5 Reasons to “Fail Fast, Fail Often” in Your Language Learning
Start-up entrepreneurs aim to "fail fast, fail often". Here's why that's a good idea for language learners, too.
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How I Learned Spanish in 4 Months (Without Leaving India)
One learner’s 2016 account of building conversational Spanish in four months from India through grammar, writing, listening and daily speaking.
The 4 Stages of Language Learning (And What to Do at Each Stage)
Use four flexible stages of language learning to choose the right mix of conversation, vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading practice.
How Yoga Can Make You a Better Language Learner
I took a friend of mine to my yoga studio last week. When we walked out of the classroom, I asked him what he thought of the class. He could barely talk. “That was the hardest thing I’ve done in the last year.” I shrugged my shoulders. “Yeah, yoga can be hard.” Truthfully, I hadn’t […]
Thai Practice: 10 Simple Games and Exercises
Try 10 Thai practice games for listening, numbers, typing, reading, directions, time and classifiers. Most need only a phone, map or flashcards.
How to Use Tinder as a Language Learning Tool
LC Hunter explains how adults can use Tinder for consensual language practice, with honest profiles, current Passport details and essential safety steps.
Multilingual Dating: Should I Date Someone Who Speaks Another Language?
Multilingual dating can bring more practice and cultural insight when both people agree on boundaries and put the relationship first.
Stealth Learning: The Fast, Easy Way to Learn a Language
With stealth learning, you learn a language without even realising that you're learning. Discover how you can learn by stealth today.
How to Apply Stoic Philosophy to Language Learning
Use eight Stoic ideas to handle mistakes, choose practical language-learning goals and practise discomfort without self-punishment.
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