“I want to sound like a native.” Most people begin their language learning with that in mind.  And what does that mean, exactly? Perfect pronunciation? Unlimited vocabulary? Complete comprehension?  To get to that point  maybe you even envision yourself as someone who speaks your target language, like a famous actor or TV host, and maybe, just maybe, you ...

Language learning, at its simplest, can be broken down into two fundamental components: input and output. Input: Listening and readingOutput: Speaking and writing. Most people acknowledge a person’s output, especially their ability to speak a language, but rarely do we consider the importance of input. In fact, today, I’d like to discuss an important question that’s being raised by the ...

It was 13 years ago when I encountered Luca Lampariello for the first time.I was watching his first-ever multilingual YouTube video, and thinking two things:First: “How cool, looks like I’m not the only polyglot after all!”And second: “This guy seems to be a really fun and interesting person, someone I could get along with pretty well!”Back then, I ...

If there’s one question that has always fascinated me, it’s this: “How many languages can one speak?” My search for the answer to this question has been one of the driving forces of my life. It’s the reason why I currently speak 14 languages, and dedicate myself to more every year.But enough about me. You want to know the answer!You ...

Everyone has something they're most afraid of. Some people have a fear of animals, like spiders or snakes. Others hate flying, heights, or being stuck in tight spaces. All of these are common fears, but there are two more fears that are the most common of all:Death, and public speaking. Death is something permanent that will happen to all of us, ...

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 not a word ...