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  • How A Boba-Drinking Elephant Solved My Latest Language Hurdle

    How A Boba-Drinking Elephant Solved My Latest Language Hurdle

    A simple little notebook was the key to consistency
    Go to the profile of Nyssa Solano
    Nyssa Solano
    Jul 8
    The Challenges of Learning Bahasa Indonesia

    The Challenges of Learning Bahasa Indonesia

    Maybe it’s time for you to learn Bahasa Indonesia II
    Go to the profile of Sukron Tajudin
    Sukron Tajudin
    Jul 4
    How to Remember What You Read in a Second Language

    How to Remember What You Read in a Second Language

    A science-based system to help you study smarter, remember more, and understand what you read
    Go to the profile of Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Jul 3
    Subtitles in Language Learning: Yes Or No?

    Subtitles in Language Learning: Yes Or No?

    When they help, when they hurt, and how to use them wisely
    Go to the profile of Fedeminozzi
    Fedeminozzi
    Jul 3
    Mock Proficiency Tests: An Underrated Resource

    Mock Proficiency Tests: An Underrated Resource

    Why I think you should consider using mock exams to study a language
    Go to the profile of Jane Carr
    Jane Carr
    Jul 1
    Letting Pedagogy Lead in a World of Intelligent Tools

    Letting Pedagogy Lead in a World of Intelligent Tools

    What language educators need to know about AI, automation, and the human element
    Go to the profile of Bayu Dwiyanto Nugraha
    Bayu Dwiyanto Nugraha
    Jun 30
    Haitian Creole: Dialect of French or Full-Fledged Language?

    Haitian Creole: Dialect of French or Full-Fledged Language?

    Each language has its exclusive domain. French, for its part, is reserved for formal situations. It is the language of formal education…
    Go to the profile of E. Osborne
    E. Osborne
    Jun 30
    The Fear of Speaking a Language in Front Of Others

    The Fear of Speaking a Language in Front Of Others

    Which holds back your language progress forever
    Go to the profile of Stred
    Stred
    Jun 27
    How to Learn Vocabulary Without Memorising Word Lists

    How to Learn Vocabulary Without Memorising Word Lists

    A personal method for building vocabulary through reading, writing, and emotional connection
    Go to the profile of Helen Nomura
    Helen Nomura
    Jun 26
    I Stopped Dreaming About Being a Native Speaker

    I Stopped Dreaming About Being a Native Speaker

    So I became a language savant instead.
    Go to the profile of Emilia Vicemi
    Emilia Vicemi
    Jun 26
    Bilingual People Have a Different Brain

    Bilingual People Have a Different Brain

    The neuroscience behind speaking multiple languages
    Go to the profile of Alex Besson
    Alex Besson
    Jun 26
    Russian vs. Ukrainian: How I Keep Them Mentally Separate When Speaking or Writing

    Russian vs. Ukrainian: How I Keep Them Mentally Separate When Speaking or Writing

    Welcome to my brain, where Slavic languages live side by side
    Go to the profile of Krystyna Trushyna
    Krystyna Trushyna
    Jun 26
    Forget More to Learn More

    Forget More to Learn More

    Why forgetting helps you build fluency and remember what you learn
    Go to the profile of Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Jun 25
    A Powerful Reason to Study a Language

    A Powerful Reason to Study a Language

    Why I keep coming back to Norwegian
    Go to the profile of Helen Nomura
    Helen Nomura
    Jun 25
    The Easiest Language for English Speakers to Learn

    The Easiest Language for English Speakers to Learn

    Discover a language that’s as beautiful as the country it comes from
    Go to the profile of Helen Nomura
    Helen Nomura
    Jun 21
    My Favourite Spanish YouTubers

    My Favourite Spanish YouTubers

    A free resource for language learners
    Go to the profile of Jane Carr
    Jane Carr
    Jun 20
    These Are the Exact Reasons Why You Can’t Count Words

    These Are the Exact Reasons Why You Can’t Count Words

    Or the challenges of dealing with clitics, compounds, and other nuances that complicate word count
    Go to the profile of Luciano Latouche
    Luciano Latouche
    Jun 20
    Don’t Be Obsessed With Having a Perfect English Accent

    Don’t Be Obsessed With Having a Perfect English Accent

    There is something more important than your accent.
    Go to the profile of Stred
    Stred
    Jun 19
    Day 30 of Learning Neapolitan in 15 Minutes a Day

    Day 30 of Learning Neapolitan in 15 Minutes a Day

    A 90-day challenge — Verbs, ‘O Sole Mio’, and Tienaté
    Go to the profile of Joseph Alan Epstein
    Joseph Alan Epstein
    Jun 19
    Inside the Multilingual Mind

    Inside the Multilingual Mind

    Where all your languages live, why they mix, how they switch, and how to stop confusion with 10 expert strategies — a complete…
    Go to the profile of Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Jun 17
    No, They’re Not Just ‘Speaking Too Fast’

    No, They’re Not Just ‘Speaking Too Fast’

    Why you don’t understand native speakers of your target language and how to fix it
    Go to the profile of Fedeminozzi
    Fedeminozzi
    Jun 17
    Everything You Need to Know About The Catalan Language

    Everything You Need to Know About The Catalan Language

    Europe’s orphaned language that is bravely fighting for a home
    Go to the profile of Stef van den Tweel
    Stef van den Tweel
    Jun 12
    Why Grammar Matters in Language Learning

    Why Grammar Matters in Language Learning

    A positive, practical guide for grammar-haters and language lovers alike
    Go to the profile of Helen Nomura
    Helen Nomura
    Jun 12
    How to Make Out What’s Being Said…

    How to Make Out What’s Being Said…

    … when your understanding of a particular language is limited.
    Go to the profile of Vickey Maverick.
    Vickey Maverick.
    Jun 9
    I Wonder What Our Homestay Student Thinks of Our Bilingual Family

    I Wonder What Our Homestay Student Thinks of Our Bilingual Family

    Our bilingual family through a visitor’s eyes
    Go to the profile of Helen Nomura
    Helen Nomura
    Jun 9
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