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 language learning (Lightwork Press, 2021) is written for teachers of foreign 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.