Conquering Babel: A Practical Guide to Learning a Language

by Claire Handscombe

So, this time you're really going to do it. You're really going to learn a language.

But where do you even start?

Conquering Babel offers hints, tips and recommendations from an experienced language tutor and answers questions such as:

- how do I stay motivated?
- do I really need to learn grammar?
- how do I get the locals to speak to me in their language?
- why bother learning anyway when they all speak English?- what are the best resources available for self-study?
- how can I find a good language tutor?

Genres: Language, Education

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2011

Reviews

[Mircea · Rating 2 out of 5]

A sensible introduction to language learning

I recommend it. Useful tips and arvices on hiw to organize your learning on your own or with a tutor.

[Tracy Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this as a free download from Amazon.com... I've been thinking about trying to re-learn (okay, just learn) French or Spanish. I took French in high school, but it was a joke--I didn't retain anything. I took Spanish in college and did only mildly better. I'd like to use the Mango Language Learning program, through my local library. This book offered many great tips, not only for choosing a language, but also for how to practice and work toward becoming fluent. Lots of great references and links. I'd recommend this book (it's a quick read) to anyone who's considering picking up a language.

[Casey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am AMAZED that something I downloaded for free from Amazon could have so much useful information and free resources listed in it. THANK YOU, Claire Handscombe.

[Anna Christian · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know what I was expecting but this was very basic and seemed to serve as a vehicle for the author to sell her services as a French and Spanish teacher.

[Elyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short read, but includes very helpful tips for learning a language.