Monthly Review
August

Explore posts on English readings, covering cognitive neuroscience, brain development, and language evolution. Dive into grammar topics like sentence structure and tenses. For Spanish learners, find posts on grammatical tenses and parts of speech. Enjoy weekly vocabulary updates and in-depth articles on language learning and history.

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Here are all the posts organized by topic to make them easier to navigate, rather than arranged by date.

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ENGLISH READINGS
All posts for more advanced English learners and everyone interested

Cognitive Neuroscience and Language Acquisition
This field explores the neural mechanisms involved in language development, critical periods for language learning, and the influence of memory, attention, and neuroplasticity on language acquisition. Understanding the brain’s role in language learning helps researchers and educators develop more effective teaching methods and strategies to support language learners at all stages of life.

• Brain Development and Critical Periods
• Learning and Memory in Language Aquisition
• Recovery from Brain Injury
• Neurogenesis and Its Impact on Language Learning
• Neuroplasticity and Mental Health in the Context of Language Learning and Memory
• Cognitive Enhancement in Language Learning

History Of The English Language
This field delves into the origins, evolution, and global influence of the English language. It examines how historical events, cultural shifts, and linguistic changes have shaped English from its roots in Old English to the modern global language it is today. Understanding this history provides insights into the development of English vocabulary, grammar, and dialects, as well as its role in shaping communication across the world.

• The Impact of the Norman Conquest: Shaping the English Language and Beyond
• The Emergence of Middle English: A Linguistic Revolution Shaped by Conquest and Culture
• Germanic Roots of Old English

Multilingualism and Cognitive Benefits
Speaking multiple languages enhances brain function, allowing multilingual individuals to enjoy improved memory, sharper problem-solving skills, and greater mental flexibility. Managing multiple languages strengthens cognitive processes like attention and task-switching, and may even delay age-related cognitive decline.

• The Secret Lives of Polyglots
• The Cognitive Edge of Polyglots

Head to the ‘English Readings‘ section to explore previous related topics.

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ENGLISH GRAMMAR
All posts for basic and intermediate learners – Grammar and Vocabulary posts

“Remember, these posts are in Spanish (for English learners) and are designed for basic to intermediate learners. To ensure clarity, the vocabulary is also tailored to their level, so expanding ‘vocabulary’ might be a bit more challenging for Spanish learners.”

Grammar Posts
Covering topics like sentence structure, verb tenses, punctuation, parts of speech, and syntax rules, these posts aim to clarify and explain how English grammar works, providing tips and examples to help learners understand and use correct grammar in their writing and speaking.

• Uso de Conectores y Cohesión en Inglés Avanzado
• Explorando las Combinaciones del Verbo “Go” en Inglés
• Introducción a las Conjunciones Correlativas
• Adverbios de Frecuencia en Inglés
• Explorando las Diferencias entre “Their,” “There,” y “They’re”
• Actual vs. Current

Vocabularies / Vocabularios
These posts are released weekly, so you can expect 4 or 5 new ones each month.

• Insects: Descubriendo el Fascinante Mundo de los Insectos
• Sports: Vocabulario Esencial para Hablar de Deportes en Inglés
• Flora: El Vocabulario de la Flora
• Body Parts: La Importancia de Conocer las Partes del Cuerpo Humano

Head to the ‘English Grammar’ section to explore previous related topics.

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CASTELLANO (Español)
Spanish language learners

Parts of Speech: Tenses
Tenses are crucial because they convey the timing of actions and events in a sentence.

• Introduction to Simple Present Tense in Spanish
• Introduction to Simple Past Tense in Spanish
• Introduction to Simple Future Tense in Spanish
• Introduction to the Imperfect Tense in Spanish
• Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense in Spanish
• Introduction to the Past Continuous Tense in Spanish
• Introduction to the Future Continuous Tense in Spanish

Spanish Language Fundamentals
Here you will find some fundamental grammar insights.

• The Importance of Parts of Speech in Learning Spanish
• Key Rules for Spanish Pronunciation
• Expressing Preferences and Opinions in Spanish

Head to the ‘Castellano‘ section to explore previous related topics.

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