Nach unseren Artikeln deutschen Filmen und deutschen Studenten nun passend zum Anlass (seit kurzem findet im Süden von Deutschland wieder das größte Volksfest der Welt statt) eine kleine Auflistung der wohl beliebtesten Veranstaltungen für Touristen in Deutschland. Natürlich ist das nur meine persönliche Sicht, allerdings sind diese drei Termine wohl auch die meistbesuchten Veranstaltungen in ganz Deutschland (außer, wenn mal wieder Fußball-WM ist, aber das ist ja auch nur alle vier Jahre):

1. Das Oktoberfest (18.September 2010 bis 04. Oktober 2010)
Das Münchner Oktoberfest hat sich schon längst zu einer Kultveranstaltung entwickelt. Mit jährlich über 6. Millionen Besuchern, sind die „Münchener Wiesn“ das größte Volksfest weltweit. Hier ist nicht die Frage, wer zu dieser Zeit zufällig in München ist und mal vorbeischauen will, sondern man sollte sich eher frühzeitig darum kümmern überhaupt noch eine Bleibe während den zwei Festwochen in der schönen Stadt an der Isar zu finden. Zum Oktoberfest gibt es unter Oktoberfest.de weitere Informationen - Wer außerhalb der Festtage die größte Stadt Bayerns besuchen will, findet hier eine Übersicht zu allen Veranstaltungen in München

2. Karneval in Köln (11. November 2010 bis 09. März 2011)
In Köln beginnt Karneval am 11.11. und endet knappe 4 Monate später am Aschermittwoch. Die Hochzeit des karnevalistischen Treibens findet in der letzten Woche statt, beginnend mit Weiberfastnacht am Donnerstag. Man muss es einfach selber erlebt haben - also definitiv eine Empfehlung wert. Allein am Rosenmontagszug werden 140 Tonnen Süßigkeiten, Blumen, Stoffpuppen und andere Präsente als Wurfmittel verwendet (Quelle: Wikipedia). Insgesamt sehen sich über 1 Mio. Menschen den regelmäßigen Straßenzug an. Alle weiteren Termine zum Karneval in Köln findest du hier.

3. Weihnachtsmärkte (Ende November - Ende Dezember)
Für viele ist es die schönste Zeit des Jahres. Ende November eröffnen die ersten Weihnachtsmärkte in den deutschen Städten. Fast jede Stadt hat mittlerweile ihren eigenen Markt und meist sind auch die der kleinen Städte gemütlicher als die großen. Es wird Glühwein getrunken, gegessen und vielleicht schon das ein oder andere Geschenk für Heilig Abend besorgt. In großen Städten wie Köln oder München gibt es gleichzeitig mehrere Weihnachtsmärkte, damit man dem großen Ansturm gerecht werden kann. Bereits im letzten Jahr hat der Spiegel darüber berichtet, dass sich der Weihnachtsmarkt regelrecht zum Exportschlager entwickelt. Hat man Verwandtschaft oder Freunde in Deutschland, lohnt sich ein Besuch zu dieser Zeit auf jeden Fall. Hier findet ihr eine Übersicht zu Weihnachtsmärkten in Köln, Berlin, München und Hamburg. Mein derzeitiger persönlicher Favorit ist der Weihnachtsmarkt auf der Fleetinsel in Hamburg.

Fehlt eine Veranstaltung, die man als Deutschland-Reisender auf keinen Fall verpassen darf? Ergänzt die Liste in den Kommentaren.

You are in Paris, you just had a nice and cheap meal (re article Travelling cheaply in Paris: some additional tips (1)), and now you would like to see what Paris has to offer on the cultural front. Here are a few tips, mainly for those aged up to 26, which will help you save a bit more money.

Cinema
You will probably find the main cinemas in Paris rather expensive, even if there are student discounts and all sorts of special offers. However, you will be able to find reduces prices in the two cinemas in Les Gobelins, which are near the « Gobelins » (line 7) and « place d’Italie » (lines 5, 6 et 7) metro stations. If you are under 26 years old, you will only have to pay 3,90 euros. And the films shown are the same as in other cinemas in Paris. Just arrive early if you are going there on a Saturday night – it is often crowded!

