Category: Language Hacks

Language Mentors #5: Nikki Prša on Conversation Practice

written by Elizabeth Bruckner

Meet Nikki Prša, a multilingual teacher and creator, and read her practical advice on conversation, motivation and language practice.

written by Shannon Kennedy

Shannon Kennedy learned Hungarian to surprise her boss… in just 60 days! Here’s what happened, plus how she did it.

written by Jamie Graffman

Learn how to use Anki cards for vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar without mistaking flashcard review for real language practice.

written by Benny Lewis

Talking about the weather in Spanish makes it easy to start conversations. Here are 70+ of the most important Spanish weather words and phrases.

written by Shannon Kennedy

Heather had a 21-minute conversation -- completely in Italian -- after just 90 days. Here’s how she did it.

written by Lance Devore

Do you have to learn Chinese characters to speak Chinese? Ultimately, yes. Here’s the easy way to learn the Chinese writing system.

written by Arie Helderman

Explore 10 Russian and Soviet movies, with film details, viewing guidance and practical subtitle tips for Russian learners.

written by Shannon Kennedy

Learn Korean writing with a clear Hangul guide to consonants, vowels, syllable blocks, pronunciation, practice tools, and Korean typing.

written by Elizabeth Bruckner

They speak 11 languages between them. Here are Damon and Jo’s language learning secrets.