Tim Ferriss on Rapid Language Learning: Full Interview
Tim Ferriss and Benny Lewis discuss intensive language learning, Tagalog, Indonesian, memory techniques, maintenance and realistic short-term goals.
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8 Language Learning Mistakes and Practical Ways to Fix Them
Eight language-learning habits that create friction, with practical fixes for mistakes, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and listening.
Learn Better Pronunciation While Speaking Your Native Language
Want to improve the pronunciation of your second language? Find out how you can do so while speaking in your native tongue.
How to Remember Difficult English Spellings
Do you struggle with English spelling? If so, you're not alone. There are no rules to English spelling, but there are simple hacks you can use to remember how to spell difficult English words.
Why French Is Easy: How to Understand Spoken French
Spoken French can feel fast when sounds join across words. Learn how liaison works and use a five-step routine to build listening comprehension.
Learning Russian for 2 Weeks: What Worked and What Didn’t
A two-week Russian learning case study: setting A1 speaking goals, moving from phonetic notes to Cyrillic, practising with tutors and reviewing progress.
“I’ll Do It Tomorrow” – Solving 3 Mindtraps that Make You Put Off Language Learning
Recognise three mindtraps behind language-learning procrastination, then use small, realistic actions to restart a routine without guilt.
What English is Missing: 5 Features from Other Languages that ‘We’ Should Borrow
Expressing yourself in other languages can turn out to be more efficient than English. Here, an experienced language learner gives great examples
Why hard work isn’t what makes good learners
Don't work hard on your language - works smart! How? Well, here is an engineering approach. The most important is that...
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