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Exploring Japanese through the Periodic Table
Exploring Japanese through the Periodic Table
For language learners who are bored with animals, food and the weather
Helen Nomura
Aug 19
My Proven Methods to Help You Stay Motivated When Learning a Language
My Proven Methods to Help You Stay Motivated When Learning a Language
“Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.” — Norman Ralph Augustine
Krystyna Trushyna
Aug 19
Unorthodox Language Learning Resources That You Should Use
Unorthodox Language Learning Resources That You Should Use
Underrated ways to learn a language in the Internet age
John You
Aug 18
Language Learning: Why Expert Methods Rarely Reach Beginners
Language Learning: Why Expert Methods Rarely Reach Beginners
Does difficulty make a challenge more attractive?
Chris Eubanks
Aug 18
Bahasa Indonesia: the Language That Unites a Nation
Bahasa Indonesia: the Language That Unites a Nation
How one language played a crucial role in uniting a country that was never meant to be
Stef van den Tweel
Aug 17
Reverse Subtitles: Language Beginners Can Write Advanced Immediately
Reverse Subtitles: Language Beginners Can Write Advanced Immediately
You don’t need to write “at your level”
Chris Eubanks
Aug 17
Language Learning: Live Psychedelic Trip Notes
Language Learning: Live Psychedelic Trip Notes
Emotionally connecting with the Finnish language
Chris Eubanks
Aug 16
Exploring New Ways to Learn Norwegian (or any language)
Exploring New Ways to Learn Norwegian (or any language)
The ongoing challenge to keep language learning interesting
Helen Nomura
Aug 15
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Chinese Grammar
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Chinese Grammar
How I learnt 100+ grammar structures for the HSK 3 exam
Jane Carr
Aug 15
My Finnish Teacher ‘Taught’ Me More Architecture Than My Boss
My Finnish Teacher ‘Taught’ Me More Architecture Than My Boss
The case for exploring highly specialized topics in your speaking lessons
Chris Eubanks
Aug 14
Navigating Japan as a Non-Native Speaker
Navigating Japan as a Non-Native Speaker
Celebrating 22 years in Japan
Helen Nomura
Aug 14
Language Learning: The Secret Power of a Rough Start
Language Learning: The Secret Power of a Rough Start
How frustration, inconsistency, and indecision are good for you
Chris Eubanks
Aug 10
Does Learning a Language While Driving Really Work?
Does Learning a Language While Driving Really Work?
Here’s how I safely learn languages while driving
Krystyna Trushyna
Aug 9
Language Learning: Over and Underrated Ways to Motivate Yourself
Language Learning: Over and Underrated Ways to Motivate Yourself
How the right “why” keeps you showing up for years
Chris Eubanks
Aug 8
How I Merged My Dating and Language–Learning Goals
How I Merged My Dating and Language–Learning Goals
I am living proof that changing your dating apps’ language filters can lead to success in love and learning!
fluent_jellyfish
Aug 8
Mastering Japanese Pronunciation: Overcoming Common Challenges
Mastering Japanese Pronunciation: Overcoming Common Challenges
Getting beyond the basics
Helen Nomura
Aug 7
3 Unexpected Ways ChatGPT Can Revolutionize Your Language Learning Journey
3 Unexpected Ways ChatGPT Can Revolutionize Your Language Learning Journey
Exploring AI and the newest, sneakiest way to learn
Brittany Kathleen
Aug 7
Language Learning: Why I’m Cutting Back on Media Consumption
Language Learning: Why I’m Cutting Back on Media Consumption
And increasing speaking time instead!
Chris Eubanks
Aug 6
5 Best Free English Dictionaries Online That Learners Must Use
5 Best Free English Dictionaries Online That Learners Must Use
Which one will help you look up words more efficiently?
Marie C.
Aug 6
Is It Possible to Speak a Language You Only Understand?
Is It Possible to Speak a Language You Only Understand?
I took Russian speaking lessons after watching media for 7 years!
Chris Eubanks
Aug 3
Polyglots Never Battle Alone? Indeed! My Journey as a Self-Taught Language Learner
Polyglots Never Battle Alone? Indeed! My Journey as a Self-Taught Language Learner
Challenges & tips from a self-taught polyglot
Krystyna Trushyna
Aug 1
Learning in Another Language
Learning in Another Language
A fresh take for advanced language learners
Helen Nomura
Aug 1
Can You Learn a Language Without EVER Studying Grammar?
Can You Learn a Language Without EVER Studying Grammar?
My case study of “pattern recognition” with the “grammatically impossible” Finnish language
Chris Eubanks
Jul 31
Unrealistic Language Learning Goals
Unrealistic Language Learning Goals
Too much pressure takes the joy away
Helen Nomura
Jul 31
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