I’ll never forget the look of surprise my italki teacher had when I told her that I attended a meetup for French speakers. She asked me in French how it went and I told her honestly, Ma tête ferme après cinq mots dans chaque phrase. That translates to “My head closes after five words in […]
MORELearn Arabic Online for Free: 33 Resources and Online Arabic Classes
There are some amazing resources out there so you can learn Arabic online, free! In fact, there are so many Arabic courses online, it can be difficult to know where to start. How do you know which of the Arabic resources are right for you? That’s where this article comes in. I’ve explored countless free […]
MORESpanish Food Vocabulary: A Guide to Spanish Cuisine and Spanish Eating Culture — with Lots of Spanish Vocab
Can you eat your way to fluency in Spanish? Maybe not, but you can learn all about Spanish food culture, and how to talk about food in Spanish! If you’re a foodie, then you know that food is the way to the heart of both a person and a culture! Even in your hometown, there […]
MORE10 Must-Watch German TV Shows for German Learners
Are you looking for some German TV shows to help you learn the language? Then look no further! In this article I’m going to show you 10 of the best German TV shows to help you improve your language skills, spice up your learning and have better conversations. Why Learn Through German TV? Variety is […]
MOREHow to Learn a Language by Self-Study
You’ve decided you want to learn a language. Good call! When you start a new language, you can find yourself with a lot of questions about where to start. Should you buy a textbook? Enrol in classes? Sign up for Skype classes via italki? Should you get help – for example with the Add1Challenge – […]
MORELearn Japanese with these 40+ Free Japanese Lessons Online
Looking for free Japanese lessons online? Look no further! Here are the resources you need to learn Japanese on a budget. I recently studied Japanese as a part of the Add1Challenge — where I had a 15-minute conversation in Japanese after just 90 days. While studying Japanese I found a HUGE selection of Japanese online […]
MORE12 German Bands To Help You Learn German Through Music
Are you on the hunt for German bands? Then look no further! Germany has some great bands on offer; from hip-hop to punk rock, and heavy metal to country, there is so much to choose from. And better still? Listening to German music is a great way to improve your German language skills. How Can […]
MORELearn to Sound like a Native and Pronounce Words in Any Language
Here’s a scenario that you may be familiar with: You’ve learned the basics, and you’re ready to start speaking. You meet a native speaker, and you greet them in your target language. And… they can’t understand you. You know you said the right words! So what went wrong? If that sounds like you, then you […]
MORE121 French Words & Phrases to Talk About Your Job
When you talk to someone for the first time, one of the questions you’ll most likely get asked is, “so tell me, what do you do for a living?” Or in French, “Dis-moi, qu’est ce que tu fais dans la vie?” I work in the music industry, and I find myself running into French speakers […]
MORE37 Cool Japanese Words and Phrases To Start Using Now
Ready to level-up your Japanese and sound めっちゃおしゃべ (meccha o-shabe, “super fashionable”)? Then start adding some cool Japanese words to your vocabulary! Japanese may seem like a serious language with layers of formal speech patterns. But Japan boasts tons of fun, slangy words and beautiful concepts only captured in their language and culture! After all, […]
MORE25+ Top Language Learning Tools to Use During an Add1Challenge
I often get asked “Is the Add1Challenge a course? Will it teach me a language?” The short answer is: no. The Add1Challenge isn’t a course. We don’t tell you what to learn, or how to study. The Add1Challenge is a group of language learners who get together in our private community website for 90 days […]
MORE47 Funny, Inspiring and Motivational German Quotes To Help You Learn German
Are you looking for German quotes? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking to use quotes to help you learn German or you want some beautiful words to brighten up your day, you’ll find them right here. Below is a list of 47 funny, life-affirming and motivational quotes from some of our […]
MORENew Language in 90 Days: My 7-Step Formula
I want to share what I do to learn a language during the Add1Challenge so I’m ready for that 15-minute conversation in my new language once I hit day 90. In case you’re unfamiliar, the Add1Challenge is Fluent in 3 Months (Fi3M)’s three-month program to learn a new language, and at the end of the […]
MORE101+ German Animal Names (with English Translations)
If your childhood was anything like mine animals played a huge role in your language development. You’d read brightly coloured books with vivid pictures of farmyard animals. You’d watch shows like Sesame Street that took you on constant “trips” to the zoo. And you’d even sing songs about animals people owned. (Old Macdonald had a […]
MOREK-Dramas: The Best Korean Dramas to Learn Korean
K-Dramas — they’re so addictive! Especially if you’re learning Korean. The stories are riveting, the characters are dynamic, and you really get an inside look at the Korean language and its culture. There’s just so much to take away from every episode. But is it possible to use Korean Dramas to learn Korean? Can they […]
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