Theatre
Even more than for the cinema, watching a play in Paris can be very expensive. However, there are special offers if you are under 26 years old which will allow you to go to a large number of plays, from the most famous to emerging talents, for only 10 euros on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For you to benefit from these interesting offers, go to the Paris private theatres website. Check out the list of plays, and once you have chosen, you can:
- Go to the theatre when it opens and buy your ticket at a reduced price (you just need to specify that you are under 26)
- Book your ticket on the phone – this will cost you one additional euro
And the more famous the play, the quicker you will have to be to buy your ticket, as there are only a limited number of 10 euro seats.

Museums
You would also like to go to a few museums in Paris, but you find them too expensive or you are afraid of being bored? Here is good news for you – there a quite a few museums in Paris (as well as in the rest of the country) which are free for under 26 year-olds. They are also free for all on the first Sunday of each month.
Here is the list of these museums:
- Musée national des Arts Asiatiques Guimet
- Musée du Louvre
- Musée national d'art moderne - Centre Pompidou
- Musée de l'Assistance publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
- Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
- Cité Nationale de l’Histoire de l’Immigration - Palais de la Porte Dorée
- Musée du Quai Branly
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Musée d’Orsay
- Musée Picasso
- Musée Rodin
- Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
- Musée d’Ennery
- Musée Eugène Delacroix
- Musée du Moyen Âge - Thermes et Hôtel de Cluny
- Palais de la Porte Dorée Aquarium tropical
- Musée Gustave Moreau
- Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel national des Invalides
- Mobilier National & Manufactures Nationales des Gobelins, de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie
- Musée des Plans-Reliefs

I would love to read your own tips to spend less in Paris !

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Vous êtes à Paris, vous venez de bien manger sans vous ruiner (cf article Voyager pas cher à Paris : quelques astuces supplémentaires (1)), et maintenant, vous seriez bien tenté par une sortie culturelle. Voici quelques astuces, principalement pour les moins de 26 ans, qui vous permettront de faire quelques économies.

Cinéma
Si vous allez dans les principaux cinémas parisiens, même si vous bénéficiez du tarif étudiant ou du tarif jeunes, vous trouverez sûrement les prix excessifs. Il existe cependant un endroit dans Paris où vous ferez de réelles économies : les deux cinémas des Gobelins, qui se trouvent près des stations de métro « Gobelins » (ligne 7) et « place d’Italie » (lignes 5, 6 et 7). Si vous avez moins de 26 ans, le prix de la séance y est de 3,90 euros. Et les films à l’affiche sont les mêmes que dans les autres cinémas parisiens. Pensez juste à arriver tôt si vous allez à la séance du samedi soir – elle est souvent bondée !

Théâtre
Plus encore que pour le cinéma, aller au théâtre à Paris peut se révéler hors de prix. Cependant il existe des offres pour les moins de 26 ans qui vous permettent d’assister à un grand nombre de pièces, des plus connues aux artistes émergents, pour seulement 10 euros les mardi, mercredi et jeudi. Pour bénéficier de ces prix pour le moins intéressants, rendez vous sur le site des théâtres privés parisiens. Allez voir la liste des pièces à l’affiche, faites votre choix, puis vous pouvez, au choix :
- Vous rendre directement au théâtre à son ouverture et y acheter votre place à tarif réduit (précisez bien que vous avez moins de 26 ans)
- Réserver votre place par téléphone pour 1 euro supplémentaire
Dans tous les cas, plus la pièce est connue, plus vous devrez vous dépêcher d’acheter votre place, car leur nombre est limité.

Musée
Vous aimeriez aussi découvrir quelques musées parisiens, mais vous trouvez qu’ils sont trop chers ou vous avez peur de vous ennuyer ? Bonne nouvelle, il existe un grand nombre de musées à Paris (et dans le reste de la France) qui sont gratuits pour les moins de 26 ans. Notez aussi qu’ils sont gratuits pour tous les premiers dimanches du mois.
Voici la liste de ces musées :
- Musée national des Arts Asiatiques Guimet
- Musée du Louvre
- Musée national d'art moderne - Centre Pompidou
- Musée de l'Assistance publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
- Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
- Cité Nationale de l’Histoire de l’Immigration - Palais de la Porte Dorée
- Musée du Quai Branly
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Musée d’Orsay
- Musée Picasso
- Musée Rodin
- Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
- Musée d’Ennery
- Musée Eugène Delacroix
- Musée du Moyen Âge - Thermes et Hôtel de Cluny
- Palais de la Porte Dorée Aquarium tropical
- Musée Gustave Moreau
- Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel national des Invalides
- Mobilier National & Manufactures Nationales des Gobelins, de Beauvais et de la Savonnerie
- Musée des Plans-Reliefs

N’hésitez pas à me faire part de vos propres expériences et conseils pour dépenser moins à Paris !

