación en inglés gratuito y altamente eficaz utilizando herramientas en línea gratuitas. Siga el proceso de aprendizaje social y mejorará tanto como los alumnos en los estudios de casos reales. Uno de ellos, un estudiante chino adulto de inglés con la típica frustración, pasó de principiante a intermedio tras solo seis lecciones. Millones de estudiantes de inglés pueden leer y escribir en inglés, pero no se sienten cómodos hablándolo. Intentan practicar usando Facebook, Google Plus, Skype y herramientas de intercambio de idiomas en línea como Livemocha.com y Italki.com. Ellos saben que necesitan práctica, pero la práctica efectiva no es tan fácil como la mayoría de la gente cree. Requiere una preparación cuidadosa para que sea transformacional. English Out There se desarrolló en las calles de Londres durante 7 a?os con estudiantes de pago reales. Ha ayudado a miles de estudiantes frustrados a experimentar una mejora rápida y permanente en el habla.
Download or read book Learning How to Learn written by Barbara Oakley, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
Download or read book No Excuses written by Brian Tracy and published by Hachette Go. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler way: through self-discipline. No Excuses! shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life, including your personal goals, business and money goals, and overall happiness. Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end-of-chapter exercises to help you apply the "no excuses" approach to your own life. With these guidelines, you can learn how to be more successful in everything you do --instead of wistfully envying others you think are just "luckier" than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way -- so stop making excuses and read this book!
