Dear friend,
Youre probably already aware of the power, fun, advantages and prestige that knowing more than one language can bring you.
Yet, if youre like most people, you probably find it very hard to imagine that you could learn to effectively communicate in any language in just 7 to 21 days, and achieve fluency within a few months.
You may have experienced the seemingly insurmountable difficulties in trying to effectively learn a foreign language.
Im talking about the years and years of study, the frustration of not being able to communicate after having completed an intermediate course, and the general feeling that achieving fluency in a foreign language is probably not a possibility for you. Maybe youre just not talented with languages...?
All the while, you probably know a few people who can express themselves fluently in 2, 3, 4 or even more languages. What is their special trick? What is their gift?
Well its no gift but it is indeed a little bit of a trick. Its actually a series of tricks and techniques that can actually allow anyone to learn the language of their choice in a very short period of time.
Theyve been used by linguists, by several world travelers and even by special agents working for high-level governmental agencies.
Did you know that during World-War II, the government turned normal citizens into Japanese/English interpreters in just a few months? Did you know that there is actually no limit to the number of languages you can learn, and that many people in the world can actually speak more than 10 languages (and no, its not because they were born in a multi-cultural family)?
Did you know that during World-War II, the government turned normal citizens into Japanese/English interpreters in just a few months?
Did you know that there is actually no limit to the number of languages you can learn, and that many people in the world can actually speak more than 10 languages (and no, its not because they were born in a multi-cultural family)?
Actually, in creating this product, I have interviewed and talked with such people. One is a man who can speak over 26 languages, and another can speak over 58 languages
Now that sounds completely outrageous, but what Ive discovered is that its actually within the reach of anyone to learn any language they want and do it on their own, and be able to communicate effectively in just 7 to 21 days (achieving fluency takes a little longer, but not as long as you might imagine).
If youre curious to learn more about this amazing method, read on... But before we get there, I want to talk about something else, in case youre not sure why you actually NEED to know at least ONE foreign language.
Imagine what your life would be with the knowledge of a new language. You may think it may get a little better. But you have no idea how many benefits youll get from knowing one or more foreign languages.
Imagine being able to express yourself in that language, make friends, travel, and speak fluently... and open yourself to a world of exciting possibilities.
No matter what you think, the knowledge of another language is useful and increasingly necessary.
But the endeavor of learning languages is such a daunting one that most people never actually succeed with it.
Lets take a moment to think about how languages are traditionally taught, so we can kiss this unsuccessful method a big, good bye forever.
Imagine you decide you want to learn French, perhaps for an upcoming trip to Paris. In your enthusiasm, you decide to revive your high-school French (which never got you anywhere) by signing up for a 6-week course at your local community college.
Six weeks later, youve attended all the classes, and even completed your homework assignments. By the time you get to Paris, you feel a little more confident about your ability to get around using French.
Once in Paris, youre ready to order a coffee or an orange juice on the Champs-Elysées.
To your shock and amazement, the waiter has no idea what youre trying to say. And throughout your trip, you realize that your French actually sucks, almost as much as it used to, and so you reluctantly give up your linguistic aspiration and decide to revert to Ugly American Who Only Speaks English mode for the remainder of your trip.
Now let me tell you a little secret. You can actually learn any language you want in just seven days.
Thats right. Not 7 months, or even 7 weeks... but just 7 days.
I can already hear you say that its impossible! That you studied French for three years in high school and you still cant order an orange juice in Paris!
The truth is, no one can claim to be able to learn to speak a foreign language fluently in just 7 days. Anyone who does is a liar. But what you can do is learn to speak the core of a language, enough to get you around without needing a translator, in just 7 to 21 days if you follow my method.
Of course, after that, you can also use my method to learn the language even better, to eventually reach fluency... the enviable peak that every language learner wants to reach.
And you can do that in a fraction of the time most people spend (unsuccessfully) learning a foreign language.
Over the last few years, I became increasingly interested in learning foreign languages. My native language is French, and it took me over 12 years to learn to speak English decently.
