How to fail at languages? Let me count the ways. At one of our summer parties this year, I said three sentences in French and the crowd broke out into a unison song of “Ohhhhh. Ahhhhh!” My monolingual friends are often amazed when they hear me speak a foreign language. It’s a reaction that I […]
MOREThe Women in Language Conference: My Experience of This Online Language Event
This time last year, I was sick in bed. Too weak to move. Yet I was happy. Why? Because bed-bound, I would going to my favorite language learning conference. The conference, Women in Language, is hosted online. So I could attend from the comfort of my bedroom. While sipping hot water, I listened to the […]
MORE“Insta” Language Secrets: My 6-Step Method to Learning French on Instagram
Instagram is an amazing place to learn a language. I’m an intermediate French learner, and I’d like to show you how I’ve used Instagram to become a French ace in just a few months. First let me tell you about my Instagram account. My stats aren’t mindblowing, but they do show what’s possible when you […]
MOREThe Rule of 80%: How to Curb Your Expectations and Reach Sustainable Success
My language learning philosophy is “always give 80%”. Wait. What? Let me explain. Yoga class helps keep me sane. Mostly, I think it’s because of my yoga teacher, Marie. She’s a very hip thirtysomething small business owner, mom, yoga teacher and part-time voice of the universe all rolled into one. I’d like to share one […]
MORE11 Steps to Learn a New Language with Meetups… Even if You Feel Terrified!
I’ll never forget the look of surprise my italki teacher had when I told her that I attended a meetup for French speakers. She asked me in French how it went and I told her honestly, Ma tête ferme après cinq mots dans chaque phrase. That translates to “My head closes after five words in […]
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