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Now that you are aware of the main ways of saving money in France, when using public transport or for cheap accommodation and museums (re. article How to Travel Cheaper in France?), I would like to share some more tips which made my life easier and cheaper when I was living in Paris.

Eating out cheaply
Eating out in Paris is often quite expensive, especially for those who are interested the so-called “French cuisine”. The following service will allow you to save up to 50% of the bill while enjoying a meal in top restaurants in Paris and the rest of France. It is called Lafourchette.com and includes a wide range of restaurants of all kinds (French food of course, but also pizza restaurants, sushi places…).
To find the list of discounts, go to the website, choose a city (you will find the best offers in Paris), then click on the « Promotions » tag at the top of the list of restaurants. Special offers for each restaurant will appear in red. Be careful to read the offer from beginning to end by clicking on the link to avoid a bad surprise! Once you have chosen a place, click on « Réserver », specify the time and date as well as the number of guests, and complete the reservation by giving your contact details. Now you can enjoy your meal!

If you a looking for something more informal and laid-back, free couscous is another idea to eat cheaply in Paris. There are several in Paris, mostly towards the end of the week. To attract more customers, these places (mainly bars) offer a portion of couscous or of mussels and chips to all customers who buy a drink (around 3.5 euros for a pint of beer). The portions are relatively big, staff are welcoming and, very often, you will share a table with complete strangers – an ideal way of meeting people! Just remember to arrive early as these places fill up quite fast. You will find the list of free couscous in Paris by searching « couscous gratuits Paris » in Google.fr.

I would enjoy reading your tips too!

The second part of the article will focus on tips to go the theatre or to the cinema in Paris at a reduced price.

[Français]

Maintenant que vous connaissez les principales astuces pour faire des économies en France, aussi bien au niveau des moyens de transport que du logement et des musées (cf article Comment voyager moins cher en France), j’aimerais partager avec vous quelques autres bons plans qui m’ont rendu la vie plus facile et qui m’ont fait faire des économies pendant mes quelques mois de vie parisienne.

Manger pas cher
Manger à Paris se révèle souvent assez cher, surtout si l’on veut tester la cuisine gastronomique française. Il existe cependant un service très utile qui permet de faire de réelles économies, qui vont jusqu'à -50% sur l’addition, tout en profitant d’un repas dans de très bons restaurants à Paris et dans le reste de la France. Il s’agit de Lafourchette.com, qui répertorie un grand nombre de restaurants de tous genres (restaurants gastronomiques, mais aussi pizzerias, cuisine du monde…).
Pour profiter des réductions, connectez-vous sur le site, cliquez sur la ville de votre choix (les meilleures offres se trouvent à Paris), puis sur l’onglet « Promotions » en haut de la liste des restaurants. Vous verrez les offres spéciales de chaque restaurant s’afficher en rouge. Attention à bien lire l’ensemble de l’offre en cliquant sur le lien correspondant pour ne pas avoir de surprises ! Une fois que votre choix est fait, cliquez sur « Réserver », choisissez une date et un horaire, indiquez le nombre de personnes, puis terminez la réservation en inscrivant vos coordonnées. Il ne vous reste plus qu’à déguster votre repas !

Une autre idée pour manger pas cher à Paris, plus informelle mais très conviviale : les couscous gratuits. Il en existe plusieurs à Paris, qui proposent cette offre le plus souvent en fin de semaine. Ce sont des bars qui, pour attirer une clientèle plus nombreuse, offrent un couscous ou une assiette de moules-frites gratuits pour une boisson achetée (environ 3 euros). Les assiettes sont bien garnies, le personnel est accueillant et, bien souvent, vous vous trouverez attablés avec des inconnus dans une ambiance détendue et bon enfant : l’idéal pour faire des rencontres ! Cependant, pensez à arriver tôt car les places sont vite prises. Vous trouverez la liste des couscous gratuits parisiens en tapant « couscous gratuits Paris » dans Google.

