How To Learn Spanish
How to Learn Spanish: A guide to powerful principles and strategies for successful learning and self-empowerment (Hikari Press, 2021) is a comprehensive guide to effective and enjoyable language learning. The book is an easy read, inspirational and action-oriented. It teaches powerful language learning principles and strategies for:
- expanding and memorising vocabulary
- setting up good pronunciation habits
- learning grammar effectively
- optimising the development of speaking, writing, listening and reading
- selecting appropriate resources and incorporating fun language learning activities
- setting language learning goals and action plans.
It draws on my more than 20 years’ experience of teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and the research in second language acquisition, cognitive psychology and educational neuroscience.
How To Teach Language Learning Strategies
How to Teach Language Learning Strategies: 4 simple steps for successful independent language learning (Lightwork Press, 2021) is written for teachers and coaches of languages interested in enabling their students to become skilful and confident independent language learners, self-regulate, and enjoy the language learning process.
I discuss succinctly the rationale for teaching LLS, what LLS to teach, and how to teach LLS. The last chapter also contains a list of strategies that can be used to design LLS training sessions, and the appendix has a selected bibliography for those who would like to research the topic in more depth.