Nerves, Tears and a Breakthrough: 2 Weeks Without Speaking English [Mission Update]
Two weeks into his month without English, James shares the nerves, tears and speaking breakthrough behind his German immersion challenge.
Category: Language Hacks
Sentence Stretchers: An Easy Way to Sound More Fluent in Your Target Language
Make beginner speech more natural with sentence stretchers: short linking words and phrases that add detail, context and flow to simple ideas.
How to Say Hello in 33 Languages Around the World
Learn 34 ways to say hello across 33 languages, with native scripts, useful context and notes on greetings linked with peace, health and good fortune.
My One-Month German Immersion Mission
From the mission archive, Benny spends 30 days without English to push past a German plateau and find new ways to practise.
German Noun Genders: How to Learn der, die and das
Learn how German noun genders work, which endings offer useful clues, how articles change in the plural, and how to remember der, die and das.
Learning a Language Through Music: A Practical Method
Use music for language learning with a practical routine for lyrics, listening, recall, pronunciation feedback and transfer to everyday speech.
How I Learned Portuguese in 3 Months (Mission Complete!)
Holly Keenan looks back on her 2017 three-month Portuguese mission, including what she tried, what helped and what she would change.
How to Use Systems (Instead of Goals) to Get Results in Language Learning
Systems are really effective when it comes to language learning. Here's how to create a language learning system that works for you.
How to Use Facebook Live Video to Learn a Language
Use current Facebook Live videos for listening practice in your target language, without relying on the retired dashboard and world map.
Social