By kevin | Published: February 21, 2011
There used to be a longer impromptu blog post here. Here’s a summary! My Spanish comprehension is better than my ability to start speaking from a cold start now. This is different from before. I’m still fluent. I think it’s because I’m in L.A., where I hear it more and speak it relatively more. I [...]
By kevin | Published: February 12, 2011
Hi there! I wanted to share something I’m trying out with you guys. Consider it something of a sneak preview – I’m not sure if will become an official Fun Language Learning Tip, but I’m pretty sure it will, so I’m calling it an experiment. As you may know, I’m a Drupal Developer. Something I [...]
By kevin | Published: February 7, 2011
Someone I know used the word substenance. I guess it’s sustenance, but with extra substance! It sounds pretty cool, actually – if I was really hungry, I would certainly want substantial sustenance. Who wants to add this to the English language? I’ve got another one to post and will post it soon.
By kevin | Published: February 2, 2011
So, since I’m learning Mandarin, I thought I’d write poetry about it…fitting for an Asian language, no? (And does anyone know if Asian is still politically correct? Or do I have to say Asiatic, differently-located, West-challenged, or something? No, wait; the latter would probably be offensive.) After the four tones We’ll teach you Mandarin…now… Four [...]
By kevin | Published: February 2, 2011
Hi there! You’re now reading the first installment of Fun Language Learning Tips since November 2009′s tip on immersion! Recently, I found myself reaching a point in my French language study where it was time to make a new language my active focus. I had told myself that I would do it when I had [...]
Posted in Features, Fun Language Learning Tips, Language, Language Learning Tips | Also tagged chinese, fun language learning, Fun Language Learning Tips, language immersion, language learning questions, Language Learning Tips, mandarin, meet native speakers, next language to learn
By kevin | Published: January 28, 2011
I just wrote a post about how the post this week was delayed, but it seems it didn’t publish. Anyway, it is, but when I post, it will be a new installment of Fun Language Learning Tips – at last! And to catch your curiosity, it will cover an important basic step in making sure [...]
By kevin | Published: January 18, 2011
OK…my haiku quality must be dropping because people aren’t visiting Blang as much lately. Therefore, this week I am going to do a more traditional haiku.
By kevin | Published: December 28, 2010
I promised I’d give all of you who come here looking for haikus en français something, so it’s time to deliver! Plus, this column will probably be doubling as my weekly place to communicate with you a bit about what I’m up to. I’m thinking that I’ll have time to write more this week, but [...]
Posted in Features, Original Haikus | Also tagged compréhension orale, français, french, haiku, haiku tuesday, Language, mardi d'haiku, poésie, poetry, speaking comprehension
By kevin | Published: December 20, 2010
Good news! I’ve finally freed up some time and am going to start writing in Blang again. The first thing I want to bring back is Haiku Tuesday; people liked that. Time permitting, I’ll aim to post something related to fun language-learning (or language-learning insights I’ve gained over the years) at least once a week. [...]
