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Did you ever wonder what the easiest language to learn is? Maybe you are looking to learn another language and haven’t decided on which one. You don’t want to get bogged down in something too difficult and you’d like a (relatively) easy time of it.

There are a lot of factors that make a language easy or hard to learn. The factor with the greatest impact is what your native language is – the language you grew up speaking. This will always effect how you learn languages. Other factors are – whether you have to learn a new alphabet or writing system, new grammar rules and strange new sounds to make.

It’s really a combination of the actual characteristics of the language you want to learn and your own personal experience and learning skills. But if the majority of people agree that one language is easiest to learn, then it probably is. I have a survey on my website and most people seem to choose the easiest language based on what their native language is.

The majority of language learners whose native language is English choose Spanish as the easiest language to learn. Why? For one reason, Spanish is a very regular language. Once you know the rules of pronunciation, you can read almost any Spanish word and pronounce it correctly. And aside for a few new letters (that aren’t very difficult), the alphabet is the same.

There are also many cognates between English and Spanish. Much of the vocabulary is familiar, either borrowed from one language to the other, or borrowed from the same source, like Latin.

Another key factor in why people feel that Spanish is easy to learn is the availablity of resources to learn with. The market is flush with products to buy, books and movies are readily available, and the internet has lots of free resources to use. Combined with the fact that Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, it seems that Spanish is everywhere and is somehow easier to pick up.

There are other candidates for the Easiest Language to Learn such as French, Italian, Dutch and German. Esperanto is a popualar write-in candidate for the easiest language to learn, but Esperanto has an unfair advantage. It is a constructed language, it was designed to be easier to learn. In fact studies have shown that it is four to ten times easier to learn than other languages!

What do you think? Fill out the Easiest Language to Learn Survey and let me know what you think the easiest language to learn is!

Ron is a long-time language enthusiast, exploring Spanish, French, Swedish, Cornish, Esperanto and others. Learn more about studying a language on your own at Language Learning Advisor This guide for self-study language learners has reviews and recommendations of language learning methods and products, links to online learning resources, learning tips to maximize your study time and effectiveness and articles on language learning.

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Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling $49.48 A comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly resource Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Second Edition offers an illuminating view of the clinical, theoretical, and research work that comprises the addiction counseling field. Presenting a pragmatic counseling framework rather than trying to reconcile differing theories, this helpful text gives readers the knowledge and guidance needed to choose appropriate techniques and best practices for treating addicted individuals. Throughout the text, case studies and interactive exercises assist readers in applying knowledge gained, whether in a self-teaching or a classroom setting. Addiction counseling expert and teacher Geri Miller presents a wide variety of topics designed to increase skills and understanding–from cutting-edge research to the latest in the self-help/grassroots therapy movement. Fully revised and expanded, this Second Edition covers: * Theories of counseling related to addiction treatment * Assessment and diagnosis of addiction using interviews, behavioral observations, andphysiological and psychometric instruments * Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of dual disorders * The treatment process for addictions, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family therapy * Relapse prevention * Treatment-related issues such as rape and sexual abuse, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and eating disorders * Self-help groups * Current and evolving therapy approaches and techniques, including positive psychology, resilience, the stages-of- change model, motivational interviewing, and brief therapy * Special treatment issues such as those related to gender, ethnicity, disability, adolescence, the elderly, and the homeless * Personal and professional development of the counselor, including ethical issues, court testimony, working in difficult situations, self-care, and other issues in working with addicts * Preparing for certification and licensure as an addiction professional The most comprehensive, up-to-date, and user-friendly resource available, Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Second Edition offers a powerful learning tool for both students and professionals.

Language Learning and Deafness (Cambridge Applied Linguistics) $42.98 An important new collection of original papers dealing with essential issues and research in the learning of language by deaf people. The book addresses issues in the fields of second language acquisition and deafness, and draws upon the fields of linguistics, psychology, and education. Of particular importance is the relationship between the learning of English by the deaf and by hearing speakers of other languages. The first five chapters concern theoretical issues on language varieties among the deaf population, American sign language and the biology of language, sign language instruction, and language education of deaf children from both historical and bilingual perspectives. The second half of the book contains six original, previously unpublished research reports on topics related to language learning by deaf children and adults.

