Poder Conjugation: All Tenses, Explained Simply (with Examples)
Learn every tense of the Spanish verb poder with clear conjugation tables, example sentences, and an explanation of when to use poder versus saber.
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16 Free Online Portuguese Language Classes
Learn Portuguese at no cost with these free online Portuguese language lessons. Includes audio and video lessons, as well as complete courses.
How to Find a Language Exchange Partner
Learn a language by speaking! What is a language exchange partner - and what’s the best way to find one? Plus what language exchanges can do for you.
Fluent in 3 Months: Language Missions
So you’d like to see my Fluent in 3 Months language missions? You’ve come to the right place! I set up Fluent in 3 Months to share language hacking tips and to tell the real, gritty stories of how language hacking works for me. For over a decade I travelled around the world, and whenever […]
The Amazing Moment Speaking German Finally Clicked [Mission Complete!]
James is at the end of his month of only speaking German - no English! How did he do? Find out in his final mission update (with video).
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 […]
How to Learn a Third Language (and When to Start)
Learn when to start a third language, how to keep your earlier language active, handle mix-ups and build a realistic practice plan for both.
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...
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