Those who don’t speak another language assume that those of us who do have some type of exclusive language “gene”. This is perhaps the biggest cop-out of all the language learning myths. It’s easy to brush off our own shortcomings by accepting that we simply don’t have the gift, that elusive language gene. Hey, it’s […]
MOREHow I Learned French on the Toilet in 6 Months
This is a true story. The events depicted in this text took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2013. That is a good start for this story because I know it might sound unbelievable for one or two folks out there, but I guarantee you that at the time, I was as shameless as the […]
MORE10 Incredible Japanese Movies You Need to Watch RIGHT Now
If you’re learning Japanese and are interested in Japanese culture, then you NEED to watch these incredible Japanese movies… like, right now. Japan has released some legendary, heartfelt, strange, fantastical, and horrifying films over the decades. Many of which were so critically acclaimed, they received their own Hollywood remakes (which were, let’s face it, not […]
MOREHappy in Spanish: How to Express Your Emotions in Spanish
Time to get emotional! Are you excited to learn how to express your feelings? How well can you express your emotions in Spanish? Can you say “happy” in Spanish? What about “sad”? Many beginner language learners get stuck using the same words over and over to describe how they feel. Resorting to only using basic […]
MORESpanish in 3 Months: Elizabeth’s Day 30 Update (with Video!)
Fluent in 3 Months team member Elizabeth is learning Spanish from scratch. This is her first ever three month mission. In this update, she’s sharing the insights she’s found (and blunders she’s made) during her first month of learning Spanish. Well, hello again. It’s me. Your friendly language learner. In my last article, I shared […]
MORE15 Ways to Say “Thank You” in Portuguese
There are a few different ways to say “thank you” in Portuguese, and I’m going to show you them. In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know on the topic of thanking people in Portuguese. We’ll start with the most important and common word you should know, explain its exact usage and teach […]
MORE“Help!” in Spanish [And 80+ More Spanish Words and Phrases for Any Emergency]
You’re planning on travelling to a Spanish-speaking country and you want to be as prepared as possible. So, you’re learning some essential Spanish travel phrases and going over your checklist to pack your bag. But what if an emergency strikes? Are you prepared for how to ask for help in Spanish? No one ever wants […]
MOREThe 24 Best Japanese Dramas to Binge and Learn Japanese
Need a break from Japanese textbooks and vocabulary flashcards? Then it’s time to chill with some Japanese dramas! J-dramas are easy to get sucked into, especially because they’re so different in format from most Western shows. And they’re a fantastic way to gain some insight into Japanese culture, language, and locales in Japan. One nice […]
MORERussian Greetings: 15 Ways to Say “Hello” in Russian
The first thing that baffles everyone who’s ever picked up a basic list of Russian words, is how to say “hello” in Russian… Здравствуйте – zdravstvuyte How can something so basic, have four consonants following each other? It’s like the language version of military training. It’s meant to test your willpower, reserve, endurance, and only […]
MOREHow to Learn the Japanese Alphabet (With Japanese Alphabet Charts)
Think learning the Japanese alphabet is impossible? Learning a foreign language is already intimidating, but learning a language that has three systems of writing? I agree, that’s pretty scary! Here’s the thing. Japanese is not as hard as you think — in fact, you can learn Japanese, fast. One of the best ways to start […]
MOREGerman Colors: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn Colors in German
Colors in German are easy to learn. Since German is a close cousin of English, most German color words are very similar in spelling and pronunciation to their English counterparts. This means you won’t have to do much work to remember them. The word “color” itself (although Irish folk like me would spell it “colour”!) […]
MOREThe Best Way to Learn a Language Fast. It Works!
Lucy entered the room. Everyone there spoke an alien language. At least, she grasped it as alien. She heard only buzz and murmurs, nothing similar to a distinguishable word. She was not able to make any moves, scared as a chicken facing the chop. She felt lonely in the crowd. She was different, no one […]
MORESpanish in 3 Months: My First Week (and Day 0 Video)
This is an update to Elizabeth’s Spanish in 3 months mission. In my last article, I announced the start of my (gulp) three-month mission to learn Spanish. I talked about why I’m learning Spanish. And I shared some of my favorite tools. Today, I’m going to share about my first week learning Spanish. My ups. […]
MORE5 Reasons I Wish I Had Done the Add1Challenge 2 Years Ago (Language Learning in 90 Days)
A while back, I was chatting with one of my language exchange partners. My first Fluent In 3 Months article was published that week and I was feeling vulnerable… “Am I a French Speaker or French Learner?” Me: They wrote under my name that I speak French. Do you think that’s a valid statement? If […]
MOREHow to Speak Japanese: The Faster Way to Learn Japanese
So you want to learn how to speak Japanese? If you’re an English speaker, you may be intimidated by the “number of hours” it takes to learn Japanese. You may also want to know how to learn the Japanese language faster. Can it be done? The short answer is: yes. Learning Japanese has been one […]
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