Errrors and Intelligence in Compter-Assisted Language Learning $111.98 Errrors and Intelligence in Compter-Assisted Language Learning : Parsers and Pedagogues (Routledge Studies in Computer Assisted Language Learning) by Trude Heift, and Mathias Schulze Edition 1 Published in 2007 by Routledge

Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning $241.98 Language learning is one of the most rapidly changing disciplines. Along with changing perspectives in learning in the field of Second Language Acquisition, information communication technology (ICT) has also created many learning paths to assist the process of learning a second language (L2). In such an ever-evolving environment, teachers, researchers, and professionals in a diverse number of disciplines need access to the most current information about research on the field of computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning. The Handbook of Research on Computer-Enhanced Language Acquisition and Learning provides comprehensive coverage of successful translation of language learning designs utilizing ICT in practical learning contexts. This authoritative reference source offers researchers, scholars, students, and professionals worldwide, access to the latest knowledge related to research on computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning.

Form-Focused Instruction and Second Language Learning $45.48 How does classroom language learning take place? How does an understanding of second language acquisition contribute to language teaching? In answering these questions, Rod Ellis reviews a wide range of research on classroom learning, developing a theory of instructed second language acquisition that has significant implications for language teaching. The early chapters of this book trace the attempts to explain classroom language learning in terms of general theory of learning (behaviorism) and the study of naturalistic language learning. The middle chapters document the attempts of researchers to enter the "black box" of the classroom in order to describe the teaching-learning behaviors that take place there and to investigate to what extent and in what ways instruction results in acquisition. The book concludes with a theory of classroom language learning. This theory advances an explanation of the relationship between explicit and implicit linguistic knowledge and in so doing accounts for how both form-focused and meaning-focused instruction contribute to second language acquisition in the classroom.

Learning the Language of Babylon $3.98 How can Christians make a difference in an ever-changing world? Is it possible to engage our culture without giving in to its powerful influence? While God calls His church to change the world by renewing hearts, many Christians are not comfortable venturing out into a world whose values are often hostile. In Learning the Language of Babylon, Pastor Terry Crist clearly explains how the spirit and ideas of Babylon pervade the world today’ from the White House to the schoolhouse. Crist provides evidence of cultural breakdown, but more importantly, he offers ways for us to reconnect with our community. Cultural relevance, he believes, must become the mission of the church. Drawing lessons from the life of the prophet Daniel, Crist describes seven mandates we need to adopt to become reformers in our culture. Christians are not just called to make it in the world, but to become salt and light. Crist provides a blueprint for Christians who want to effectively understand and transform their culture.

Pragmatic Development in a Second Language (Language Learning Monograph) $40.98 This volume offers the first book-length treatment of second and foreign language learners’ acquisition of pragmatics. It provides an up-to-date account of research findings and covers such central topics as the theoretical and empirical approaches to L2 pragmatic development, the relationship of pragmatic and grammatical development, the role of different learning contexts, the effect of instruction, and individual differences.

Teaching and Learning Communication, Language and Literacy $36.48 In Teaching and Learning Communication, Language, and Literacy, Ann Browne draws on research findings and good practice to provide practical and guidance about working with young children aged 3–5 years in nursery and reception classes. The author covers all of the key theoretical issues, providing a wealth of classroom examples. Practical suggestions for activities and resources include ways of working with environmental print and found texts, ICT, TV, video, and books.This practical resource examines:How young children develop as learners and users of language and literacy The contribution that home and school make to their learning Play as a context and a resource for learningThe role of adults in supporting and extending learning

The Neurobiology of Affect in Language (Language Learning Monograph Series) $92.48 This book presents a theory of how the psychology and neurobiology of stimulus appraisal influences the variability in second language acquisition. It then extends the notion of affect developed for second language acquisition to primary language acquisition and to cognition in general. Written by one of the leading scholars in the field, this book is an important research tool for students and professors of language studies and linguistics.

