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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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Are there studies showing that language study is more effective in a group than individually?

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How can gamification improve language learning?

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Does learning a language consistently every day help you learn it sooner?

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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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Through which language can you learn the most other languages online?

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Positive vs. negative reinforcement in Duolingo

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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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Are there studies showing that learning an L2 makes it easier to learn an L3?

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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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Is it more effective to review existing knowledge every day or occasionally?

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How effective is induction as a language learning technique?

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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?

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Does the law of diminishing returns apply to language practice?

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Should I review recently learned concepts before concepts learned a while ago?

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What effects does being consistent in time and place of language study have on language learning?

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Free apps for learning Malay

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

How does Duolingo calculate its fluency percentage?

Are there studies showing that language study is more effective in a group than individually?

How can gamification improve language learning?

Does learning a language consistently every day help you learn it sooner?

Is there evidence that learning a language written with the same alphabet as your native language can make you learn the language faster?

Through which language can you learn the most other languages online?

How can I deal with previously learned languages' vocabulary confusing me when I am learning a new language?

Positive vs. negative reinforcement in Duolingo

Can learning Spanish and French simultaneously improve your knowledge in both languages?

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

Are there studies showing that learning an L2 makes it easier to learn an L3?

When is Google Translate good for in the learning process?

Does ethnic background affect the speed of foreign language acquisition?

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

Is it more effective to review existing knowledge every day or occasionally?

How effective is induction as a language learning technique?

According to research, how effective is learning an L3 through an L2?

What Duolingo-like resources are there for learning Hindi?

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

Does the law of diminishing returns apply to language practice?

What is the origin of the terms L1 and L2?

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

Should I review recently learned concepts before concepts learned a while ago?

What effects does being consistent in time and place of language study have on language learning?

Free apps for learning Malay

Are there any studies showing that you will tend to be more fluent in the first L2 you learn compared to your L3?

Is it more advantageous to learn the writing system or the spoken form of a language first?

How does the ILR scale testing work?

How can jokes be studied to provide a benefit to a language learner (if at all)?