N’hésitez pas à nous faire part de vos expériences et bons plans dans le domaine !

La seconde partie de cet article concernera les bons plans pour aller au théâtre et au cinéma à prix réduit à Paris.

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As pessoas têm tamanhos, cabelos, vozes e gostos diferentes. Têm também necessidades e estilos de aprendizagem diferentes. Cada um aprende de uma maneira e o primeiro passo para aprender melhor é conhecer um pouco mais de si mesmo. Como você estuda? Qual é o seu estilo? Como você aprende melhor?

Alguns indivíduos aprendem melhor ouvindo; outros vendo; outros utilizando movimentos corporais. Quando estava fazendo uma prova e não sabia a resposta de uma questão, eu fechava os olhos e conseguia ver exatamente a página onde estava a resposta. Não que isso me tirasse do apuro de não saber a resposta, pois apesar de saber onde estava o assunto no livro eu não conseguia ver o que estava escrito.

Se estou assistindo a uma aula, gosto de olhar para o professor. Da mesma forma, ao ver um filme em outro idioma, preso atenção não apenas no som, mas no movimento labial dos atores- uma das razoes pelas quais eu detesto assistir a filmes dublados. Meu estilo de aprender é visual, eu gosto e preciso ver o que está acontecendo para aprender melhor. Para isso recorro aos mapas mentais, esquemas, uso setas e cores. Se o professor me diz que caneta em alemão é Kugelschreiber e é um substantivo masculino, eu logo imagino uma caneta azul com o nome “Kugelschreiber” gravado em sua superfície.

Outras pessoas não conseguem ficar paradas. Elas precisam se movimentar, usar as mãos, executar tarefas. Não conseguem ficar estudando na mesma posição por horas, simplesmente por que aprendem melhor com movimento e tarefas práticas.

Ainda, há aqueles que aprendem melhor ouvindo ou explicando a outra pessoa o que estudou. Quem nunca teve colegas assim, que adoravam explicar os assuntos? Estas pessoas têm o estilo auditivo e geralmente se saem bem em debates e apresentações orais. Elas aprendem melhor com criando melodias, lendo textos em voz alta e conversando sobre os conteúdos estudados.

E você, como aprende melhor?

[English]

People are different: our hair, voices, sizes and tastes vary a lot. We also have different needs and learning styles. In order to learn better and more efficiently, the first step is to know a little more about ourselves. How do we study? What's our learning style? How do we learn best?
Some people learn best by listening; others by seeing; others by movement. When I was doing an exam and did not know the answer to a question I’d closed my eyes and picture the exact book page where the answer was. That wasn’t very helpful because though I knew which page the answer was probably on, I couldn’t read what was on it.

When I'm taking a class I like to look at the teacher. The same happens when I’m watching a foreign movie: I focus not only on the sound of the language but also on the movement of the actors’ lips . This is one of the reasons why I hate watching dubbed movies as the sound and movements don’t often match. My own learning style is visual. I like and need to see what's going on to learn better. My learning strategy is using mind maps, diagrams, arrows and colors. If the teacher tells me that pen in German is “Kugelschreiber” and is a masculine noun (in Portuguese it’s feminine), I just imagine a blue pen with the name "Kugelschreiber" engraved on its surface.

Other people just can’t stand still. They need to move - use their hands, perform tasks and so on, in order to learn. They can’t study sitting in the same position for hours simply because they learn best through movement and practical tasks. There are also those who learn best by listening or explaining to someone else what they have studied. Who hasn’t had classmates who loved to explain what they had studied before an exam? These people usually do well in debates and oral presentations as they learn best creating melodies, reading out loud and talking about what they have studied.

What about you - how do you learn best?

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In a previous article I pointed out some things you need to know about Latin American culture and life style. This time I'm going to give you eager travellers some tips and tricks that might come in handy when backpacking around Latin America:

• Be flexible. No matter how far in advance you have booked hostels and planned your trip, there is a high probability that things are not going to go your way, but this is not necessarily a bad thing! Sometimes it might work out even better than expected.

• Any contact is a good contact. Ask around for friends or friends of friends living in the cities you're visiting, and get in touch with them. There is nothing better than coming to a city where you know a local. Latin Americans tend to be very welcoming and are always willing to help tourists.

