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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
Dangerous or Great for Language Learning? Turn-By-Turn Directions
Dangerous or Great for Language Learning? Turn-By-Turn Directions
The magic of integrating your target language into every facet of life
Chris Eubanks
Jul 30
Going back to an Old Language
Going back to an Old Language
Re-learning Nepali
Jane Carr
Jul 30
How I Learn Japanese at My Office Job (in the U.S.)
How I Learn Japanese at My Office Job (in the U.S.)
Your job may not be as off-limits as you previously thought
Chris Eubanks
Jul 29
10 Practical Tips for Learning a Foreign Language Quickly and Effectively
10 Practical Tips for Learning a Foreign Language Quickly and Effectively
Imagine being able to argue confidently and without hesitation in a foreign language!!!
Nuran Haydar
Jul 29
9 Russian Words for “Cat” in Order of Cuteness
9 Russian Words for “Cat” in Order of Cuteness
You can measure a love for cats by the number of words a language has to describe it.
fluent_jellyfish
Jul 27
The Challenge of Your Life — Learning to Write Japanese
The Challenge of Your Life — Learning to Write Japanese
A guide for beginners on where to start, plus lots of general info about written Japanese
Helen Nomura
Jul 27
How Many Languages Can You Learn in a Year?
How Many Languages Can You Learn in a Year?
Let’s put YouTube polyglots and my own brain to the test.
Brittany Kathleen
Jul 25
Boosted Stories in Language Lab: July 1–15, 2024
Boosted Stories in Language Lab: July 1–15, 2024
I list and dissect boosted stories to assist writers in getting their work promoted.
Gianina Buda, PhD
Jul 24
Language Learning: I Do This My 1st 100 Hours for Extreme Results
Language Learning: I Do This My 1st 100 Hours for Extreme Results
Hard lessons from experimenting in all my language journeys
Chris Eubanks
Jul 24
My First Japanese Speaking Lesson in Finnish!
My First Japanese Speaking Lesson in Finnish!
The magic of language “laddering”
Chris Eubanks
Jul 24
Planning a Week of Language Learning
Planning a Week of Language Learning
How I study four languages at the same time
Jane Carr
Jul 24
Why I Regret Trying to Learn German in Just 6 Months
Why I Regret Trying to Learn German in Just 6 Months
Avoid my German learning mistakes; they might lead to depression, isolation, and overwhelm.
Krystyna Trushyna
Jul 24
Self-Taught Language Learning vs the Classroom: Which Is Better?
Self-Taught Language Learning vs the Classroom: Which Is Better?
The ups and downs of my resistance to formalized pathways
Chris Eubanks
Jul 22
Your Second Easiest Conversation in Japanese: Buying a Coffee at a Convenience Store
Your Second Easiest Conversation in Japanese: Buying a Coffee at a Convenience Store
Practical Japanese you can use straight away
Helen Nomura
Jul 22
5 Reasons Why You Often Forget English Words
5 Reasons Why You Often Forget English Words
And how to improve them
Marie C.
Jul 21
‘Moon in the Sky,’ a Ukrainian Folk Song
‘Moon in the Sky,’ a Ukrainian Folk Song
Learning some Ukrainian through a popular folk song
August Astrom
Jul 20
Is Language Fluency Without Immersion A Myth?
Is Language Fluency Without Immersion A Myth?
How I’m inching closer to fluency in Spanish and French
Sompa Mensah
Jul 20
Recipe for a Tasty Language Learning Process
Recipe for a Tasty Language Learning Process
Specific is terrific.
Esteban Ramirez
Jul 19
My Polyglot Language Learning Routines: Here’s How I Do It…
My Polyglot Language Learning Routines: Here’s How I Do It…
Never forget: Effective strategies for language maintenance
Krystyna Trushyna
Jul 19
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