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  • 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
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    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
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    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
    A New Method to Learn Japanese

    A New Method to Learn Japanese

    Experimenting with output-focused language learning methods
    Go to the profile of Jane Carr
    Jane Carr
    Jun 9
    French Is Too Easy, I’m Never Going to Learn It

    French Is Too Easy, I’m Never Going to Learn It

    The hidden traps of familiar languages and how to overcome them
    Go to the profile of Fedeminozzi
    Fedeminozzi
    Jun 8
    Can You Learn a Foreign Language Like Your Native One?

    Can You Learn a Foreign Language Like Your Native One?

    Acquiring vs learning a language
    Go to the profile of Stred
    Stred
    Jun 8
    When Is the Best Time to Study?

    When Is the Best Time to Study?

    A language teacher’s guide to smarter learning
    Go to the profile of The Spanish Language Teacher
    The Spanish Language Teacher
    Jun 7
    Why You Keep Forgetting Words

    Why You Keep Forgetting Words

    (and how to remember them forever)
    Go to the profile of Krystyna Trushyna
    Krystyna Trushyna
    Jun 7
    I’ve Done It! Here’s How to Create Your Own Language (conlang)

    I’ve Done It! Here’s How to Create Your Own Language (conlang)

    A simple guide to conlanging — how to create a language
    Go to the profile of Luciano Latouche
    Luciano Latouche
    May 28
    Speaking Fluently at Your Language Level

    Speaking Fluently at Your Language Level

    Fluency is about communicating clearly, not perfection
    Go to the profile of Helen Nomura
    Helen Nomura
    May 28
    Why Do We Like to Hear Foreign Languages We Don’t Understand?

    Why Do We Like to Hear Foreign Languages We Don’t Understand?

    How words become meaningful when their true meaning is lost on us
    Go to the profile of Stef van den Tweel
    Stef van den Tweel
    May 27
    Why We’re Afraid to Speak and What You Can Do to Break Free

    Why We’re Afraid to Speak and What You Can Do to Break Free

    The silent roots of language anxiety and how healing them unlocks fluency and freedom
    Go to the profile of Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Viktoria Verde, PhD
    May 23
    Want to Learn a New Language? Ask Yourself These Questions First

    Want to Learn a New Language? Ask Yourself These Questions First

    How to spare time and effort and find what works for you
    Go to the profile of Fedeminozzi
    Fedeminozzi
    May 23
    How to Engage With Native Content Even at an Intermediate Level

    How to Engage With Native Content Even at an Intermediate Level

    With a method to choose the right materials and four active exercises
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    Venus
    May 22
    Vocabulary Is Not Hard to Learn Anymore

    Vocabulary Is Not Hard to Learn Anymore

    With AI
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    Stred
    May 22
    How to Learn a Language: The Complete System That Actually Works

    How to Learn a Language: The Complete System That Actually Works

    20 Science-Based Principles and Strategies for Building Fluency — From a Linguist, Language Teacher, and Polyglot
    Go to the profile of Viktoria Verde, PhD
    Viktoria Verde, PhD
    May 21
    Become a Memory Master!

    Become a Memory Master!

    Effective techniques for retaining and applying knowledge
    Go to the profile of The Spanish Language Teacher
    The Spanish Language Teacher
    May 17
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