• Talk to the locals. In case you didn't manage to get in touch with friends, don't be afraid to talk to the locals, ask them for advice on what to do, what safety measures to take, etc. No travel guide will be as useful and accurate as the locals.

• Read about the country in advance. This might give you insight on the culture, and it will definitely result in a more enriching travel experience.

• Carry small amounts of money with you whenever possible.

• Do not rely on credit cards. Normally they're accepted only by big businesses and in cities.

• If you're taking a taxi, agree on the price beforehand. In some countries they don't have taximeters.

• If you're a girl don't travel alone. I wouldn't recommend it, but if you still want to do it try to stay and travel with Latin American friends.

• Blend in with the crowd. Very often in Latin America you can spot foreigners from a mile off, and not because they're blonde and milky white. Here is a description of the typical foreign traveller for you so you can avoid looking like him/her. They will be wearing Bermuda shorts and/or tiny skirts, flip flops at all times, fancy shiny sunglasses and have a camera hanging around their neck. They are also always looking up, even if there are no skyscrapers to be seen.

• Follow the usual safety precautions. Do not walk along dark streets, hide your money in a safe place and never put it all in one place, eg your pocket. Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you, make several copies of your passport and important documents and keep them in different places (as with your money), carry important addresses and phone numbers with you, etc...

• Do not abuse your stomach. Give your stomach some time to adapt before trying out all of the possible types of street food. I'm sure you don't want to end up in hospital.

• Sorry, no cheap airlines or trains. There is no such thing as a Transamerican train or a Ryanair of the Americas. The truth is, travelling by plane is expensive and travelling by bus is not really safe, partly due to unsafe boundaries, the rugged landscape and roads that are in poor condition.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE. Under no circumstances, even if you are an expert driver...

• Leave the fancy stuff at home. You don't need to take your laptop, blackberry, iPhone, GPS, gold earrings, etc. If you must take electronics don't show them off.

Have you been to Latin America? Are there any tips and tricks you want to share?

It's a language learner's dream: being absolutely immersed in their target language in a country where their target language is spoken. No matter where they go, who they talk to, what they see and read around them, their world is a classroom and they get to see the language they are learning come to life. Everything from reading advertisements on billboards to listening in on people's conversations on the subway (it doesn't count as eavesdropping if it's for educational purposes!), it's all contributing to their language learning.

As amazing as an opportunity it is to be in the country where the language you are learning is spoken, it unfortunately does not mean that by simply being there you will absorb the language over time. Language learning takes effort. I have heard of people who have lived in a foreign country for an extended period of time and still can not speak the language. However, when with the right combination of activities and effort, you can set your language learning on the fast track and make the most of your time abroad!

Step 1. Preparation
Going to a target language country in order to learn the language without any previous knowledge of the language will waste valuable learning time once you get there. You should at least have an idea for the sound of the language, basic vocabulary, knowledge of how the language is structured and the basic "survival phrases" that you will need in the beginning of your stay, but of course the more the better! On top of the wide selection of beginner courses that you can buy online or from your local bookshop, there are nearly endless resources online for beginner language learners. Prepare as much as you can so that you can be prepared when you arrive and make the time in the country really count by being able to get out there and communicate with the locals!

Step 2. Structure (on the side!)
If you are specifically travelling in order to improve your language skills, then you must continue to actually study the language in a formal setting. But I must emphasize: this must be done ON THE SIDE. When I lived in Spain last year I spent way too much time cooped up in my apartment with my nose inside of Spanish books while the whole world outside my apartment was just dying to teach me Spanish. Do not let this happen! There are ways to balance formal studying with immersion.

I for one really enjoy in-country language classes. You get to have a regularly scheduled study time with people from around the world with similar goals as yourself, you have a native teacher and you have structured study time everyday so you can spend the rest of your time (other than maybe an hour or so everyday reviewing what you learned in class, which is important) doing the immersion stuff! If you do not want to spend money on a class, then you should at least allow an hour or so a day to work on your own with an autodidactic course.

Step 3. Language exchange partners
Find yourself one or two (or more!) language exchange partners and meet up with them regularly! This is a GREAT way to get out there and start meeting people, especially if you don't know where to start. Language exchange partners are people you meet up with to learn each other's native languages. You meet in a café or somewhere similar, and spend some time speaking in your native language and in their native language. It is a mutually beneficial experience for both participants, and it's a great way to meet friends.

