Ever felt lost or unsure in a Spanish conversation? Everyone feels this way sometimes, but especially when learning a new language. There will be times when you don’t understand someone, you can’t keep up, or you just don’t know how to answer. It’s best to know how to express your lack of understanding by learning […]
MORE63 Must-Know Japanese Slang Words (to Sound like a Local)
Ready to enter the crazy world of Japanese slang? Before you do, here’s my disclaimer: some of these Japanese slang words are NSFW. They’re also not to be used lightly in every conversation, but to be used appropriately with close friends and peers. Japanese slang is often hard to learn. It’s almost never taught in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
MOREHow Learning Spanish Helped Me Write My Book (in English)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MOREFi3M 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 the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge: “What about a language like Chinese? Korean Or Thai? If I’m learning a language like that, can I do the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge?” As someone who speaks Chinese, Japanese, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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