How Do You Get Spoken Practice in a Less Common Language?
Find spoken practice for a less common language by connecting with fellow learners, building a small community and arranging regular sessions.
Category: Language Hacks
What Can You Do With the 300 Most Common Words?
High-frequency words give beginners a useful base, but 300 words are not 65% of fluency. Learn how to choose, personalise and use a starter list.
¿Cómo Aprender Inglés Sin Haber Ido Antes a Estados Unidos? (15 divertidos tips para aprender un nuevo idioma)
Sergio comparte cómo aprendió inglés desde México, qué le ayudó a practicar y 15 consejos para avanzar sin haber vivido antes en Estados Unidos.
Tips for Learning Non-European Languages
Judith Meyer shares practical ways to approach unfamiliar scripts, grammar and vocabulary when learning languages beyond the usual European choices.
Fun and Engaging Language Learning with Children’s Picture Books
Tim Johnson explains how children’s picture books can support language learning through simple vocabulary, context, sound and visual cues.
How to Learn New Vocabulary: 3 Practical Ways to Find Useful Words
Learn new vocabulary with a balanced mix of context, word lists, conversation, useful notes and spaced recall.
How to Start Learning a Language Today (Your First 10 Minutes)
Start learning a language today with a practical 10-minute plan: choose one situation, learn three useful phrases, practise them and schedule tomorrow.
Time to Level Up! Examples of how you can use your language anywhere
Benny shares real examples of finding people to practise Mandarin, Hungarian and Esperanto, showing that you can use a language anywhere.
9 Language-Learning Walls and How to Work Through Them
Stuck at a language-learning plateau? Diagnose nine common problems and try focused ways to build vocabulary, speaking range and accuracy.
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