Step 4. Libraries are your friend!
If you will be staying in the country for an extended period of time, get a library card and make good use of it! Read as much as you possibly can (even if it is just children's books!) use the study rooms, videos, magazines, etc. for free! Input is an extremely important part of language learning,

Step 5. Listen!
TV, Radio, conversations in public. Your target language is surrounding you so LISTEN as much as you can!

Step 6. Talk!
As well as finding some conversation buddies, it is also very important to get out there and TALK! Don't be afraid of making mistakes! Ask for directions, for the time, etc. (even if you already know the answer!) Every little bit helps. The ideal thing to do is to make a pledge not to speak your native language while abroad. Even if you can only speak a very broken version of your target language, it doesn't matter! The more you force yourself to do it (and it WILL be exhausting at first) try to stick with it, it will pay off big time!

Step 7. Enjoy yourself!
You will be having a great opportunity to learn your target language, but don't stress yourself! Remember to relax and enjoy your experience. Learning a language is just as much about learning a culture, so go and enjoy the culture that your target language country has to offer.

Happy Language Learning!

Jessica Thomson
http://ichestudiolangues.wordpress.com

¿Qué se necesita para aprender un idioma? ¿Hay alguna fórmula mágica, algo que podamos cambiar para acelerar exponencialmente el aprendizaje de idiomas? No lo creo, pero realmente solo puedo hablar de mi experiencia personal. Siento decepcionarlos, pero aprender idiomas es una tarea que requiere paciencia y motivación.

Generalmente empezamos a aprender un idioma nuevo llevados por un impulso inicial, una razón específica, pero si esa razón no nos motiva lo suficiente es probable que perdamos el interés fácilmente. Particularmente me aburre mucho pasar horas viendo clases de gramática pues creo que se pierde un poco la idea de aprender un idioma, es decir, comunicarse, hacerse entender y entender a los demás. A veces los cursos de idiomas en los que he estado ocupan demasiado tiempo describiendo cómo funciona la lengua, sus reglas y la teoría en general, y poco, en la verdadera esencia que es hablar, y en segundo lugar, escribir. Es cierto que no podemos empezar a escribir textos sin conocer las reglas gramaticales básicas, pero también es cierto que los niños aprenden a hablar y a crear oraciones lógicas sin saber nada de gramática. Incluso he conocido muchos hablantes nativos adultos que no saben nada de gramática (aunque eso ya es un poco lamentable).

Aquí recopilé una lista con algunas de las técnicas que me han ayudado a aprender idiomas, aunque no sé si sean las más eficaces:

• Escuchar música en ese idioma. Aunque algunos dicen que podemos aprender estructuras extrañas y poco comunes. Seguramente no será un lenguaje formal, pero eso no me molesta, pues quiero aprender el idioma real y evitar sonar como un libro.

• No aprender palabras sueltas sino en contexto. Asociar las palabras de forma graciosa o aprender frases de eslogans, títulos de películas o juegos de palabras que me recuerden alguna experiencia o momento en mi vida.

• Leer en ese idioma. No importa si solo tengo un nivel principiante alto, no importa si solo entiendo 4 de cada 10 palabras. Generalmente empiezo con textos fáciles y leo solo para captar el sentido más general, pero luego con el tiempo entiendo cada vez más.

• Ir al país donde se habla ese idioma. Esta es una de las técnicas de aprendizaje más costosas, pero también la más enriquecedora (y efectiva), no solo se aprende mucho más rápido sino que también se termina aprendiendo mucho más que un idioma.

• Hablar. Hablar sin importar cuántos errores se cometan. Si no encuentras la palabra adecuada habla con gestos, haz un dibujo, usa una palabra en otro idioma, pero habla. (Cantar también cuenta ).

• Bombardearse de información en ese idioma: escucha la radio, ve televisión, chatea, traduce, etc. Mantén todo el contacto posible con ese idioma.

• Ser curioso. Preguntarse, dudar, buscar esa palabra perfecta que queremos usar pero no encontramos, aprender no solo la manera formal de decirlo sino también la manera coloquial y averiguar por qué se dice así. A veces esas respuestas me han llevado a entender un poco mejor la lógica del idioma.

Ver también:
10 trucos para aprender idiomas con eficacia

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