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Fast Easy Way to Learn a Language is a practical guide by Bill Handley, a polyglot fluent in 15 languages. The book offers a fun, adventurous approach to language learning, covering methods to rapidly build vocabulary, understand grammar with ease, and use multiple resources effectively. It encourages utilising 'lost time,' creating personalised courses, and maintaining motivation. Key topics include active and passive learning, mastering different alphabets, using audio materials, planning immersion experiences, and harnessing the internet. Special advice is provided for students, making it a comprehensive resource for school, business, travel, or pleasure.
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This book is ideal for language learners at all levels, including students, travellers, business professionals, and anyone seeking an enjoyable and efficient way to gain fluency. It is particularly suited for those looking for practical tips and motivation to keep learning.

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Fast, Easy Way to Learn a Language is essential reading for anyone studying a language at school, for business, travel or just for pleasure. Well-known inspirational teacher Bill Handley speaks 15 languages at various degrees of fluency. He is passionate about learning languages and believes language learning should be an adventure.

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Fast, Easy Way to Learn a Language is essential reading for anyone studying a language at school, for business, travel or just for pleasure. Well-known inspirational teacher Bill Handley speaks 15 languages at various degrees of fluency. He is passionate about learning languages and believes language learning should be an adventure.

In this book he explains:

  • how to have fun building your vocabulary in record time
  • the easy way to get to grips with grammar
  • why you should use more than one textbook
  • how to use your 'lost time' to learn faster
  • what to do when you feel like giving up
  • how to write your own 'survival skills' course

Fast Easy Way to Learn a Language will have you speaking your new language in no time. The book explores all the important topics: active and passive learning, mastering a different alphabet, using recorded material, planning your own immersion program, making effective use of the internet, and much more. It includes special advice for school and university students. This is the fun way to learn a language.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780731403356

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 14.0mm

Height: 21.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 232

About the Author

Bill Handley is the author of the best-selling books Teach Your Children Tables, Speed Mathematics and Speed Maths For Kids . Based in Melbourne, he is recognised internationally as an authority on teaching and study methods. He lectures regularly to educators and teachers and his methods have achieved astonishing results in schools worldwide.

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