CEFR A2: A Practical First Language Goal
Learn what the CEFR A2 level means, what a Basic User can realistically do, and how to work towards it with practical mini-missions.
Category: positive mentality
“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.
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...
How to Make a New Year’s Resolution and Actually Keep It
Make a New Year's resolution you can keep. Turn a vague intention into a measurable goal, plan milestones and keep momentum after a setback.
Stop Allowing Excuses to Run Your Life!
In my inbox I see hundreds of people sharing their language-learning woes every day, and in person I meet many people everywhere I go who struggle to start a language. They give many reasons, some of which are valid, but often they are just excuses. Nothing reminds us more of this than seeing people with […]
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.
5 crazy ways to get over shyness immediately, no drink/drugs required
Try five unusual but practical exercises for getting past shyness and starting conversations without relying on alcohol or false confidence.
I’m severely deaf and partially sighted, but have learned 5 languages. Here’s my story
Julie Ferguson shares how she learned five languages while severely deaf and partially sighted, including barriers, adaptations and travel.
Language Learning Quotes and Chinese Proverbs for Motivation
A source-checked collection of language learning quotes and Chinese proverbs, with original scripts, pinyin and practical ways to use them.
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