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Learning Italian: Duolingo, group lessons or ‘the Nuns of Vught’?
Learning Italian is an adventure unto itself. Just a few words of this melodious language and you can already picture yourself in the world of opera, la dolce vita and, of course, mouth-watering Italian cuisine. It is therefore no surprise that many people have enthusiastically started using apps like Duolingo to learn the language. It is accessible, partially free and gamified. So why do so many people nevertheless end up quitting halfway through? Do they discover at that point that, despite their best efforts, they still cannot hold a conversation in Italian?
Can AI help you learn a language?
With the breakneck pace of developments in artificial intelligence (AI), all sorts of tools that can support you in learning a language have become available. How effective is AI in that regard?
Do extroverts learn foreign languages faster?
Many people think you need to have a special knack or specific traits to learn foreign languages. It has been suggested that extroverts are better at language learning because they find it easier to strike up conversations. But is that actually true?
Brain-centred learning in action
Our students may not realise it, but Regina Coeli applies the six ‘brain principles’ as much as possible when designing language training courses. By applying the six brain principles, Regina Coeli helps ensure that your brain can function optimally when learning a foreign language.
Want to keep your brain performing at its peak? Learn a language!
You need not hit the gym for it, but your brain—like, say, your abs—can definitely be trained. You do this namely by learning something new. As you learn, your brain makes all sorts of new connections. And those new connections ensure it stays in top shape. Research has shown that there are ways to maximise how your brain learns. We call them brain principles.
Language learning tip: get feedback
Many people think that learning a new language is all about vocabulary and grammar. These are certainly important, but there is one crucial factor that is often overlooked: feedback. Without regular feedback, small mistakes in your language use can unknowingly become ingrained, sometimes causing confusion. That's why feedback is essential to refine your language skills and communicate effectively.