Are you interested to learn Japanese language but doesn’t know how to start it? Well, no worries for learners like you who happen to have such need because there is a plain solution to this. If you have the motivation and the persistently patient attitude to learn Japanese, then you’d definitely be recommended to learn Japanese in Japan, the country where the language is widely being spoken.

However, if the time has really not yet come for you to travel abroad and learn Japanese language, then you can actually make a quick learning right at your own desktop at home! There’s no harm in learning a language by yourself, right? Besides, there are self-learning methods in the Internet already that an ordinary person can acquire to. As of learning Japanese language, you can start your basic self-Japanese lesson at your house by just simply going through videos online.

Videos about Japanese language learning are not impossible. Youtube alone has lots and lots of videos that teach basic Japanese. And as I was searching, I found that even the counting of numbers in this language can easily be learned just by watching such videos.

Would you like to make a try? Let’s start from this video then!

Let’s take a quick recall of what these numbers are, shall we?

One – ichi

Two – ni

Three – san

Four – shi/yon

Five – go

Six – roku

Seven – shichi/nana

Eight – hachi

Nine – kyuu/ku

Ten – juu

Eleven – juuichi

Twelve – juuni

Thirteen - juusan

Fourteen – juushi

Fifteen - juugo

Sixteen – juuroku

Seventeen – juushichi

Eighteen – juuhachi

Nineteen – juuku

Twenty – nijuu

If you want to know their Japanese characters in writing, this is where your formal education should take place. Just like a toddler who started to learn how to pronounce the ABC’s, when he gets to school already, that’s the time when he will be writing what he’s been speaking. It always has a process.

Nonetheless, if you’re the learner who easily gets to learn these Japanese numbers so easily, you can try to practice writing their characters. You can also search these in the Internet. At least, you can learn the basics already, right? It’s good that you already know some of the basics before going abroad to learn Japanese in Japan and start your formal training. It’s a quick way to start Japanese learning easily compared to those who have no knowledge at all.

What are you waiting for then? Choose to learn Japanese language but getting yourself started with these one to twenty numbers in Japanese translation!

If you’re thinking that learning a second language is not enjoyable compared to other recreational things, think again. If only learners will realize how inspiring and pleasurable it is to learn other languages, especially when one is using learning methods, learners will choose to learn language with a more optimistic attitude.

And for the information of many, music videos in Youtube can also be a supplementary material of letting learners explores a more creative way of learning languages.

The list of Youtube videos below are five of the famous songs you and I are really familiar at. Each of these songs is subtitled with variations of languages, including French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Brace yourself as you feel the incredible beat of these songs with corresponding subtitles in it.

English Music with English Lyrics

English music with French Lyrics

English Music with Italian Lyrics

English Music with Portuguese Lyrics

English Music with Spanish Lyrics

Have you watched and listened to these songs? They’re so upbeat, right? Songs sang by GunsNRoses, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Eagle, and Bon Jovi are great paradigms to let learners learn language.

There are actually more songs you can choose from in various categories. French music with Portuguese and Spanish lyrics, Italian music with Portuguese, Spanish, and French lyrics, and Spanish music with English, French, and Portuguese lyrics are all visible in Youtube if you want to learn language with the music videos.

Are you willing to add the given lists above? Feel free to add it then!

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Usually, you often hear and read in this article which language is the best one to learn. If you could recall, the typical respond towards this query is that, it always depends on the learner onto which language is the best for him. Spanish will be considered to be the best language to learn for him if he would be working or staying in Mexico, Buenos Aires, or Spain. To those who will avail the advantages of employment opportunities in Germany, Spanish will not be the best language to learn, but German. That’s just how it should be. It’s that simple.

However, a blog about languages and information raised a question that discloses the other side of languages best prospect to learn. Just as the heading of this article is entitled, are there any languages that a learner should never choose to learn?

First of all, we should understand that one language is not less important compared to the other. English should never be considered more important and worth learning over German just because English has the most number of speakers. English, with all do respect, has the same honor and recognition like the other languages.

Neil Breakwell, one of the article writers in Ezine Articles illustrated, strongly wrote an article related to this topic. The idea of writing this article was actually taken from his. He said, “What languages would a person automatically cross off their list of possible choices? (The lists about which languages are not really worth learning) Well to be honest the ones that they deem utterly useless.

“These (from experience and not preference) tend to be languages that they would consider having no apparent use in the world. Esperanto is often the first name that comes up, but that is often closely followed by languages such as Klingon and Elven. Languages that can actually be learned but seem to have no obvious benefit. Many people are ridiculed for being able to speak Klingon, and the thought of mastering Esperanto just boggles the mind of most people. But are they really completely useless languages?”

