The Third Ear (Paperback)

by Chris Lonsdale (Author)

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Product Description
You Can Learn Any Language -- Are you hesitating to learn a new language because you've heard it's difficult? Or are you trying right now but finding it harder than you imagined? What if you could become fluent in a new language in a very short period of time -- just months, or maybe even weeks? You can learn any new language quickly and easily. It doesn't require pain or frustration. It can be fun, exciting and enlightening. Of course, to have this experience you do need to know a few things. You need to find and use your hidden talent -- something we call the Third Ear. The Third Ear takes you step by step along a path to think about language learning in totally new ways. Ways that help you realise you already know how to learn any language. You just needed to be reminded.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Inkstone Books (February 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 988988870X
• ISBN-13: 978-9889888701
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #636,389 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to read if you think learning a new language is not your thing, July 1, 2007

By	Jj Hewitt - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Probably the hardest thing about learning Mandarin is in knowing where to start. Everything is different - the tones, characters, pronunciations.

Thankfully, I was able to read the Third Ear before starting my language learning programme in China and it really helped focus my learning style with some simple, but surprisingly effective techniques.

From creating lists of the most important glue words to looking at why children are so successful in picking up a new language, The Third Ear is very readable and motivating for anyone looking to pick up a new language - no matter what age.

I now look forward to heading back to South Africa and applying Third Ear tips to picking up Zulu!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Language Learning Resource, June 12, 2006

By	Paul Coffey (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used the strategies and ideas in this book when preparing to go to China and study Mandarin, and I am now a fluent speaker of that language having spent just one year there.

The most useful aspect of the book is the way that it helps you avoid wasting time and energy through bad languge-learning habits. The book is full of simple and practical ideas that made my whole language learning experience a lot more fun and effective.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone serious about mastering a new language.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Communicate Right Away, September 7, 2007

By	L. S. Man (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The way I see it, this book doesn't make me "study" foreign languages, but definitely makes me "communicate" in a new language fast, really fast.

It doesn't advise me to buy a book or get whatever authoritative material. What it provides are ready-to-use techniques to absorb and use a new language right away.

And it works! I see obvious results from applying the skills from "The Third Ear" and I find myself enjoying learning foreign languages even more! Also very interesting is that now when I observe how people around me get frustrated about foreign languages I suddenly know why!

Oh by the way it's really a fun and easy read. Perfect if you are looking for a leisure read which benefits you beyond pleasure.