How to learn two foreign languages effectively
I think it is certainly possible, although it takes considerable effort. Just one caveat! If you have an exam coming up, then…
Alena Kopalina
Practical tips
Articles by Alena Kopalina: Practical tips.
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How to read faster
That works out to a minute or two per text, on average. Feeling nervous already? It is actually doable, but speed reading takes practice.
The speaking exam: overcoming fear and finding your voice
Which part of the exam makes you most nervous? You have to speak in front of a stranger: the examiner. Incidentally, examiners…
How to stick with French when you have had enough
Even the most motivated learner sometimes runs out of steam, starts questioning their decision and feels ready to say “to hell with it all.”
International exams: how to get through exam day
My practical tips for managing stress, preparing, gathering your thoughts and passing international French exams.
International French exams: how to stay steady the day before
How to pass the international French exams TEF and TCF Canada. A few rules to help you on the eve of exams.
French phonetics: practising sounds with songs
This article explains how to listen to songs in the language you are learning to improve your pronunciation.
How to learn a language when you have no time
Let’s keep exploring how to learn a language when you have no time! The first part is here. Ideally, observe how you spend your day and draw up a rough schedule. Include work, walks with your children, household chores…
International exams: how to stop being afraid
Let’s continue exploring how to manage exam anxiety. As a reminder, the first step is to gather as much information as possible. The first article explains where to look and how much you need. After that, the overall picture usually starts to…
International exams: where to start preparing
For many people, a foreign-language exam is a major hurdle on the way to their dream of immigrating or studying abroad. The stress can be so intense that you start thinking, “Maybe I should just stay where I was born”…