Is “Learning from Mistakes” Really a Thing? Here’s What the Science Says…
Talking about learning from mistakes... “Did I really just say that?” I asked myself as I was chatting to my future Italian mother-in-law over dinner.
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Cultural Immersion: How Learning 20 Basic Phrases Transformed My Travel Experience
For ages I’ve recognised, at least in theory, that learning even just a small handful sentences in a new language can take you a long way on a holiday, and give you a unique experience of cultural immersion. From the blog’s origin era (2009–2014) — kept as lived proof of the method. See all the […]
New Mission: One Month Without English!
Have you ever reached a plateau in your language learning that you just couldn’t break through? From the blog’s origin era (2009–2014) — kept as lived proof of the method. See all the missions. I did. It didn’t matter how many German lessons I took. How many Skype calls I made. Or, how many grammar […]
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.
10 Ways Language Learners Mess Up on Video Calls
Want to have a good language exchange on Skype? You can learn a language with Skype - as long as you avoid these common mistakes.
No More Excuses! How to Stop Whining and Start Learning a Language
I got so fed up with people making excuses for not learning a language that I wrote down all the common excuses I hear... and how to smash them to pieces.
How Adults Learn: 6 Important Things to Know
Want to learn another language or another new skill as an adult? Then it's important for you to understand how adults learn.
What is the Easiest Language to Learn?
What is the easiest language to learn? I'm asked this question a lot - so here's my opinion, what the research shows, and views from other polyglots.
How Getting Older (and Wiser) Improved My Language Learning Skills
Ever say to yourself: "I'm too old to learn a language?" This inspiring story from Lisa Hoashi shows that's not true - and being older can be a good thing.
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