But I thought, there must be another way!
I was always impressed when I met people who spoke 3, 4, 5 or even 6 languages. I thought they must have had some kind of gift, or had the fortune of being raised in a multi-lingual family.
What I discovered is that polyglots (people who speak several languages) are actually mostly self-taught. And that the way they learn languages is radically different that the method I was taught in school.
Over the last 5 years, I became obsessed with finding out the secrets of these people. I interviewed several polyglots (including Barry Farber, author of How to Learn Any Language, who can speak in over 25 tongues), read several out-of-print books in over 4 languages and developed the 12-step method I now used to learn any language in a flash.
In the last few years, while developing my method, I learned to speak German, Spanish and Portuguese well enough to be able to read a newspaper or novel in those languages without a dictionary and be able to express my thoughts on any subject both verbally and on the written page.
In addition to that, I have also learned enough Russian to get around in Russia, enough Italian to get around Italy without an interpreter, as well as bits and pieces of other languages. And I also speak French and English fluently, and Im currently learning Chinese (a native Chinese speaker told me that my Chinese was awesome and Ive only been studying it for 2 weeks).
I did all of that on my own, in my spare time (and I emphasize the word spare) and having more fun than I ever thought was possible.
My friends always asked me: what is your secret? Its an extraordinary set of principles, based on the secrets of master linguists and spy agents (and also from my own experience and research) that I reveal in my course How to Learn Any Language in a Flash, that allows you to learn any language in 7 to 21 days, and speak fluently within a few months.
Frederic, Learn a Language in a Flash was just the jump-start I needed to begin learning Spanish. I've wanted to do so for a long time, and also have been eagerly awaiting the reissue of your language course - so glad you've republished it and are sharing it with the world now! Along with your 21-Day Learning Challenge, I have made already laid the groundwork as a speaker and writer of Spanish! If you've been putting off your dream of learning a language, Fred's course is THE TICKET!
Julie Ann Turnerhttp://www.creatorsguide.com
I found the program "How to Learn Any Language in a Flash" a great way to get inspired, I could already speak danish when I started the program but in applying the techniques I took my knowledge to the next level and am now able to have more in depth conversations with the people that are in my life here in Denmark.
Tillie Burden Kbenhavn, Denmark
Now I have decided to reveal the very simple method that Ive used to learn languages fast and efficiently. This new course is titled:
In this course, youll discover:
The 12 magic principles that you can follow to learn any language you want faster and easier and with more fun than you thought possible
My list of essential vocabulary that allows you to understand and speak 75% of daily conversation!
The number one mistake most people make when attempting to learn a foreign language.
The 7 steps to language learning that the Guinness Record, most amazing linguist alive today used to learn 50 languages in less than 3 years.
The story of some of the most amazing polyglots of our time and the secrets behind their genius with languages.
Why formal language education doesnt work.
The biggest mistakes people make when trying to learn a foreign language, and how to avoid them.
Why learning a foreign language enables you to speak your own language even better.
Ingenious tricks to remember vocabulary at least 10 times more efficiently.
What to do if you have to speak a language in a short period of time, like three days or 5 days (Im talking about an unexpected trip, or youve just fallen in love and you dont want the language barrier get in your way!)
How to relax yourself into easy learning so that its no longer a chore to study but a pleasure.
How to use music to increase naturally your language ability... with more fun!
The checklist to follow to make sure youre making constant progress
What to do if you have no time and little energy available? I give you my Lazy guide to effective language learning
Where to find complete high-quality, free lessons in any language youd like to learn, without having to sit in front of your computer all day
How to reach the magic turnaround point that is needed to really progress when learning a language.
The shortcut that allows you to get past the stage of the beginner level.
And much more.
This is not a method to learn Spanish, or German, or French specifically, but rather, a method you can use to learn ANY language.
If youre still not sure about your own ability to learn a foreign language in a short period of time, its probably because you are still holding on to some misconceptions and myths about learning languages. Lets take a look at these myths and expose them for what they are, once and for all.
