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According to scientific research, which languages take the least time to learn for a native English speaker?

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Jan 24 at 22:46 lin da kanga 66
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How can gamification improve language learning?

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Feb 9 at 21:00 Community♦ 1
 
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How does Duolingo calculate its fluency percentage?

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Jan 9 '17 at 6:57 Community♦ 1
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Are there studies showing that language study is more effective in a group than individually?

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Apr 28 '16 at 12:53 fi12 8,777
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Does learning a language consistently every day help you learn it sooner?

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Jul 26 '18 at 13:33 Charlotte SL 940
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How can I deal with previously learned languages' vocabulary confusing me when I am learning a new language?

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Aug 16 '17 at 21:09 Community♦ 1
 
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Is there evidence that learning a language written with the same alphabet as your native language can make you learn the language faster?

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Apr 19 '16 at 19:54 Flimzy 4,912
 
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Through which language can you learn the most other languages online?

self-learning electronic-resources online-learning
Aug 10 '18 at 14:00 Tsundoku♦ 18.7k
 
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Positive vs. negative reinforcement in Duolingo

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May 4 '17 at 20:12 Community♦ 1
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Can learning Spanish and French simultaneously improve your knowledge in both languages?

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Are there studies testing to see what the the ideal age to begin learning a second language is?

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Oct 4 '16 at 15:55 Tsundoku♦ 18.7k
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Are there studies showing that learning an L2 makes it easier to learn an L3?

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Sep 29 '16 at 23:35 Community♦ 1
 
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When is Google Translate good for in the learning process?

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Sep 10 '17 at 1:54 Community♦ 1
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Does ethnic background affect the speed of foreign language acquisition?

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According to scientific evidence, how many languages can the average human retain in their mind and still communicate fluently in?

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Apr 28 '16 at 1:54 gmauch 353
 
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Is it more effective to review existing knowledge every day or occasionally?

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Apr 25 '16 at 1:37 Tom Au♦ 1,819
 
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How effective is induction as a language learning technique?

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Oct 13 '17 at 17:39 Apollo 159
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According to research, how effective is learning an L3 through an L2?

learning-methods reference-request
Sep 21 '17 at 18:31 fi12 8,777
 
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Does the law of diminishing returns apply to language practice?

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Dec 15 '16 at 6:19 Peter 121
 
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What Duolingo-like resources are there for learning Hindi?

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What is the average number of new Spanish vocabulary words an adult learner can learn per day?

vocabulary spanish
Jan 11 '17 at 13:04 Tsundoku♦ 18.7k
 
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What is the origin of the terms L1 and L2?

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How can I improve my ability to find the definition of unknown words using the context?

reading definition context
Jul 8 '16 at 21:35 Anthony Pham 5,108
 
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Should I review recently learned concepts before concepts learned a while ago?

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Jun 13 '16 at 12:53 Ooker 850
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What effects does being consistent in time and place of language study have on language learning?

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Apr 27 '16 at 23:06 Community♦ 1
 
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Free apps for learning Malay

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Mar 3 '18 at 17:32 Community♦ 1
 
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Are there any studies showing that you will tend to be more fluent in the first L2 you learn compared to your L3?

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Oct 12 '16 at 21:25 fi12 8,777
 
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Is it more advantageous to learn the writing system or the spoken form of a language first?

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How does the ILR scale testing work?

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Jan 13 '17 at 18:11 Community♦ 1
 
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How can jokes be studied to provide a benefit to a language learner (if at all)?

learning-methods
Dec 27 '16 at 4:39 WAF 151
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