About this book
Discover Language Learning Collection, an expansive non-fiction compilation from various scholars and linguists that brings together diverse approaches to mastering languages across centuries and cultures. This instructional audiobook features authentic readings from grammar texts, primers, phrasebooks, and conversation guides spanning from ancient Latin and Anglo-Saxon to modern languages like French, Arabic, Persian, and Esperanto.
You'll encounter pioneering language learning philosophies from Sir Arthur Cotton, who revolutionized instruction by advocating for oral acquisition methods similar to how children naturally learn their mother tongue. The collection also includes insights from renowned orientalist E.G. Browne, practical conversation lessons from Dr. Emil Otto, and foundational lessons in Arabic, French, Greek, and Persian. Samuel Johnson's historic grammar of English sits alongside classical texts by Varro and accessible fables in Latin, creating a unique bridge between historical and contemporary language instruction methods.
This audiobook is ideal for curious learners, educators, linguists, and anyone interested in how languages have been taught throughout history. Whether you're beginning your language learning journey or seeking to understand different pedagogical approaches, this collection offers authentic voices and proven instructional frameworks that have shaped how we learn languages today. Perfect for self-paced study or gaining inspiration from the timeless wisdom of language masters.
