Ready to understand about half of all Japanese words? Yes, you read that right. With only about 100 words under your belt, you can understand about 50% of all Japanese you hear or read — if you choose the right words! Starting off by learning the core Japanese words can be an incredible tool to […]
MORE49 Spanish Questions You Need To Know to Speak like a Native
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 […]
MOREJapanese for Kids: 17 Helpful Online Resources
Are you trying to raise a bilingual (or maybe even multilingual!) baby? Teaching your child Japanese is a great choice! There’s absolutely no age limit to learning languages, but why not give them a head start… especially if you’re learning too? Speaking with your kids in another language, no matter how imperfect, still improves both […]
MORE“Insta” Language Secrets: My 6-Step Method to Learning French on Instagram
Instagram is an amazing place to learn a language. I’m an intermediate French learner, and I’d like to show you how I’ve used Instagram to become a French ace in just a few months. First let me tell you about my Instagram account. My stats aren’t mindblowing, but they do show what’s possible when you […]
MOREIrishisms: An A-Z Hibero-English Dictionary with Usage Examples
“They’re ferocious rough out here altogether”; “The three of us are in ribbons, laughing”; “I went through him for a short cut”; “Northern Ireland is falling down with mountains, isn’t it?” “It doesn’t knock a fidget out of him”; “Will you pour the tea there, love? The cat has me handicapped”. A Proposal for a […]
MOREKorean Greetings: 10+ Ways to Say “Hello” in Korean
Ready to learn how to speak Korean? It all gets started with “hello.” Learning how to say hello in Korean is pretty simple, and you may even have heard it before… via GIPHY Long before I had an interest in learning the language, I learned how to say “hello” in Korean while watching Arrested Development. […]
MORE50+ Must Know Caribbean Spanish Expressions (You’ll Only Hear These in the Caribbean)
When you think about the Spanish language and culture, you probably think about the running of the toros (bulls) in Spain or elegant women dancing the tango on the streets of Buenos Aires. Or maybe images of black and white skeleton-painted faces for Mexico’s Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead) pop into your […]
MORE“I Learned This Language Just for You”: How to Save the World One Language at a Time
To learn a new language, you need a fire inside you. My identity as a language learner was forged by a spark that left me in tears. I made a little girl cry. Now, I actually started “learning” languages when I took French my sophomore year of high school. I thought it would be fun […]
MORELearn Russian for Free: 47 Russian Lessons for Learners on a Budget
Learning Russian but too many resources to choose from? Or maybe you’re just not sure where to start. If you’re looking to learn Russian online, you might find yourself wondering which resources are the best resources. Ready for some good news? I’ve put this article together because I’ve done the work for you. I’ve tried […]
MOREHow to Learn Turkish: An Introductory Guide for Beginners
The Grand Bazaar, the Ottoman empire, Byzantium, the site of the biblical Garden of Eden, skiing, sandy beaches… Endless history. Whatever culture or taste appeals to you, Turkey promises to keep you fascinated. I have been involved with the Turkish language and visiting Turkey for over 10 years. I now live in Istanbul, the cultural […]
MORELanguage Exchange Partners: The Ultimate Guide
“How can I find someone to speak my new language with?” At Fi3M, we hear this question all the time. This makes sense as we encourage language learners to speak from day one. There is an easy, free way to speak your target language: online language exchanges. With a language exchange, you find someone who […]
MOREHow to Find a Great Language Tutor (So You’ll Reach Fluency Faster)
It was when I tried learning Chinese (specifically, written and spoken mainland Mandarin) that I realized I needed a teacher. I tried learning myself. Oh, how I tried. I got nowhere. I thought I was maybe getting old (I was 30). I’ll get back to that story in a moment. Now, after studying seven languages […]
MOREThe Rule of 80%: How to Curb Your Expectations and Reach Sustainable Success
My language learning philosophy is “always give 80%”. Wait. What? Let me explain. Yoga class helps keep me sane. Mostly, I think it’s because of my yoga teacher, Marie. She’s a very hip thirtysomething small business owner, mom, yoga teacher and part-time voice of the universe all rolled into one. I’d like to share one […]
MOREHere are the 97 common Spanish phrases to know if you want to start speaking Spanish right now.
Here are 90+ common Spanish phrases — the Spanish phrases to know if you want to start speaking Spanish right now. I’ve found that the best way to learn Spanish is to speak it from day one. And the best way to start speaking is to learn Spanish phrases that you’ll use in real conversations. […]
MOREHow Pretending I Understood Italian Got Me Into a Whole Lot of Trouble in Italy
Finally, it was here. Our long-awaited holiday, a whole two weeks touring our favourite country – Italy! I was excited not just because of the amazing landscapes, food and culture, but because it was also home to my target language! On top of this, touring Italy had been a high priority on my partner’s bucket […]
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