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How to Become a Grammar Addict so You Can Learn Languages Faster
How to Become a Grammar Addict so You Can Learn Languages Faster
Just because your school experience was bad doesn’t mean grammar itself is.
Mathias Barra
May 2
How to Test Your Language Proficiency Without Taking Formal Tests
How to Test Your Language Proficiency Without Taking Formal Tests
Self-learning’s weakness solved.
Mathias Barra
Apr 17
3 Things Outstanding Language Learners Don’t Do
3 Things Outstanding Language Learners Don’t Do
And how they handle the rare times they actually do them.
Mathias Barra
Nov 1, 2022
Why Learning a Foreign Language is a Form of Self-Care and Personal Empowerment
Why Learning a Foreign Language is a Form of Self-Care and Personal Empowerment
4 incredible advantages learning languages has over everything else.
Mathias Barra
Apr 9
Why Duolingo Is Worse Than Wasting Time on Social Media for Unprepared Language Learners
Why Duolingo Is Worse Than Wasting Time on Social Media for Unprepared Language Learners
And why that streak is your worst enemy
Mathias Barra
Mar 20
Unpopular Yet Incredibly Useful Ways to Learn Anything
Unpopular Yet Incredibly Useful Ways to Learn Anything
Backed by experience and science.
Mathias Barra
Feb 5
Why Webtoons May Be Your Way Out of the Intermediate Language Learner Plateau
Why Webtoons May Be Your Way Out of the Intermediate Language Learner Plateau
And closer to the advanced learner you deserve to be
Mathias Barra
Nov 29, 2022
Frustrations and Triumphs: My Journey to Learning Korean
Frustrations and Triumphs: My Journey to Learning Korean
A true language love story
Mathias Barra
May 15
The Power of Immersion: Best Technique or Completely Overrated?
The Power of Immersion: Best Technique or Completely Overrated?
The most common language learning advice might be dead wrong.
Mathias Barra
May 8
What I Wish I Knew When I Started Learning Foreign Languages
What I Wish I Knew When I Started Learning Foreign Languages
Four hard-earned lessons every language learner should know.
Mathias Barra
Apr 3
Unhealthy Learning Habits We Keep After School
Unhealthy Learning Habits We Keep After School
And why you need to finally leave them behind
Mathias Barra
Mar 7
What Matters Most to Study Languages for a Long Time
What Matters Most to Study Languages for a Long Time
Told through two languages’ love stories.
Mathias Barra
Feb 20
What Happens When You Stop Being Afraid of Speaking Your Target Language
What Happens When You Stop Being Afraid of Speaking Your Target Lan...
And how to start reducing discomfort
Mathias Barra
Feb 12
4 Simple and Fun Methods to Improve Your Language Playing Genshin Impact
4 Simple and Fun Methods to Improve Your Language Playing Genshin I...
Or how to get an infinite well of captivating content to learn from
Mathias Barra
Jan 11
46 Short Tips and Resources to Help You Learn Any Language in 2023
46 Short Tips and Resources to Help You Learn Any Language in 2023
From someone who’s studied over 20 languages
Mathias Barra
Jan 9
3 Simple Yet Efficient Ways to Make Learning a Language a Habit You’ll Keep in 2023
3 Simple Yet Efficient Ways to Make Learning a Language a Habit You...
While loving every second of it.
Mathias Barra
Dec 22, 2022
How to Learn 2 Languages in 2023 Without Burning Out
How to Learn 2 Languages in 2023 Without Burning Out
Most people overestimate how difficult it is to learn two languages at the same time.
Mathias Barra
Dec 15, 2022
3 Incredibly Common Mistakes New Language Learners Will Definitely Make in 2023
3 Incredibly Common Mistakes New Language Learners Will Definitely ...
You can easily avoid them once you’re aware of them.
Mathias Barra
Dec 13, 2022
3 Perfectly Fine Reasons for You to Quit Learning Languages
3 Perfectly Fine Reasons for You to Quit Learning Languages
Despite all the positives foreign languages can bring.
Mathias Barra
Dec 5, 2022
3 Crucial Habits to Become a Great Language Learner and Improve Faster
3 Crucial Habits to Become a Great Language Learner and Improve Faster
And that don’t have to be done at a desk
Mathias Barra
Nov 8, 2022
4 Incredible Apps Not Made For Learning Languages But Definitely Worth Using
4 Incredible Apps Not Made For Learning Languages But Definitely Wo...
If you want to progress AND have more fun
Mathias Barra
Oct 21, 2022
How I Balance Learning Multiple Languages at the Same Time
How I Balance Learning Multiple Languages at the Same Time
Without going crazy!
Mathias Barra
Aug 15, 2022
How to Stay Consistent When Learning a Language Isn’t Your Priority
How to Stay Consistent When Learning a Language Isn’t Your Priority
Never giving up is a much better option than burning out tomorrow
Mathias Barra
Jul 28, 2022
How to Study Grammar Without Being Bored to Death
How to Study Grammar Without Being Bored to Death
If it’s not fun sometimes, it’s not worth it.
Mathias Barra
Jul 25, 2022
5 Metaphors About the Truth of Language Learning
5 Metaphors About the Truth of Language Learning
Reframe your perception of language learning and rise again.
Mathias Barra
Jul 19, 2022
3 Demotivating Tasks That Are Ruining Your Early Language Learning Journey
3 Demotivating Tasks That Are Ruining Your Early Language Learning ...
And what to do instead
Mathias Barra
Jul 6, 2022
3 Overlooked Amazing Tools Every Language Learner Should Have
3 Overlooked Amazing Tools Every Language Learner Should Have
Two of them can’t be digital
Mathias Barra
Jul 4, 2022
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