Saber Conjugation: All Tenses, Explained Simply (with Examples)
Master every tense of the Spanish verb saber with clear conjugation tables, real examples, and a simple explanation of when to use saber versus conocer.
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Cultural Immersion: How Learning 20 Basic Phrases Transformed My Travel Experience
For ages I’ve recognised, at least in theory, that learning even just a small handful sentences in a new language can take you a long way on a holiday, and give you a unique experience of cultural immersion. From the blog’s origin era (2009–2014) — kept as lived proof of the method. See all the […]
Learning a Third Language: An In-Depth Guide
I know lots of people who speak their second language at a very good level, yet hesitate to jump into learning a third language. Here's how to do it right.
Nerves, Tears and a Breakthrough: 2 Weeks Without Speaking English [Mission Update]
What’s it really like giving up your mother tongue? If you’ve read my last update you’ll know that I gave up speaking English for 30 days to focus on only speaking German. My goal was to reach the B2 level by the time the Cologne Carnival came around. As I write this, I’m in the […]
Sentence Stretchers: An Easy Way to Sound More Fluent in Your Target Language
Most beginner language learners I know are keen to pick up new vocabulary, so they’re ready for real conversations in their new language. And it’s true that learning a wide variety of vocabulary is essential to having conversations about a lot of different subjects. But there’s a group of words and phrases that never seem […]
How to Say “Hello” in 29 Different Languages
With these international greetings you'll know how to say "hello" in different languages. And some of these "hellos" have surprising translations...
New Mission: One Month Without English!
Have you ever reached a plateau in your language learning that you just couldn’t break through? From the blog’s origin era (2009–2014) — kept as lived proof of the method. See all the missions. I did. It didn’t matter how many German lessons I took. How many Skype calls I made. Or, how many grammar […]
German Noun Genders: Hacks to Learn them Faster
German noun genders can be tricky. Here are shortcuts you can use to learn them faster.
Learning a Language Through Music: Here’s How It’s Done
Learning a language through music: is it really possible? Let's take a look at the right way to use music in your language learning.
How I Learned Portuguese in 3 Months (Mission Complete!)
I made it! I reached the end of my Portuguese in 3 months mission. The question is: Did I reach the intermediate level of Portuguese that I wanted to?
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