If you asked me to make a list of the problems people have when it comes to speaking a new language, the first would be, y'know, actually speaking. The second would be understanding. Listening …
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One exercise to transform your language-learning
Raise your hand if you agree: The only way to get better at speaking a foreign language is to speak a foreign language. And yet. Speaking often feels like the hardest skill of them all. In this …
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Foreign Language Anxiety
I get it—speaking a new language is hard. Between the new words, the pronunciations, the grammar, and the syntax...it's easy to get overwhelmed. But...you also know that the only way to get better …
Books, Apps, or Classes? How to choose your language study materials
It's a common problem. You want to learn a new language (or get better at an existing one) but...you don't know what to grab to teach yourself. With so many courses, textbooks, and apps out there, it …
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How to NEVER forget Vocabulary with Spaced Repetition: A Language-Learner’s Guide (for 2021)
It's an old adage that school doesn't actually teach you how to learn. It just teaches you how to pass tests. Many people "fail" at studying a language because they treat it the same way they would …
How to use Spotify to learn a foreign language
Music is a huge part of my life. I grew up taking piano lessons and I always took music classes in school. I even went to sing with the all-state choir in high school. And when I moved out to San …
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