Rejection hurts. It’s painful. So it’s no wonder so many people are afraid of rejection. But how can you get over the fear of rejection? Let me tell you a story about one time I was rejected. It seems small, but it really hurt. While doing my fieldwork for my Master’s degree, I traveled through […]
MORE24 Time Hacking Tips from Language Hacker Benny Lewis
For busy language learners, it can feel like your constant thought is “I don’t have enough time!” I’d like to share some simple shifts you can make in your life so you can manage your time – and have more time available for language learning. Many of these we’ve shared on Fluent in 3 Months […]
MOREDead Languages: How (and Why) to Learn a Dead Language
What is your “why” for learning a new language? Maybe it’s because you want to feel a greater connection with people around the world. To have improved travel experiences or immerse yourself in a different culture different from your own. But what if you find yourself looking for a greater connection to history? To a […]
MOREBilingual Baby: How to Teach Your Baby Two Languages
This past year, my husband and I welcomed a new addition to our family. While we were awaiting his arrival, we discussed whether or not we’d raise him to be a bilingual baby and speak multiple languages. For this article, I’ll call the little guy our “Little Linguist”. First things first: Is it beneficial to […]
MORE35 Free Online Korean Language Classes and Resources
Learning Korean doesn’t have to empty your pockets. But it can be tricky to find the right resources that work for you on a budget. There are countless resources online that teach you Korean. The only problem is how do you know which are good quality, without wasting hours weeding through them? The good news […]
MOREHow to Find a Language Exchange Partner
What is a language exchange partner – and what’s the best way to find one? In this article, I’ll answer both these questions to help you understand what language exchanges can do for you, where to find language exchange partners, and how to choose the best ones for you. Language exchange partners are a fantastic […]
MOREAssimil Review: An Honest Look at the Assimil Language Learning System
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Assimil is a dialogue based learning course popular amongst language learners. This is clearly illustrated by the 4+ star reviews on Amazon for the majority of the available courses. Assimil has a range of courses available in a variety of languages, but is geared primarily towards French speakers. Dubbed “The Magic Books” by NPR, Assimil […]
MORECEFR Levels: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Test Yourself
CEFR levels: what are they? And do they matter? In the language-learning community, we often hear other learners throw around certain terms when they’re talking about their level in a language. “I speak German at a B1 level” or “I’m an A2 in Russian.” But what do B1 and A2 mean? These descriptors are skill […]
MORENaughty or Nice? How “Santa” Looks in Other Cultures
Christmas is celebrated in many different ways around the world. So it’s no surprise that the most iconic figure of the season also has many guises. You may know him as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, Santy, or simply Santa. And depending on where you grew up, there’s a good […]
MOREThe Shy-to-Confident Introvert: How I Worked With My Personality to Become a Confident Language Learner
Do you struggle with language learning because speaking with other people terrifies you? Or drains you of energy? If it does, I can relate to what you’re feeling because that used to be me. After years of trial and error (yes, I made lots of mistakes on the way) I’ve found a way through and […]
MORE10 Ways Low Confidence Holds Back Your Language Learning
“I’d love to learn a new language, but I feel really nervous about actually speaking it.” Does this sound like you? Learning a new language – especially when you’re taking the first steps – can be a big struggle. So it’s little wonder that language learners often struggle with feelings of low confidence. I’ve felt […]
MOREHow to Stop Being Shy (and Start Learning a Language)
If you’re anything like me – incredibly shy – then I’d make a firm bet that most of the language learning advice you’ve read online sets off at least mild anxiety. How many times have you heard this when you run a Google search for how to learn a language: The best way to learn […]
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