I remember the moment the idea hit. We were about seven hours into a nine-hour-drive back from vacation. My wife and kids were in the backseat watching a movie on the iPad. I couldn’t hear anything, so I put in my earbuds and turned on Radio Ambulante (one of my favorite podcasts; it’s kind of […]
MOREThe Crosstalk Method: How to Start a Language Exchange from Zero
Doing a language exchange is a great way to learn a foreign language. We can get better at the language we are learning, and at the same time we can start getting in contact with the people and the culture of the language. Maybe even making some great lifelong friends, like in Elizabeth’s story. However, […]
MORELanguage Mentors #7: Matt Kepnes (New York Times Best-Selling Author, 11 Years of Travel and Counting)
“Stay consistent. Consistency is key when it comes to learning a language.” – Matt Kepnes Calling all travel lovers! I recently interviewed Matt Kepnes for our new Language Mentors series. In this article, we’ll be discussing more pleasure than duty. You’ll find tips for how to keep your life (and language learning routine) in check […]
MOREDo Multilingual People Earn More Money?
If you’re looking for a better job, a better salary, and international opportunities, learning a new language would be your first step towards success. Do Multilingual People Earn More Money? Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, speaks English and Chinese. Michael Bloomberg, billionaire businessman and philanthropist, speaks English and Spanish. Leo Apotheker, of SAP and Hewlett […]
MORELanguage Mentors #6: Michelle Dale (6-Figure Digital Nomad, Speaks 4 Languages)
“Lose the perfectionism. The locals will be super-impressed that you’re actually trying.” – Michelle Dale Travel is one of my absolute favorite things to do. That’s why I couldn’t wait to interview, Michelle Dale for our new Language Mentors series. Michelle left the United Kingdom at the age of 23 to pursue a dream of […]
MOREEasy Spanish Pronouns: Understanding Spanish Pronouns and Their Verb Pairs
“I”, “we”, “he”, “she”, “it”, “they”. Pronouns pack a lot of power. They’re an essential ingredient in pretty much every language. Pronouns are the key to understanding who or what the subject is in a sentence. Without them, sentences would get very confusing, very quickly! Unlike English, Spanish doesn’t always use pronouns. In fact, Spanish […]
MOREJapanese N5 Kanji List: All 100 Kanji You Need to Know to Pass the JLPT N5
読。書。聞。話。。。 Do you know those kanji yet? They’re some of the JLPT N5 kanji. If you’re going to take the test, it’s time to memorize them! If you don’t know, “JLPT” stands for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. It’s one of the most well-known and acknowledged tests for Japanese proficiency around the world, with five […]
MOREHow to Say “I Love You” in Spanish (and 50+ Other Romantic Phrases)
The Spanish language and culture are rich in passionate language and ways to express affection. But what’s the best way to tell someone “I love you” in Spanish? After all, in English, we tend to overuse the word “love”. We love this show, and we love that book. We love our parents, our kids and […]
MOREAdd1 Stories: How Randal Learned Conversational Thai in 90 Days
Here’s a question I often get from language learners about learning a new language in 90 days with Add1: “What about a language like Chinese? Korean Or Thai? If I’m learning a language like that, can I do Add1?” As someone who speaks Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian, I can understand where these questions are […]
MORELanguage Mentors #5: Nikki Prša (Amercian Polyglot, Speaks 7 Languages)
“My goal is to inspire others to just begin. You never know where life can take you when you’re able to communicate with people in their mother tongue.” -Nikki Prša After hearing her speak at Women In Language, I knew that I had to interview Nikki Prša for our new Language Mentors series. Nikki is […]
MORE14 Ways Show Your Gratitude and Say “Thank You” in Dutch
Would you like to learn how to say “thank you” in Dutch? Even though the Dutch can be quite direct and quick-to-the-point in their conversations, saying thank you is just as appreciated by them. In this article, I’ll teach you 14 ways how to say “thank you” in the Netherlands. So the next time someone […]
MOREHow I SHOCKED My Boss in Budapest [I Learned Hungarian in 60 Days!]
The pressure was on. I had about two months. A short eight weeks before I’d be in Budapest, Hungary at a work meeting. My mission? To learn Hungarian. But here was the catch, I hadn’t studied Hungarian before at all. Not a word. I was starting from absolute zero. And while Fluent in 3 Month’s […]
MOREHow to use Anki Cards to Learn a Language
I’ve been learning languages on and off for more years than I’d like to count. Different books and websites and ways to figure out languages come and go, but only one always remains: Anki (available for iPhone, Android, and desktop). Anki cards are basically digital flashcards that you can use on both your computer and […]
MORETalking About the Weather in Spanish: 77 Spanish Weather Words (and Phrases) that are Good to Know
Would you like to learn how to talk about the weather in Spanish? That makes sense, since talking about the weather is something everyone does. “Nice day today, huh?” “I’m enjoying this sunny weather.” “I wish the rain would stop.” (And yes, it does rain a lot on the Atlantic coast of Spain, especially in […]
MOREAdd1 Stories: How Heather Learned Italian in 90 Days
As the Head Coach for Add1, I have the opportunity to watch thousands of language learners do incredible things as they push themselves to learn a new language in just 90 days.. Every time I lead an Add1, it gives me a thrill of excitement to see our students achieve a 15-minute conversation at the […]
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