Articles by:
Shannon Kennedy

Dead Languages: How (and Why) to Learn a Dead Language

written by Shannon Kennedy

What is a dead language, and is it really worth learning one? Here’s some advice on how you can practise speaking a dead language.

101 Core Russian Words — The Most Commonly Used Words in Russian

written by Shannon Kennedy

Learn the top 101 Russian words to understand 50% of all Russian: including 8 core pronouns, 23 core nouns, and 13 core verbs.

Traditional Christmas Food From Around the World [With Photos!]

written by Shannon Kennedy

Embrace Christmas cuisine from around the world with these international traditional Christmas foods, from roast pig to saffron buns.

33 Free Online Chinese Language Lessons and Resources

written by Shannon Kennedy

Looking for free Chinese language lessons? We’ve collected over 33 of the best free resources for learning Mandarin Chinese online. Enjoy!

Mondly Review: My Experience Using Mondly to Learn 5 Languages [In-Depth Review]

written by Shannon Kennedy

One of the most popular language apps in the world, but is it any good? In this Mondly review, polyglot Shannon Kennedy shares her experience of using Mondly for 5 different languages.

Rapid Learner Review: An In-Depth Look at Scott H. Young’s Rapid Learner Program

written by Shannon Kennedy

The Rapid Learner program from Scott H. Young aims to help you learn faster and smarter. But does it work? We tested it out, and here’s what we found.