Articles

Turkish Foods: 19 Must-Try Dishes & Essential Vocabulary

Discover the best of Turkish foods with our guide to 19 must-try dishes, from kebabs to baklava. Learn essential food vocabulary too!

How Speaking from Day One Helped Me Conquer Love and The Spanish Language

written by Nate Alger

How I learned a new language using the “speak from day one” approach - plus how I found love and become fluent in this process.

Spanish Accents and Dialects Around the World

written by Dalton Brewster

Do all Spanish accents sound the same? Find out the difference between Mexican, Castilian, Rioplatense, Chilean and Caribbean Spanish dialects and accents.

Why You’re Stuck At Intermediate Spanish … And How To Break Through The Plateau

written by Olly Richards

Is your progress in Spanish slowly grinding to a halt? You've probably hit the intermediate plateau. Here's what to do about it.

A 5-Step Method to Improve Your Listening Skills

written by James Granahan

Let’s talk listening skills. Personally, I’ve always found listening to be the most difficult language learning skill. Maybe you feel the same way?

Foreign to Familiar: How to “Language Proof” Your Immediate Environment

written by Dawn Field

Sometimes, when you’re surrounded by a new language it can overwhelm your capacity to pick up new things. It’s almost too much newness, and you just draw a line. Everything from the toothpaste to the billboards to the TV is filled by the unrecognizable. You end up looking at words and noting that you’ve seen […]