Québec French: How It Differs and How to Understand It
Learn how Québec French differs in informal speech, with -tu questions, common vocabulary, register notes, a dialogue guide and respectful listening tips.
Category: guest post
How I learned more Italian in London than in Italy
In this 2012 guest post, Samuel explains why regular Italian practice and friendships in London helped him more than simply being in Italy.
How we all benefit when women are multilingual
Benny explains how multilingual women strengthen families and communities, and why language learning should support their own choices.
How I Learned to Rap in 4 Languages I don’t speak in 1 Night Using the Free Application “Audacity”
See how Idahosa Ness used Audacity, close listening and repetition to memorise a Japanese rap, with realistic limits on pronunciation and transfer.
Spanish: Fluent in 3 Months Using Video Diaries
Today’s guest post is from Will Peach, an Englishman journeying around Spain, keeping regular video diaries to make himself accountable for learning the language. Will found my blog shortly before beginning his adventure and continues to apply my tips in the hope that he will reach his defined level of fluency before September of this […]
How to Practise a Language with Freestyle Rap
Try five freestyle rap exercises for rhythm, pronunciation and retrieval, with corrected Spanish and Mandarin examples and realistic limits.
Language Learning for Couples: 7 Practical Tips
Use seven practical language-learning tips for couples: agree on goals, share speaking tasks, plan practice time and support different levels.
Language Hacking success story: Marcus speaking Portuguese in Brazil
Marcus shares how two months of Portuguese study helped him order food, solve travel problems and enjoy more authentic conversations in Brazil.
How to travel the world like Indiana Jones
Matt Kepnes draws practical travel lessons from Indiana Jones: stay adventurous, treat people well, learn about each place and assess the risks.
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