MYTH #1: A child can learn faster than an adult.
Probably the number one myth about learning languages is the idea that a child can somehow learn faster than an adult. As controversial as it may sound, let me say that actually, an adult can learn a language much faster than a child!
Using her intelligence, an adult can learn a language and in greater depth than a child ever could, within a limited timeframe.
Its true that an adult learning a foreign language will never be able to imitate a native accent with 100% accuracy, as a child would (this is an ability we lose after puberty).
But adults can still learn much faster than a child when the proper techniques are applied.
Children learn languages because they are forced to. For them, its a question of survival. They also practice constantly, day in, day out.
Adults have an advantage over children when it comes to learning languages. First, they have already mastered one language. And second, they have more knowledge and reference points that they can use to their advantage. And also, their brain is more developed. With the right system and techniques, you can certainly learn it faster than a child.
MYTH #2 Just watch some TV and movies and youll learn it automatically.
Another common myth is that you can just learn a language by engaging in passive learning such as watching TV and listening to the radio in the foreign language.
That simply doesnt work. What works is active learning, which means anything that requires active participation on your part.
You can watch some foreign movies, sure, but its not going to do you any good until you have a very strong base of vocabulary.
If youre starting from scratch, you can sit in front of the television for 10,000 hours and watch Russian television and your grasp of the Russian language at the end would be mediocre at best!
MYTH #3 Immerse yourself in the language right away by going to the country and youll learn naturally.
Past the age of around 11, we loose our ability to learn languages naturally. Thus, it is absolutely worthless to try to immerse yourself in the language right away by watching foreign movies, going to the country immediately or just trying to pick it up. You have to learn a language as an adult with the mind of an adult.
Being in the right environment does NOT guarantee that you will learn the language. It just makes it easier to practice once you have something to work with. But just being there and trying to pick it up naturally wont work.
When I was living in Costa Rica, I knew plenty of expat Americans who had lived there for over 10 years full-time and still could not speak half-decent Spanish!
So again it comes to active learning versus passive learning. You have to work on the language. The language will not come to you naturally, even if you are in the right environment.
A Couple of "Basic Concepts
If youre wondering what is this magic method for learning languages in a flash, let me tell you that its no gimmick or learn while you sleep trick. Its actually a set of 12 principles and a complete step-by-step method that anyone can use to learn the language they want in a record time.
If what you want is to know enough of a language to get around in a foreign country for a trip, you can do that in 7 to 21 days using my method.
If you want to be able to express yourself fully in a foreign language, for work, career, love or other reasons, you can do that in just a few months (depending on the language) using the principles and the methods I teach in my course.
To give you a little starting point, let me explain to you some basic concepts which I cover in detail in the course How to Learn Any Language in a Flash (along with a total of 12 principles that form my step-by-step approach).
But make sure you understand as you're reading about these principles that there's a major step after in terms of knowing what to DO with them.
Concept #1 The Three Blocks of Language Learning
When you decide to learn a foreign language, you have to face three major blocks:
VocabularyGrammarPronunciation
Common language learning courses would like us to believe that all of these categories are equally important. While this ultimately is true, if your goal is communication, you dont have to get all of them right before you start talking.
If you think about how you learned your native language as a child, you may not remember, but you can be sure that you were not concerned with proper pronunciation and grammar. What you needed at first were words to communicate.
Watch children who are learning to speak. They dont have any inhibitions. Their pronunciation is often off and their grammar only approximate at first, but they start talking right away using words!
Thats why I believe that vocabulary is king. Of all the three blocks in learning a language, its the one that holds people back from progressing!
The basis of my method is an organic and natural approach to language learning, much like children learn, but using your adult brain. Which leads us to...
Concept #2 Master Core Vocabulary And Speak Like Tarzan
A few years ago, I made a shocking discovery. Over 75% of our daily communication is comprised of only 500 to 800 words. Even though you may learn over 10,000 words over the course of your lifetime, you only need 500 to 800 to communicate effectively on a daily basis.
