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You're nearly fluent
- but not quite! There are not as many ways to learn a language
once you're advanced - short of going to the country to live
and work. However, we've had a good look around and we've selected
the best and most innovative
ways to get the language advantage
for advanced language learners.
language advantage brings
you our top 10 ways
to improve your language skills to advanced
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take
a look at:
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audio-only
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Audio-only
courses are one of the world's leading approaches to learning
a new language. You can choose from the revolutionary methods
from Michel Thomas or Dr Paul Pimsleur at advanced level - and
get fluent quite effortlessly. These courses are so addictive,
you'll find yourself tied to the stereo or finding every opportunity
to go out in the car. |
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audiomagazines |
Sign
up for a monthly audiomagazine that will be sent to your door
so that you can keep up-to-date with the latest events in the
country your are learning about, whilst improving your language
skills. Many courses also have an accompanying study guide to
help you work on your grammar, verbs and vocabulary. |
Audiomagazines
more
audio-only>>
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traditional
courses
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The
original way to learn a language! You get a textbook and cd
or cassette and you can work your way through each unit, making
sure that you're really understanding all the vocabulary, verbs
and grammar as you go. Perfect for the serious academic learner
who already has a strong base in the language. The best courses
that go as far as advanced level are from Linguaphone. |
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cd-rom
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Worth
a try is the Rosetta Stone language method which helps you learn
as you did as a child with picture and word association. This
can often help where other methods have failed. It is available
for advanced learners on CD-ROM only. |
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dvd-rom
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Have
fun on your computer and make the technology work for you! Improve
your language skills with an amazing DVD-ROM which is based
upon a popular television show and lets you take the leading
role! |
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new
technology |
Language
learning is moving into the world of gadgets - whatever we can
do to get you the language advantage! You can now leave your
heavy dictionary at home and find the right word at the right
time. Step out with a talking translator, electronic organiser
and translator, language software for your palm or other pda
- and now for your mobile. There are some mp3 language courses
being developed now too! |
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take
a course abroad |
If you're
getting really good at a language, you may find a couple of
weeks (some people stay six months) at a language school taking
an intensive language course just the thing to give your language
skills a boost! You'll soon be practicing the language all
day and consolidate all you've ever learnt as well as putting
the finishing touches on your language! You can even take
a language holiday and spend the morning in the classroom
perfecting your language skills and then spend the rest of
the time scuba diving, dancing or wine tasting!
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take
an exam |
If you've got to a really high level of proficiency in your
language, you may decide to enrol in an examination course in
your local college, university or language centre or even subscribe
to a distance learning course and study seriously for a language
exam at degree level.You will be able to put your language skills
to good use and get the real language advantage. |
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develop
your business language |
If
you've got really good at a particular language, then you should
consider using it at work. Either get a language job or put
your language skills to good use to give your organisation the
language advantage. Try a business language course by self-study
or an intensive business language course abroad - or even take
a volunteer or work placement in another country so that you
can practice your language. |
Language
Advantage Jobs
Business Language Courses |
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other
ways to learn a language |
Language
Courses for Kids
Business Language Courses
World Books
World Films
World Music
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and
don't forget the culture!
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If
you haven't already, now is the time to really get to know the
culture, customs and history of the country. You can get an
intriguing culture guide or choose an account of the journeys
of others that have gone before you with a book on travel writing! |
Culture
Smart Guides
Teach Yourself World Cultures
Language
Advantage Books
more
culture information>>
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