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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.

7 Ways to Study a Language Abroad Without Going Broke

written by Guest Author

Susan Shain shares seven ways to reduce the cost of studying a language abroad, with current checks for visas, safety, fees and programme terms.

How persistence can get a beginner learner to expert level

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how persistent practice can take a beginner towards expertise, with lessons from language learning, martial arts and long-term projects.

Why it’s better to learn a language from children when abroad

written by Guest Author

Emily shares how conversations with children in Switzerland helped her practise German, hear Swiss German and worry less about mistakes.

Beat language-learning frustration, reach your goals, and how to give a speech 6 weeks after starting to learn a language

written by Guest Author

Judith Meyer shares how she handles language-learning frustration, sets workable goals and prepared to give a speech after six weeks.

The Oslo Challenge: Interviewing Norwegian Speakers After a Few Months

written by Guest Author

From the blog’s origin era (2009–2014), kept as lived proof of the method. See all the missions. This guest post is from Mariola Czupowska, a Polish learner who documented her Norwegian project as the Language Wanderer. She challenged herself to record videos in the language and used a trip to Oslo to motivate further progress. […]