Fluent in 3 Months team member Elizabeth is learning Spanish from scratch over just 90 days. In this final update, she’s sharing the insights she’s found during the third month of learning Spanish, plus a video of her progress on Day 90. Take it away, Elizabeth. If you haven’t read the other articles about this […]
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Are you ready to go beyond the basics and 1-Up your Spanish grammar skills? Super Mario Brothers Power Up GIF from Supermariobrothers GIFs If you’ve already taken the time to learn the most important material first and have a basic grasp of Spanish, then you’re ready for this next step. I don’t normally recommend starting […]
MOREHow to Say “Hello” in Italian: 19 Italian Greetings
We all know that Italians love chiacchierare (“to chat”) so much that it’s no surprise there are a lot of different Italian greetings. There are plenty of different ways to say “hello” in Italian. The greeting you use will depend on the context and the time of day. Whether it’s a formal context all’Ufficio Postale, […]
MOREJapanese Greetings: 17 Ways to Say “Hello” in Japanese
Do you want to say “hello” in Japanese? Now, 挨拶 (aisatsu) means “greeting” in Japanese. And you’ll need to know your Japanese greetings if you want to start a conversation in Japanese! Greetings are some of the most simple phrases to learn, and you’ll say them all the time. You may already know one or […]
MOREHow to Say “I Don’t Know” in Spanish — 33 Spanish Phrases for When You’re Unsure
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 […]
MOREDays of the Week in Spanish — an Easy Way to Learn All the Days in Spanish
Here’s an easy way to learn the days of the week in Spanish. By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you’ll know how to remember all the days in Spanish. Learning how to say the Spanish days of the week is an important first step for beginners. It’s how you’ll read the calendar and […]
MOREI Overcame My Stutter — Here’s What I Can Teach You About Language Learning
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. If you haven’t read the other articles about this mission, here are the links: Planning […]
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 […]
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