Can you imagine having a conversation to get to know someone in español without being able to ask any questions? Without knowing Spanish question words, how would you ask about someone’s interests? Besides that, how would you be able to keep the conversation flowing naturally? It would be quite difficult. Not only are questions crucial […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MOREWhy Learning a Language is Better Together
When I first started studying languages on my own, I felt a lot of pushback from friends and family. They didn’t get why I was so into this language thing. Why I wanted to spend so much time doing it or why I wanted to learn so many different languages. I heard things like: No […]
MOREHiragana vs Katakana: What’s the Difference?
Struggling to grasp how to write in Japanese? It’s not as hard as it seems! Sure, hiragana and katakana, two of the key systems in Japanese writing, look so foreign and intimidating, but they can actually be quite simple. The characters don’t represent unique meanings the way Chinese characters do. They’re more like a Japanese […]
MOREHow to Learn English Fast: The Language Hacker’s Method
If you want to get fluent in English, you’re in luck. It’s the second most spoken language in the world. So you won’t have to look very hard to find lots of English resources and lots of chances to practise both spoken and written English. What if you want to learn English fast? Then there […]
MOREWhy Language Learners Quit – The 7 Key “Motivation Killers” (Plus, How to Beat Them)
Have you ever met someone who speaks another language, and been amazed at what you hear when their mouth opens… You have no clue what they’re saying, but they’re having a real conversation – using sounds that make absolutely no sense to you. It’s like a small miracle, right in front of your eyes. It’s […]
MOREPassion Power! How I Learned English (and Spanish) by Sharing My Art With the World
During my first year at my Italian university, I dropped my language degree course in English and Spanish after just three months. Back then, in addition to studying English and Spanish at university, I was also studying at an art academy in Rome to become a professional cartoonist (cool, right?). As you may imagine, doing […]
MOREHow I Met Japanese Language Partners in a Small Town (and So Can You!)
When I was 4 years old, I discovered Sailor Moon. To say I had an obsession was an understatement. Ever since, I’ve loved Japanese culture. The delicious food, the rich and crazy unique culture, the wacky shows, the cherry blossoms. But more than anything, I fell head over heels in love with this beautiful language. […]
MOREAzerbaijani: The Language You Never Thought of Learning (and Why You Should)
So you’d like to speak Azerbaijani? Good call! Never thought about studying Azerbaijani? Keep reading, because there are plenty of reasons why it’s a wonderful language to learn. In a moment, I’ll show you how to get started learning Azerbaijani. But first… Grab Your Suitcase — Azerbaijani Is Your Ticket into Another World Azerbaijan is […]
MOREVolunteer and Learn Spanish: How to Learn a Language by Volunteering Overseas
Can you volunteer and learn Spanish? I did, and here’s my story, plus the lessons I learned along the way. Most of these lessons can be applied to learning any language while volunteering overseas. How I Decided to Volunteer Overseas and Learn Spanish Shortly after graduating from university, I decided to take some time out […]
MOREHow Children Learn Languages – and What You Can Learn from Them
It’s often said that children learn languages more easily than adults, but is that really the case? Do children have a special advantage, or can adults learn languages just as well as children? Some academics say that childhood is the critical period for language learning. Is there any truth in this idea, or is it […]
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