One of the most popular topics in language learning nowadays is not simply “how to learn French” or “how to learn Mandarin Chinese”, but “how to learn how to learn.” This is because, as the logic goes, if you know how learning works in general, you can apply those principles to any language, topic, or skill […]
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There’s just something so cool about the idea of being able to chat away happily with native speakers just as if you were one of them. They would understand everything you say, and you would understand everything they say. Jokes, cultural references, and wordplay would just “click”, like magic. It would feel effortless. And “effortless” is probably […]
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One of the things that separates human beings from the rest of the species on the planet is our ability to use tools. YouTube is a tool, too. A tool that many people complain about, saying that it’s only a means to waste away hours of your life, without getting value in return. I personally have lost […]
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I confess: I am currently learning 3 languages at the same time. You heard me right: three languages. Now, this may sound strange to you. If you’re a long-time reader of this blog, you’ll know that I usually recommend against learning two languages at the same time, let alone three. But this is different. I haven’t changed my stance […]
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If you don’t currently have a daily language learning routine in place, then the idea of spending a chunk of your hard-earned free time to learn a language every day might seem intimidating to you. Even scary. It makes sense, too. I mean, why spend your free time doing something so boring and mundane as a […]
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So I’ve decided to learn Danish. Actually, to be honest, the decision to learn Danish was made long ago. However, it’s only now that I’ve had the time and the opportunity to learn it. And that’s what I’ve been doing, everyday for the last couple of weeks. The idea to learn the language first came to my […]
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”Two things define you: your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.” – Anonymous For many people, January is the perfect time to begin learning a new language. As the first month of the calendar year, there’s seemingly no better time to get started. Each new year brings with it new hopes, […]
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What could be better than a language exchange? Not much, in my opinion. Except for one thing: Language tutoring. You see, language exchanges are great, but they’re imperfect. Their loose, informal nature makes it a challenge to keep each session focused, relevant, and impactful to the learning of each individual. Language tutoring, on the other hand, has none of […]
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What’s the best, most authentic way to learn any language? If you’re thinking of a book, a class, or an online course, I don’t blame you. With all of the advertising and promotion of various language learning tips, tricks, and methods nowadays, it’s natural to think that the best language learning resources are a commodity—something you […]
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Language learning apps are the easiest and fastest way to inject more language learning into your life. They’re cheap (or free), take up no extra space in your bag or pocketbook, and they’re filled with loads of useful features that help you learn. The problem, however, is that there are just so many language learning apps to […]
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