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English Humor: A Challenge for Non-Native Speakers
English Humor: A Challenge for Non-Native Speakers
But it’s also a fun and rewarding part of learning the language.
Marie C.
Oct 5
Learning to Fail
Learning to Fail
An update: languages I am learning in the second half of 2024
Jane Carr
Oct 4
Word Salad: Can You Learn 2 Languages Simultaneously Without Confusion?
Word Salad: Can You Learn 2 Languages Simultaneously Without Confusion?
Yes, you can — with the right strategies, just like I did
Krystyna Trushyna
Oct 4
The Audacity to Speak a Foreign Language
The Audacity to Speak a Foreign Language
The story of a former study-abroad student in France who was terrified of speaking French
Han Le
Oct 1
Talk Dirty To Me: Why Do We Find Certain Accents Attractive?
Talk Dirty To Me: Why Do We Find Certain Accents Attractive?
And why it has nothing to do with linguistic aesthetics
Ally Bush
Sep 30
A Link Between Unconscious Mimicry and Language Ability
A Link Between Unconscious Mimicry and Language Ability
May I propose an experiment?
Tim Fong Literature
Sep 30
These 10 Tips Help Me Get Motivated When Tired of Learning A Language
These 10 Tips Help Me Get Motivated When Tired of Learning A Language
Are you feeling tired of learning a language? You’re not alone.
Marie C.
Sep 30
Is the Chinese Language Sexist?
Is the Chinese Language Sexist?
Some interesting evidence can be found in ancient character compounds containing the radical for ‘woman’.
Brian Loo Soon Hua
Sep 29
How I Get Lost in Translation
How I Get Lost in Translation
Untranslatable words from around the world
Nariingraph
Sep 29
The Need for Summer Coolers Helped Me to Improve My Italian
The Need for Summer Coolers Helped Me to Improve My Italian
The friendly lady at a kiosk was appreciative of the fact that I was trying to communicate in her language. A few lessons followed!
Vickey Maverick.
Sep 27
Want to Speak Another Language?
Want to Speak Another Language?
Get a language partner!
Gene Armistead
Sep 27
Learn Nepali with Music
Learn Nepali with Music
A fun method to learn languages
Jane Carr
Sep 25
Learning a Language Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Learning a Language Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
The joy of a simple textbook
Helen Nomura
Sep 25
Learning a Language Could Be Your Best Career Decision — Start With These 7 Steps
Learning a Language Could Be Your Best Career Decision — Start With These 7 Steps
7 proven steps to learn your first foreign language
Cesar Aguirre
Sep 21
Learning Swedish 8000 km Away
Learning Swedish 8000 km Away
My first wobble and facing the doubts
Helen Nomura
Sep 19
URDU: A Rich Mix of Multiple Languages
URDU: A Rich Mix of Multiple Languages
Have you ever thought about why Urdu carries such a diverse and melodious tone?
Areeba Writes
Sep 19
Rediscovering Myself Through Language Learning at 40+
Rediscovering Myself Through Language Learning at 40+
Why learning languages feels so much easier today
Krystyna Trushyna
Sep 19
Grammar Rules you can Ignore: Pt 1 - the Split Infinitive
Grammar Rules you can Ignore: Pt 1 - the Split Infinitive
Why splitting your infinitive is fine, and how it can actually help your meaning.
Matty Adams
Sep 19
Navigating Brazilian and European Portuguese: Tips for Non-Native Speakers
Navigating Brazilian and European Portuguese: Tips for Non-Native Speakers
Practical strategies for mastering nuances in language dialects
SM Macias
Sep 18
48 Great Resources to Help You Learn French
48 Great Resources to Help You Learn French
A no-nonsense overview of the best apps, video courses, and audio courses
Sergey Shan
Sep 18
How Language Learning Made Me a Better Writer
How Language Learning Made Me a Better Writer
Understanding tributary and distributary relationships
Chris Eubanks
Sep 18
Polish Revival
Polish Revival
Relearning Polish and rediscovering myself
Nikola Grace Radley
Sep 17
Use Mind Maps as a Margic Carpet to Enhance Your Language Learning
Use Mind Maps as a Margic Carpet to Enhance Your Language Learning
Let’s realize the true power of this method.
Marie C.
Sep 17
I’ve Decided to Learn Swedish For Real
I’ve Decided to Learn Swedish For Real
From zero to C1, here we go.
Helen Nomura
Sep 17
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