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July 27, 2011
How to become fluent faster.
It seems to us that studying through rote memorization is the best method for retention. While it works (to an extent), unless you encounter what you’ve memorized on a constant basis, you will forget it. After all, how much do you remember after you took that last test at school?
Somehow, we’re under the impression that if we reread and repeat things enough times in our head, it will magically get stuck there. In a way, it’s the lazy and painful approach to studying. The difficulty lies in the fact that we’re introducing a new concept to our brain with nothing to relate it to.
Do logarithms make sense to you? (let the non-math lovers answer please)
The concept itself may have no relation to you or anything in your life. It’s too... Show more
July 25, 2011
Gengo WordPower Updated! But can it make you fluent?
Probably not, but it can get you pretty close. This little app does pack a massive punch - master all the words and you’ll reach 80% comprehension, or in other words, daily conversational level!
But if Gengo WordPower wasn’t powerful enough already, we’ve went ahead and added more power!
In Case You Didnt Know...
The Gengo WordPower App provides you with the Core 2000 Korean words. According to experts, knowing 2000 puts you at over 80% comprehension (exact number varies per language).
So Whats New?
A new sleek black interface & smooth navigation which lets you breeze through your studying.
The new Flashcard system - you will remember those words because the flashcards wont let you go until you do.
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July 16, 2011
Korean Word of the Day – factory worker (phrase)
Learn a little Korean everyday with the free Korean Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!공장 노동자 factory worker (phrase)공장의 효율성은 공장 노동자의 능력에 달려 있습니다.The efficiency of the plant relies on the ability of the factory worker.풀타임 공장 노동자full time factory workerOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Korean Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
July 14, 2011
Korean Word of the Day – draw (verb)
Learn a little Korean everyday with the free Korean Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!그리다 draw (verb)아이들이 유치원에서 그림을 그리고 있습니다.The children are drawing and painting at kindergarten class.예술가가 그림을 그리고 있다.The artist is drawing a picture.예술가가 그림을 그린다.The artist draws a picture.예술가가 그림을 그렸다.The artist drew a picture.그림을 그리다draw a pictureOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Korean Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
July 12, 2011
Korean Word of the Day – guitar (noun)
Learn a little Korean everyday with the free Korean Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!기타 guitar (noun)그는 로큰롤 밴드에서 전기 기타를 쳤습니다.He played the electric guitar in a rock and roll band.당신은 기타를 아주 잘 칩니다.You play the guitar very well.전기 기타electric guitar여섯 개의 줄이 있는 기타six-string guitarOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Korean Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!