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 ...

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 can buy.In reality, ...

When I started learning German some time ago, I came across an outstanding example of the remarkable power of stories and storytelling in my own life.I was working on memorizing my first few German words, and I quickly realized that this time, my native Italian and the other languages I’ve learned would not be of much help.While it ...