“Robyn Matthew knows what’s wrong with language education in Canada.”
– The Ottawa Citizen
“I recommend your book to all my students, and everyday I wish they would follow your advice!”
– Anne Scott, French professor, University of British Columbia
“I would really like to come and speak to our students at Carleton University. You know how to speak to language learners and motivate them. I will be ordering your book again next year for my course.”
– Chantal Dion, French Professor, Carleton University
“The insights [Robyn] shares are timely and practical, and so logical I could have kicked myself for not thinking of them!”
– Evelyn Pedersen, ESL professor, University of Toronto
“I am so thankful you wrote your book. It is badly needed.”
– Tina Phelps, Modern Language Instructional Leader, Mission, BC
“I am currently taking French, and I have been struggling. I was given your book “Language Logic” by one of the official languages staff. You have such good ideas and good suggestions that your book is now my Language Learning Bible!”
– Lisa Smith, Regina, Saskatchewan
“I have really enjoyed reading your book. It has brought many things to my attention that I otherwise would not have thought of!”
– Tammy Koba, student Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
“I read your book, Language Logic, last summer before I left for Quebec City for a 5 week French immersion program. I loved the book! It helped to provide a lot more confidence when learning a second language in my 30’s. I really enjoyed your approach to learning. I am wondering if you have group classes or instruction in Vancouver?”
– Shannon Bradley, Vancouver, British Columbia
“I just got ‘Language Logic’ and immediately read it from cover to cover. It is a book I have been looking for for many years. It would have made so much of my language learning so much easier. The book is simply wonderful. So much excellent and practical advice. It should be required reading for all language learners.”
– Phil Somers, Kingston, Ontario
“I just found your book, Language Logic. Let me just say that this book was the key I needed to FINALLY get an overall picture of learning a language!!!! I looked at some the typical programs for foreign language learning (Rosetta Stone, Learnables, and a few others), but I couldn’t put my finger on why they didn’t seem complete. Then, I found your book. WOW!!!!!! Your book put all the pieces of the puzzle together for me. For people like me, who could not see the “how to” in learning a language, this book is perfect. Thank you so much for your wonderful book!”
– Colleen Sharpe, Halifax, Nova Scotia
“Thank you for writing your lovely book, Language Logic. It’s exactly the missing link for me, and I can’t thank you enough for getting your ideas out, so I can learn from them.”
– Grace Kerina, Vancouver, British Columbia
“I am energized over your book, Robyn! It is exactly what I need! I was starving for this book in my endeavours to learn Spanish. I know I will be getting the real duct tape out for my new beloved book, Language Logic.”
– Cathy Miller-Davis, teacher, Toronto, Ontario
“As soon as I read the back cover and the index of ‘Language Logic,’ I knew it was going to be a great resource, and, indeed, it has proven to be, so much that I have read it twice and highlighted different sections from the beginning to the end. It is, as it says on the front, “the missing link in foreign language learning”. I definitively believe your book is an excellent tool to learn a foreign language, and I won’t hesitate to recommend it to all my students and to use its valuable information myself!”
– Elio Masci, Venezuela, Instructor & Consultant
“I’m a student from Brazil, and I have lived in Canada for three years. I just have read your book. Oh my God! If you had written it before the language-learning process would have been so much simpler for me. I have suggested your book for every one of my friends. Just like me, they just loved it! You’re one of my inspirations to study languages. Congratulations for everything you have accomplished and for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I’m really looking forward for your next book!”
– Sidney Ramalho, Brazil
“I have started full-time French language training… [with] the Canada School of Public Service. In preparation, I bought and continue to read your fantastic book. I’m wondering if you could offer us a workshop.”
– Marlene Thicke, Vancouver, BC
“Language Logic breaks through conventional methods of learning a new language: Robyn Matthew, a.k.a. ‘the word nerd,’ has a real understanding of the challenges that one faces when learning a new language and a deep insight on how to overcome those challenges.”
– Marc Deeby, Toronto, Ontario
“A unique resource that pulls together all kinds of principles–along with hugely practical tips–about learning a new language as an adult. Robyn Matthew, a self-professed “Word Nerd,” knows plenty about this process, both from her own experience and from the literature of the language-learning field. She shares it all – peppered with references from popular culture, such as scenes from movies and TV shows – in a relaxed, folksy style. I learned a lot from it, and now feel inspired to pursue a longstanding goal of truly becoming fluent in another language.”
– Riça Night, Toronto, Canada
“Robyn’s enthusiasm for language comes through in this book. It doesn’t teach you a language, but it teaches you how to learn. Robyn dispels the myth that kids learn language better than adults. Robyn proves that adults have a far better set of skills for learning language. A very interesting book; recommended.”
– James Van Meggelen, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I read most of your book Language Logic: Practical and Effective Techniques to Learn Any Foreign Language. I think it’s a great guide for the language learner… lots of tips to get one going in the right direction. Merci !
– Josef Mathews
Just want you to know how encouraging your book has been to me!
Thank you for inspiring me.
– Beverley Hulan, Kippens, Newfoundland/Labrador
I’m in the process of reading and, if nothing else, Robyn’s an engaging writer. I’m in dire need of improving my English skills and have a burning desire to learn French and Spanish. I’ll keep in touch.
– Melody Pearl, New Bruinswick
“This book gives an abundance of strategies for acquiring a second language. Don’t be scared off by the title and think this book is a dry, academic tome. Rather, this provides practical and experienced advice. For the beginner language learner, I think this book is a great place to start.”
– Michael, Chapter Indigo online review