Let us all be reminded that there is no useless language in this world. Like I said, one language will not be considered more important just because it has lesser number of speakers. Esperanto may not be as famous as Spanish or French; still, it is a language worth learning. Therefore, there is no language not worth learning.

To learn language depending on a learner’s choice is indeed worth learning since it gives a purpose of effective communication.  Let us learn to appreciate ALL languages—since all kinds of languages are worth learning for!

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People, from all levels and walks of life have all their chances to learn language if they just want to. Which is why, a lot of learners nowadays are increasing its numbers, particular to those who are willing to learn English language. Most of them get their motivations by choosing the employment opportunities abroad, no wonder they seriously get to learn foreign languages already when the need is there all of a sudden.

Well, to those who want to learn language in advance then you can also have this option. Language learning is not a respecter of persons so no matter how old—or how young a learner can be, he or she is capable to acquire a second language education taught according to his age and understanding.

We all know that as young as children aging three to five years old are capable of learning a second language. Studies have proven it and there are written articles that represent this fact. This is why toddlers are the best age groups of language learners. Don’t you agree?

But the question is; how are you going to let your toddler learn a different language? We all know that their listening capacity is very limited compared to those who are older. What would be the necessary tips in making them learn language in an effective and approachable manner? The lists below are the following tips.

Make the language your child’s lifestyle

Incorporating a new language to a toddler to his everyday life is one recommended method of letting him learn language without the “boring” side of learning. Allow him to learn the Spanish term of “sit down” and “stand up”. Also, let him sing his favorite Japanese anime songs and his favorite characters. Through these things, your toddler will completely absorb the whole concept of the language and become recognizable with the language.

Get them books with different languages

Children’s books with different languages can easily be availed in your own local bookstore. These are very essential to let your children learn not just the foreign language’s words, but including the grammar as well. Some of these books have their translations in English, so you can assist them throughout their learning process. Don’t be upset if they don’t get it right away. Their brains are like sponges due to their age and credibility of learning. They’ll absorb the lessons gradually from time to time.

Let them learn to school

Formal education will always be considered the most systematic and dynamic way of letting your toddler learns another language. Language schools have their own curriculum of letting them acquire such knowledge with an approach suitable for their maturity and comprehension.

So make a decision to let your toddler learn language effectively and be amazed how they can excel in their lingual intelligence!

All people really love movies. No matter young or old you are, whether you go to a movie house or turn on your DVD players at home, people in general will not miss their week watching movies. Watching movies are one of the greatest means of relaxation and unwinding because it really is an effective entertainer, isn’t it?

No wonder movie making is one of the trends in the field of showbiz. Not just because versatile celebrities are acting in their utmost ability, but because the movie in itself is one way of conveying a message of communication. Which is why, in one way or another, watching movies are an effective tool to learn English language and other foreign languages.

But do you know that the influence of a viewed movie can also entice learners to learn language at some point? Some famous Hollywood movies actually have foreign languages included in them, and the lists below are few of the countless movies that have foreign languages in them. Can you name some? Here it is!

Karate Kid

I’m sure you are familiar with this movie. The plot lays a story about a black American child named Dre Parker (Jaden Smith, the son of the famous Will Smith) who happens to finally migrate in China with his mother. He had a hard time getting bullied from children that happens to be a friend of his newly friend Mei Ying. At one point, he was physically abused by Chinese children who knows Kung Fu, until Mr. Han (played by Jackie Chan) intervened and taught him the real essence of this martial art. The movie was great and if you haven’t seen this movie yet, you better watch it then.

At some point, the Karate Kid involves Chinese language. There was even a scene in the airplane where Dre was trying his best to speak Chinese to a Chinese man. Another scene was when Mr. Han talked to the trainer of those children who bullied Dre, and they used Chinese language. Lastly, Dre talked to Mei Ying’s father and he also uses Chinese language.

Anna and the King

This is an incredibly beautiful story of a school teacher named Anna Leonowens, who happened to go to Siam (presently known as Thailand) and encounter the country’s ruler, King Mongkut. Anna’s adjustments with the country’s culture and here involvement with the king are extremely a wonderful movie to watch.

Siam, now recognized as Thailand, is part of this movie, which also includes the use of Thai language in various scenes. For a person who wants to learn Thai language, this movie is an inspiration to him.

The Eye

Are you fond of horror movies? Well you definitely get spooked with Jessica Alba’s version of The Eye, taken from the original Chinese movie with the same title on 2002. The story rotates around Sydney Wells (Alba) when she had a cornea transplant one day. Instead of becoming normal, the restoration of her sight even made her see things that aren’t supposed to be seen.