That led me to a search for this list of what is called Core Vocabulary.
Lets say you are able to master this core vocabulary in any one language, with a fair pronunciation. Even without a single bit of grammar, youll still be able to communicate!
If Im going to go to a country where I dont speak the language, heres what I do:
- I spend 7 to 21 days to master this list of core vocabulary that I have assembled myself during my various linguistic studies.
- I use memory hooks and other tricks that Ill be teaching you in the course, to learn the vocabulary faster (around 10 to 20 times faster than with traditional methods).
- I start speaking right away, using what I call Tarzan grammar.
With Tarzan grammar, you basically omit all verb conjugations and you simplify the language to its simplest form. For example, Id like to book a hotel room for the night becomes:
Me Want Hotel Room Tonight
Yes, it sounds crude, but it works, and natives are extremely appreciative of your effort in speaking the language.
For some languages that have very simple grammar, theres actually not much youll have to change later once you get deeper into the grammar!
Now... and heres the thing... I also ask the native speakers to talk to me the same way!
This leads to an interesting phenomenon: within just 7 days, I can speak any language I want and communicate without an interpreter or a dictionary, just by having memorized core vocabulary using memory hooks and speaking like Tarzan (while asking people to answer the same way).
Now you may be thinking... thats not really speaking a language. Its baby talk.
Well... bingo...! You got it my friend. Isnt it like children learn?
Of course, you wont be stuck at that level for very long.
In my course, I also teach you how to learn the proper grammar, increase your vocabulary and perfect your pronunciation, and I give you the exact tools to do that.
The trick to making this system work is to have the right list of words (the core vocabulary list) and the right memory tricks to retain the words that youre learning, in a way thats fun and not too time-consuming.
In the course, How to Learn Any Language in a Flash, youll get my list of core vocabulary, based on the amazing work of a Spanish linguist, which is the one that I prefer and that I use.
(The linguist that Im referring to has actually pulled off the amazing feat of learning German from scratch during a 3 hour flight and upon arrival to Germany gave a CONFERENCE in German, without any prior knowledge of German. If you dont believe that such as thing is possible, then you need my course!)
Youll also get my best memory hooks tricks (also called mnemonics), which allow you to retain 10 to 20 times as much vocabulary. And if youre already familiar with that, youll love my take on it and the way I break the process down into something thats easy to understand and use.
Its a step-by-step method Ive been working on this for 5 years, trying to figure out what is the actually system for learning languages in a flash. And Im not satisfied with half-baked information, so thats why Ive waited for so long before releasing the second edition of my course. Other books on the subject may give you some tips on learning languages effectively, but in none of them will you find a step-by-step method. Personally, I like clear information. I like to organize thoughts in a way that makes sense for the reader (thats you!) and create systems that you can easily put in place and know that its going to work for you, every single time. It contains ALL of my secrets In 2003, I released the first version of my product How to Learn Any Language in a Flash. It was basic, but very useful. Since then, I have learned a TON and have decided to put ALL of my best secrets and techniques in this new version. Its not sugar-coated. Its based on what works Sure, you can go to your local library and get books on How to Learn Chinese in 5 Minutes a Day. Do these methods actually work? Ive tried almost all of the methods out there and I can testify that very few actually deliver. So thats why Ive spent so much time to research the secrets of professional linguists to find out how does one actually learn a language in a short period of time. I wont lie to you and say that you wont have to put in some efforts. But I can tell you that the effort will be well worth it because my method WORKS. Ive actually done it myself Few people out there can claim to be able to speak more than 3 or 4 languages, unless they are a professional linguist. The proof that my method works is that I actually have done it myself, and entirely in my spare time! I can effectively communicate in over 6 languages, and Im learning more constantly, and learning languages is not my only hobby! I also play the guitar, practice sports, read a lot, and have many interests besides languages. So if in my spare time I can learn to speak Chinese, you can certainly learn any language you want even if you havent done it before.
