Category: Language Hacks

How to Improve Your Listening Skills in Any Language

written by Andrew Barr

Improve listening skills with a 20-minute loop for gist, transcript checks, replay and conversation, plus a simple way to diagnose what blocked you.

written by Benny Lewis

Introducing grammar games... for kids and adults! Turn a boring part of learning a new language into a fun activity!

written by Guest Author

Polish has cases, verb aspect and flexible word order, but they follow patterns. Learn what to tackle first with a six-step practice routine.

written by George Julian

Did you know that speakers of certain German dialects struggle to understand each other? Let’s have a look at some of the major variations of German.

written by Shannon Kennedy

Explore 33 free and freemium Mandarin Chinese resources for audio, video, courses, apps and advanced reading, with each option’s limits explained.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn how to say “go” in Japanese with 行く (iku), how it differs from 来る (kuru), and how to use common movement forms in real situations.

written by Kelsey Lechner

Adding podcasts into your Swahili study routine can help you push your language skills to the next level!

written by Benny Lewis

German adjective endings depend on the gender and case of the described noun. This guide details all you need to know to master them.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learning the 101 most common Korean verbs you’ll use everyday will allow you to speak quicker! Korean conjugation is simpler than it seems!