A love letter to language learning.

Myth #9: Language is an instinct.

Tips, tools and mindsets that will make you a better language learner

I was wrong about everything

The best five-minute video I’ve ever seen about learning anything

I transformed from “tourist” to “human being”, just by speaking Portuguese

So why am I a teacher?

Why do I keep failing at learning languages? Dr. Krashen shares some answers after 40 years of research

I make mistakes, I’m scared to speak and I’m embarrassed by my accent, but I’ll dance anyway

“People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love.” — Nelson Mandela

Adults can learn foreign languages easier than children!

It can save your life from Vikings, bridge the race gap, and teleport you without moving

My home away from home

Words are magical, life-changing and deadly.

Teachers are shamans, bridges, and mentors

It’s an opportunity to grow

“Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.” — Bill Nye

Anybody can do it. Talent and immersion don’t matter. Here are 5 principles and 7 actions you can use to help you learn better.

Practice your reading, listening, speaking and writing (receptive & productive skills)

“The best thing for being sad… is to learn something” — T.H. White

I wasn’t stupid, I just never took responsibility for my life.