Guten Tag! “Tag” in German means “day” – but what day is it? How do you say Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in German? German Days of the Week Monday Montag Tuesday Dienstag Wednesday Mittwoch Thursday Donnerstag Friday Freitag Saturday Samstag Sunday Sonntag Learning German is easy if you approach it the […]
MORE“Hello” in French – Plus 10 More Useful French Greetings
Bonjour! There are many ways to say “hello” in French – French greetings can be much more than a simple “hello”. In this article I’ll teach you the French for “hello” and its variations, and give you a brief tour of the most common ways to greet a French person. 1. Bonjour – “Good day” […]
MORE30 Ways to Start a German Conversation
You’ve decided you want to learn German and you’re going to start speaking from day one. This is great news! The next question is, how do you start a German conversation? If you studied language while at school, chances are that your learning consisted of reading page after page from a textbook. While you may […]
MORETeach Me German: A Step-by-Step Guide to Your First Month Learning German
You’ve decided you want to learn German. Sehr gut! With its absurdly long words and unusual grammar structure, learning German can seem a daunting task. I disagree. I believe German is a good choice for a foreign language for many reasons. Here are a couple: First, unlike English, German has a standardised form, which is […]
MOREStudy Spanish: 10 Methods to Learn Fluent Spanish
“What’s the best method to study Spanish?” Spanish was the first language I learned to a conversational level, so I get this question a lot. People often want a magic bullet – what’s the one best method or technique to get the Spanish language into their heads? Here’s a secret: there is no one best […]
MORESpanish Numbers: How to Count from 1 – 1,000+ in Spanish
Would you like to know about Spanish numbers, and how to count from 1-100 in Spanish? In this article I share everything you need to know about Spanish numbers. I cover what the Spanish numbers are, shortcuts for how to learn them, and some bonus stuff like their etymologies. Spanish Numbers from 0-100 Let’s start […]
MORESale: Black Friday Mega-Deals for Language Learners 2017!
Welcome to the the home of Black Friday 2017 deals for language learners. This year is our biggest ever — we’ve got deals of up to 99% off for 40+ languages. Here are the best of the best deals on excellent language-learning resources worthy of you language hackers. Most of these discounts end this weekend, […]
MORENew Course: The Language Gym from Fluent in 3 Months
I’m excited to launch my new course, The Language Gym. It’s been a long time in the making! I’ll share more about what’s inside this new course below, but first I wanted to say how I created The Language Gym. How I Created The Language Gym I hear from so many people who tell me […]
MOREGerman for Kids: 12 Helpful Online Resources to Teach Your Children German
Kids absorb new languages like a sponge. But how easy is it to teach your child German? And what are some good German resources to help? Here’s something good to know: An early start with languages can bring with it many benefits and opportunities. Bilingual children tend to be better learners with more advanced reading […]
MORE10 Ways to Use YouTube as a Language Learning Tool
YouTube is an amazing tool for learning languages. That’s one of the reasons I have my own YouTube channel. In fact, I started posting videos on YouTube before I started this blog. Some of the videos were even in other languages! There’s only one problem with YouTube…there’s just so much there! The amount of content […]
MORE44 Free Online German Language Lessons and Resources
44 Free Online German Language Lessons and Resources One of the hardest aspects of learning German is understanding what is being said to you. Native speakers seem to talk a mile a minute. It may all sound like gibberish at first and can be really hard to understand. The best way to improve is to […]
MORE10 Terrible Language Learning Tips (Don’t Follow These)
A few years back I was feeling annoyed with all the bad language learning tips that are out there. I’d also got frustrated with people asking me what the “secret” is to learning a new language, yet never seeming satisfied with my answer of “There is no secret; you need to work hard, speak often […]
MOREPor vs. Para in Spanish: The Ultimate Guide
“Por vs. para?” is a common question from Spanish learners. That makes sense, as one of Spanish’s more difficult aspects is the difference between the words por and para. Most (not all) of the time, both words translate to the word “for” in English. There are a few other translations, which I’ll get to later. […]
MOREReading, Writing, Speaking and Listening: The 4 Basic Language Skills, and How to Practise Them
Reading, writing, speaking and listening – the four foundational skills of language learning. You can’t build a house without a strong foundation (well, that’s if you want the house to stay upright in all weather!). Similarly, you won’t become a well-rounded speaker of a language without building upon the four foundations of language learning. It […]
MOREConversational French: 25 Ways to Start a French Conversation
When you’re learning French, what are some good ways to start a French conversation? Whether you’ve just been introduced to someone new, find yourself sitting next to a French-speaker on the bus, or end up walking beside a French tourist while visiting an attraction, I’ve got a French conversation starter for you. Before we dig […]
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