Articles

Benny in front of a world map with 197 countries crossed out and 3,000 states as the new goal, with photo collages of Brazil and the US

Forget Counting Countries: I’m Visiting Every State on the Map

Forget ticking off countries like Pokemon. Why I'm visiting every state and region instead, and how it makes for deeper travel and real connections.

How I (Finally) Learned French after 10 Language Fails

written by Elizabeth Bruckner

I tried learning languages 10 times before finally finding success with French. Here’s my story.

The Women in Language Conference: My Experience of This Online Language Event

written by Elizabeth Bruckner

An in-depth, totally biased review of the Women in Language Conference. Come join us for an amazing weekend of polyglot fun!

49 Spanish Questions You Need To Know to Speak like a Native

written by Benny Lewis

Questions are an easy way to keep the conversation flowing. Chat comfortably in Spanish with these 49 Spanish questions (and answers). Plus learn the 9 essential Spanish question words.

Japanese for Kids: 17 Helpful Online Resources

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Teaching my son Japanese has been incredibly rewarding, and I’ve learned a lot, too. Here are 17 of my favourite “Japanese for kids” resources.

“Insta” Language Secrets: My 6-Step Method to Learning French on Instagram

written by Elizabeth Bruckner

Instagram is an incredible tool for language learning -- here I share the 6-step “Insta Method” I used to learn French (and it can be used for any language)