Its a step-by-step method Ive been working on this for 5 years, trying to figure out what is the actually system for learning languages in a flash. And Im not satisfied with half-baked information, so thats why Ive waited for so long before releasing the second edition of my course.
Other books on the subject may give you some tips on learning languages effectively, but in none of them will you find a step-by-step method. Personally, I like clear information. I like to organize thoughts in a way that makes sense for the reader (thats you!) and create systems that you can easily put in place and know that its going to work for you, every single time.
When you order the program How to Learn Any Language in a Flash, youll get instant access to my method, which includes:
The Ebook How to Learn Any Language in a Flash The meat of my course is the ebook How to Learn Any Language in a Flash. In this book, I present my 12 principles for learning languages, as well as a step-by-step method that you can use to either build basic conversational proficiency in any language in 7 to 21 days, or achieve fluency within a few months.
This ebook will be available for download as soon as you place your order.
Core Vocabulary List For years, Ive wanted to find a good list for building core vocabulary. After reading an amazing book in Spanish by a Spanish linguist and memory expert, I have finally found a table that enables you to build core vocabulary in any language.
This list is amazing. You can use it for any language. You just have to fill it the blanks and use the memory tricks I teach in my course to remember more vocabulary in no time. The list contains the 500 to 600 words that are the most important to know in ANY language, and even prioritizes them as to which should be learned first. You will want to print out that list and use it as your main reference and worksheet as you learn the language of your choice.
My Language Resource Guide Theres a ton of new courses out there for learning languages. We have Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, Instant Immersion, and many others. What should you think of all of them?
Well the good thing about having me as your teacher is that Im an addict for language methods myself. I separate them into different categories: those that suck, those that are good and those that are outstanding.
In this separate bonus language resources sheet, youll get my reviews of the most popular methods out there, as well as lots of FREE resources that you should know when trying to learn any language.
My Language Guide In addition to being interested in learning foreign languages, a topic that fascinates me even more is languages themselves. I have read a ton of books on linguistics and the history of language, so in this short bonus ebook I offer you my reviews of many popular languages, with some shocking and entertaining information about each of them, and also the best resources you can find for each language.
What's New in this Version of the Program?
The program "How to Learn Any Language in a Flash" is now in its third edition. Since I first launched this course in 2004, I have made more and more updates as I have discovered new techniques for effective language learning.
This new version, now just released in 2010, also includes:
Video 1: How to Use New Technologies to Accelerate Your Language Learning
Just like the introduction of the iPod completely changed the way we can listen to music on the go, we now have new technologies that can dramatically affect the effectiveness of any language learning program. I'm talking about:
I've created a series of videos showing you how to use these technologies to accelerate your language learning. In the first 45-minute video, you will discover:
Video 2: How I Use My Cell-Phone to Learn Languages on the Go
In the second video in the series, I show you exactly how I use my iPhone to learn languages on the go, including:
Webinar: Live Webinar on "How to Learn Any Language in a Flash", what works and what doesn't.
If you order during the launch of "How to Learn Any Language in a Flash" version 3.0., you will also be invited to an exclusive one-hour webinar where I will present:
In this 60 minute live webinar, you will also get to ask questions and discover new tips and techniques to allow you to make your dream of speaking a new language a reality.
This LIVE webinar is a $127 value and is available free to the first 50 orders, or if you order during the launch.
In case you can't attend the live webinar, a downloadable recording will be sent to you for your convenience.
My promise to you is that by following the simple tips and techniques found in this program, you can realize your dream of learning a new language, in as little as 7 to 21 days for basic communication skills, and in 5 to 7 times less time than most people spend to reach fluency.
YOU WILL LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE...OR I'LL PAY YOU BACK!
With this course I offer you a powerful guarantee.
If you are not completely satisfied with the content and value you get with this course, simply contact my staff within 60 days from the date of purchase at www.replytofred.com and send us a discreet note. No reason is needed, and you will receive a refund promptly. You must be satisfied.
