My Book

Steve's book

I have been learning languages for over 40 years and during that time I have developed very specific methods for successful language learning. In my book you will find the story of how I came to speak 9 languages and how I have gradually developed my own system for language learning. Along the way you will see how speaking many languages has brought me personal success and enjoyment.

English Version

Table of Contents

Introduction

Zhuangzi's Crooked Tree

Are You a Linguist?

About Learning English

About this Book

A Language Adventure

The Start of the Journey

Two Solitudes in Montreal

I Take Charge of My Learning

Off To Europe. My Adventure Begins

Travel And Culture

Hitchhiking in Europe

My First Real Job

Discovering Asian Culture. Creating An Opportunity, Ottawa 1967

Intensity, Hong Kong 1968

Reading And Vocabulary Growth

Importance of Phrases

Crossing Into China, Canton 1969

Working and Learning in Japan

Setting Language Goals, Tokyo 1971

Seeking Out Content

Is Japanese Difficult?

Polite Language

Japan Incorporated

Exploring Languages at Home

Language and International Business

The Attitude of a Linguist

Just Communicate

Resistance to Language Learning

Overcoming Resistance to Language Learning

Communicate at Your Level

Discover Language Naturally

The Limits of Language Teaching

Natural Learning

Identity and Language

The Fundamental Similarity of Human Beings

Human Culture is Universal

Individuals in a Shrinking World

How to Learn a Language

Focus On Input First

Learn To Express Yourself

Create Intensity

Invest in the Tools

Set Clear Goals

A Final Word

Appendix

For Immigrants and Potential Immigrants to Canada

A History of English Speaking Canada

The Immigrant Experience

Job Opportunities

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