Why Learn a Language? Here’s What 8 World Class Polyglots Said
Why learn a language? Gabriel Gelman asked world class polyglots this question -- here’s how they replied.
Category: Language Hacks
The Transcription Technique: A Simple Way to Improve Your Listening Comprehension
Are you wondering how to improve your listening skills as a language learner? Then the Transcription Technique is what you need.
French YouTube Channels: 10 Youtube Channels to Take Your French to the Next Level
Learn French -- and improve your French listening skills -- with these French YouTube channels. Includes info on the subtitles available for each channel.
How to Learn Finnish: Why Finnish is Easier than You Think
So you want to learn Finnish? Good job! While some parts of Finnish are tricky, there’s plenty that makes Finnish easy to learn. Here’s how to get started learning Finnish.
How to Use Short Videos to Power-Up Your Language Learning
Power-Up your language learning with this 3-step language hack for watching short videos in your target language.
Why I’m Teaching My Kids to Speak French Badly (and Why I Think You Should, Too)
You can teach your kids how to speak French, even if you’re only a beginner or intermediate French speaker yourself. Here’s how.
How to Remember Spanish Words: The “Word Bridge” Technique and Other Memory Hacks for Spanish Learners
Want a simple way to remember Spanish words? Use these techniques to keep Spanish on the tip of your tongue.
Volunteer and Learn Spanish: How to Learn a Language by Volunteering Overseas
Can you learn a language by volunteering? Find out how volunteer opportunities could help you learn a second language.
How I Got a $7,000 Raise by Learning Spanish
Ahmed Syed got a $7,000 raise after just 6 months, because he learned Spanish. How much more could you earn if you learned a second language?
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