Understanding Second Language Learning Difficulties $133.98 "This volume has some really nice features such as: the discussion of audio-lingual theory as deriving from behaviorism, the terrific discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation–that is discussed here in a manner superior to any I’ve seen, the discussion of over-motivated students; the relation between self-esteem and self-efficacy, disabilities and language learning, and the provision of specific tips for learning vocabulary, grammar etc. The case studies are also wonderful. " Robert Sternberg, Department of Psychology Yale University "The case studies are among the most appealing characteristics of the book. They present readily identifiable, relatively easy-to-understand types of learners, and they include a vast range of possible types. The questions and prods related to the case studies are very valuable. The tables are very handy. I love the table on defense mechanisms and the chart about the intriguing metaphors for language learning." Rebecca L. Oxford, Ph.D, Area Head, Teacher Education University of Alabama Why is it so difficult for adults to learn a second language? How can we get to the source of these difficulties, diagnose the learner, and help them achieve their goals? Understanding Second Language Learning Difficulties addresses these questions, demonstrating some of the insights, techniques, and skills needed to understand adult students who are having problems learning a second language. Author Madeline E. Ehrman provides a deep examination of the source of difficulty, taking into consideration such issues as learning styles, personality dispositions, motivation, learning strategies, self-efficacy, and anxiety. Helpful summaries, case studies, and exercises are included, giving the reader a firm grasp of the complex issues involved. This new volume presents multiple theories and models for each of the cases discussed, showing the reader how to evaluate observations in terms of individual difference dimensions. Scholars, researchers, and professionals in linguistics, communication, English as a second language, as well as teachers and trainers will value the thorough examination, and unique viewpoints this book offers.

Principles of Language Learning and Teaching (5th Edition) $59.48 Principles of Language Learning and Teaching (5th Edition) by H. Douglas Brown Edition 5 Published in 2006 by Pearson ESL

Foreign Language Teacher’s Guide to Active Learning $34.48 Foreign Language Teacher’s Guide to Active Learning by Deborah Blaz Published in 1999 by Eye on Education,

Learning Strategies in Foreign and Second Language Classrooms $47.48 Learning Strategies in Foreign and Second Language Classrooms by Ernesto MacAro Published in 2002 by Continuum International Publishing Group

Cognitive and Language Development (Open Learning Units $28.98 Cognitive and Language Development (Open Learning Units : Developmental Psychology) by Peter Lloyd Published in 1995 by Blackwell Publishing Limited

Understanding Learning Styles in the Second Language Classroom $19.48 Understanding Learning Styles in the Second Language Classroom by Joy M. Reid Edition 1 Published in 1998 by Prentice Hall

Language and Reading Readiness (Early Learning Experiences) $3.48 Language and Reading Readiness (Early Learning Experiences) by Imogene Forte, and Joy MacKenzie Published in 1995 by Incentive Publications

Bringing the Standards for Foreign Language Learning to Life $34.48 Bringing the Standards for Foreign Language Learning to Life by Deborah Blaz Published in 2002 by Eye on Education,

Learning the Language of Prayer $12.48 Many Christians want to have deep, fruitful prayer lives, but don’t know where to start. They have heard the message that prayer is important, that disciples of Jesus are people of prayer. What they often have not heard is what to say in prayer. Learning the Language of Prayer draws from the practice and spirituality of the three major "streams" of Christian prayer to help the seeker understand how believers pray. The Catholic, Evangelical, and Charismatic perspectives on prayer, brought to bear on one another, have potential to enrich the prayer life of any Christian. Practical exercises and biblical examples answer the needs of those who wish to grow in their practice of prayer. Balancing practical concern with theological insight, this small book opens wide resources treasured by saints everywhere. About the Author: Paul C. Edgerton is an educator and ordained minister who pastors a young fellowship in North Carolina. Nurtured in Pentecostalism and educated at the Church of God Theological Seminary, he has found a home in the evangelical Anglican tradition. He is a student at the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. He and his wife Christie are both public school teachers.