What does the movie have to do with language learning? Well, one of the scenes involves Sydney pursuing to find who her eye donor was, and it happened that the donor was from Mexico, Spanish-speaking vicinity.

Hollywood movies can become a supplementary material to learn language right? Take note that these movies are actually not the learning methods that will teach you the foreign language that you wish to learn. The movies itemized below will serve as a motivator or inspiration to pursue language learning. So right now, decide to make language learning your precedence.

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Are you familiar with Aladdin, Cinderella, Little Mermaid, the Lion King, and also Finding Nemo? No matter where you are in the world, it would be impossible not to get accustomed with these titles because these are just few of the various wonderful Disney movies in our own times! The best part of these Disney movies is that, they were not created only for the young children but it’s also for the young at heart. Anybody who looks up to Tarzan, Pocahontas, Snow White, and even the latest Disney princess Rapunzel will totally get hooked with them! Walt Disney’s concept is a movie of all ages.

But do you know that these favourite movies of ours don’t only entertain us, but allow us to learn language as well? Yes, you read it right. Since Walt Disney movies are considered to be one of the recognized international movies today, it is no surprising that each of their movies is translated into different languages. Just like this video taken from Hercules. Let’s take a look at this:

This song is the movie’s official soundtrack. Isn’t it amazing it’s translated to Arabic language? The Arabians will not just enjoy the film at to their own advantage, but as English speakers, the subtitles will serve as our way of listening and interpreting how Arabic language is actually pronounced! Isn’t this amazing?

The Lion King 1 and 2 and Beauty and the Beast was translated a few years ago already, and the German translation was such indebtedness to those who utter the language. Many people are even comparing the English versions of Walt Disney movies to other translations, and they get to learn language gradually! They’re even astonished as to how the two translations become parallel in a way. Some avid enthusiasts became attentive to listen to the movie songs and thus create a welcoming attitude of learning foreign languages without even recognizing such formal education.

Disney films have been translated in a variety of languages already, particular to German, Spanish, French, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Japanese, Korean, and more. We all know that watching movies in different languages make a supplementary material for language learning right—especially to those that have subtitles.

Learners will not only learn to understand the whole plot of the film’s story, but they will also get the chance to embrace the uniqueness of a different language in that particular movie. Who said that Walt Disney movies are only for English right? With its goal to produce films with different translations, surely the world of entertainment has gone wider in all the corners of the world!

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Learning languages is both fun and challenging for those who take language learning as an engine to their future careers. As of to learn Spanish language, people are trying to find out what are the easiest way of learning Spanish effectively.

Do you also have the same need? Well, let me unfold you the basics of discovering the easiest way to learn Spanish!

We all know that various learning methods are popping out in the internet to promote the easiest way to learn Spanish language. Depending on a learner’s personal reason, his easy way to learn a language actually based on his availability, respond, and resourcefulness. Care to think a person who travels from one place to another. If he’s interested to learn Spanish language, he could include Spanish-speaking countries as one of his destinations. In a month or two, even if he’d stay for just a short holiday, he will be able to communicate with the residents in there.

Don’t worry about dealing with people in Spanish-speaking countries especially in Buenos Aires and Spain. People have friendly and hospitable ambiances there and you will feel welcomed. If enrolment to language school is your easiest way to learn Spanish language, then go ahead! This is even more advantageous because the course and the improvised learning methods are provided for you already. With planned arrangements and advanced reservations, some Spanish language schools can give discounts and early-enrolment privileges!

To those who find no time in traveling to Spanish-speaking countries abroad, learning Spanish online is also a good option. Online education is a technique that can be learned at your own convenience. Aside from the no-hassle traveling expenses and enrollment concerns, your Spanish learning is just a browse away. Your personal computer will be your best medium of learning Spanish the easiest way.

Have you discovered your easiest way to learn Spanish language? I’m sorry to tell you that I failed to detail what really is the easiest way to learn Spanish. Because the truth is, all learning methods will be considered easy based on a person’s preferences—your preferences. What good would it take you to learn Spanish online if you are the person who gets defocused every time you log in to Facebook? You’d probably play Cityville only and never mind your Spanish learning online. So if your easiest way to learn Spanish is to enroll to a language school to make your learning get focused, then so be it. Remember: Discovering the easiest way to learn Spanish language is not necessarily based on the learning method. It depends on you as a learner.

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We all know that immersion is a proven learning method among language learning. But since technology develops innovatively, there are more various ways developed in learning different languages. In the same way, learners don’t compulsorily need to travel abroad anymore just to master his target language. Learners nowadays practice the method of learning languages online already, so to their advantage, it will be more convenient to them.

But personally, a language which I consider to be too difficult to acquire must really be learned in its own country where it is widely spoken. Take Chinese language as a classic example.

If I would compare the maximum result of a person learning Chinese through immersion and a person who just learn it online, the person who applies immersion method is really the most effective one. You see, learning Chinese language through immersion does not only make a learner practice the language on the internet, (which can be availed when a learner browses for free language websites online), but the lifestyle of a person residing in a Chinese-speaking country sets the mindset of a Chinese atmosphere and apply all the lessons he learns immediately, as he utter the language at almost all times.

I read an article about a person who had an intern in China.  His name is Charlie Dakin, a recent graduate who earned an undergraduate degree in supply chain management. His experience was kind of an exigent time for him. He said, “I did help having taken Chinese for three years, but it is not (enough).” Nonetheless, because of his “enthusiasm and preparation”, he was able to learn Chinese language gradually and thus proved that immersion is indeed an effective strategy in mastering foreign language.

So, are you interested in making your Chinese language learning become easier and more effective in a faster pace? Don’t settle for any learning methods anymore. Proven and tested with various testimonies and experiences, language immersion is really effective in learning Chinese language. Establish it to yourself.

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Are you interested in learning English language the easiest way? Well, everybody must have preferred the easiest and fastest way of acquiring this international language because its advantages seem be so endless. English language really creates great impacts to almost every aspect of our lives, which is why people, young and old alike pursue to be fluent in uttering the English language.

However, taking the decision to learn English language is not necessarily the real issue. What attest learners with their decision is to pursue during the learning process, particular to their study habits. I’m sure, some students find language learning a bit or utmost boring and routinely. After a while, they’ll just settle for less and learn just a part of the whole learning process.

So how are we going to make learners become motivated to learn English by developing a constant study habits? Well, good news to those who learn English because there is a game available to improve their English studies habits!

This is actually not your typical English game that you click with your mouse and log in to the computer online. This game is active within few or large groups of people and the teacher can also include this as one of their actives during classes. And you know what this game is—it’s called Charades!

I know you’re familiar with this. Charades is actually a game that involves a person acting out a word with their body instead of speaking any words. The people within the group will try to guess what the person is trying to convey. In this game, the person to convey what the word is should not utter any word or give clues with their mouths towards the people who will guess. The faster the people interprets what the word is, the better.

Now, why is this necessary for improving a learner’s English study habits? Well, if the learner is so avid with this game, he has to know lots of English vocabularies as possible. In order to answer what the person is trying to convey, the ones who will guess it should be rich with the possible English words. As the learner gets to master the game, he eventually is developing his English skills without noticing it. Usually, the person rich with English vocabulary is the first person to answer the correct word.

So, learning the English language is flexible, isn’t it? If you’re a learner who finds English language learning dreary and lifeless, invite your friends to play charades. It will boost your interests to learn English language.

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Did an idea crossed in your mind at least once in a time that it is a brilliant idea to travel to Switzerland? However, your concern of going abroad to this French-speaking country seems to be a struggle to you because you also want to complete your vacation by at least understanding their native language.

Well, you need not to worry about this anymore because you can actually integrate your inspired travel and enjoy an opportunity to learn French in Switzerland! How?

When you get to learn French in Switzerland, you will also get to avail the learning methods applied by the language schools in Switzerland. With their state-of-the-art facilities, high-standard language curriculums, friendly language teachers, hospitable accommodations, student-friendly ambiance, and multi-cultural environment, French learners will surely enjoy their stay throughout the entire French learning process. And of course, each language course prepared by French language schools in Switzerland is intricately prepared according to the different needs and level of capability of the learners. In a short span of time, French learners are guaranteed to learn the qualitative learning results depending on the kind of language course they’re taking and their gradual response towards it.

As you get to enjoy your stay in the beautiful country of Switzerland, of course, this is also the greatest opportunity of exploring the wondrous sights and attractions you can only witness in this country. Are you interested in going to Geneva? Well, people usually go to Geneva for humanitarian commitments, or get to witness trade fairs, festivals, and other cultural activities.

What about Lucerne? This beautiful vicinity is a town where cars are not the trends. It is actually small enough to walk it by foot and you’ll see the magnificent Swiss Alps in just walking distances.

Other Swiss locations like Zurich, Lugarno, St. Moritz, Zermatt, and Interlaken also possess unique sights and attractions that French learners like you will certainly enjoy.

So, where else would you learn French language then? Learning French plus traveling abroad is indeed equal to a whole new exciting vacation in Switzerland. Make an inquiry to our language schools in Switzerland today!