Reading, writing, speaking and listening – the four foundational skills of language learning. You can’t build a house without a strong foundation (well, that’s if you want the house to stay upright in all weather!). Similarly, you won’t become a well-rounded speaker of a language without building upon the four foundations of language learning. It […]
MOREHow to Use the Teach Yourself Language Hacking Community
How to Use the Teach Yourself Language Hacking Community Several months ago, I published four Teach Yourself Language Hacking Courses: French, Spanish, Italian and German. Many people don’t know that my Language Hacking courses Teach Yourself come with free access to the italki Language Hacking community. As you work through a Language Hacking course, you’ll […]
MOREDead Languages: How (and Why) to Learn a Dead Language
What is your “why” for learning a new language? Maybe it’s because you want to feel a greater connection with people around the world. To have improved travel experiences or immerse yourself in a different culture different from your own. But what if you find yourself looking for a greater connection to history? To a […]
MORE10 Must-Try Russian Podcasts and YouTube Channels (and more!) for Russian Learners
When it comes to practicing listening in a foreign language, one of the first questions most of us have is ‘What should I be listening to?’ It’s pretty easy to find good listening resources for popular languages like Spanish, French or German. But what if you’re learning Russian? Good Russian listening materials might be harder […]
MORESentence Structure: How to Build Sentences and Use the Correct Word Order in Your New Language
“What’s the best way to learn difficult sentence structure and word order?” This is a question me and my team get asked a lot here at Fluent in 3 Months. No matter which language you’re learning, sentence structure is a common stumbling block. Thankfully, there are some general principles that can help you learn sentence […]
MORE35 Free Online Korean Language Classes and Resources
Learning Korean doesn’t have to empty your pockets. But it can be tricky to find the right resources that work for you on a budget. There are countless resources online that teach you Korean. The only problem is how do you know which are good quality, without wasting hours weeding through them? The good news […]
MORE16 Free Online Portuguese Language Classes
Are you learning Portuguese, and you want to find the best free online Portuguese language lessons? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve searched far and wide to find a variety of quality, fun, and free resources to boost your Portuguese skills. Learning European Portuguese? Overwhelmed by the number of Brazilian Portuguese resources out there? […]
MOREInternational Greetings: How to Say “Hello” in 29 Languages
What’s the first word you learn in any language? “Hello”, of course! “Hello” is the way you’ll meet new people, make new friends, and start conversations. Even if you’re not aiming for fluency in a language, just learning this one little word will endear you to any native speakers you meet at home or abroad. […]
MOREHow I Learned Portuguese in 3 Months (Mission Complete!)
I made it! I reached the end of my three-month mission to learn Portuguese. Be sure to catch up on earlier updates if you haven’t already: Portuguese Mission: Day 0 Portuguese Mission: 1 Month Update Portuguese Mission: 2 Month Update The question is: Did I reach the B1 (lower-intermediate) level of Portuguese that I wanted to? Here’s […]
MORETutorial: How to Hack Facebook Live Video to Learn a Language
Did you know Facebook can help you to improve your listening skills in just about any language? I didn’t! At least not until a few weeks ago when I stumbled across a feature that had been hiding behind a little tab on my Facebook home screen. Recently, I was surprised to find out just how […]
MORE10+ Free Online English Language Lessons
So you want to improve your English and you’re looking for English language lessons online? Good call! By number of speakers (either native or as a second language), English is by far the most widely spoken language in the world. That’s why the English language is so popular with language learners. Speaking English opens up […]
MOREHow to Create a Language Hacker’s Cheat Sheet
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin Can you feel confident during your first conversation in another language? I believe you can. Don’t get me wrong – feeling nervous is normal. But you can overcome this fear. How? A key factor is being prepared. In this post, I’m going to […]
MORE10 Ways Language Learners Mess Up on Skype
Skype language exchanges are easy, affordable and incredibly effective. What’s more, you can do a language exchange without ever leaving your hometown, or even your house. So no more excuses about how travel is too expensive, keeping you from practising your language with native speakers. Here’s how a language exchange works. You sign up with […]
MOREHow to Say “My Love” in French (Plus 28 More Romantic French Words and Phrases)
Is Paris a romantic city? Is French a romantic language? If you had asked me a few years ago, I would’ve answered “Nope!” But that was then. Things have changed quite a bit for me since my first experience living in the City of Light, trying to learn la belle langue. I returned to Paris […]
MOREHow to Improve Your Basic Writing Skills: Hacks for Language Learners
Basic writing skills matter – there’s no denying that. However, there’s a good reason writing skills aren’t central to the Speak From Day One method for language learning: Languages are made to be spoken. Real conversations with real people is what it’s all about. Connecting with people is what makes a language come to life. […]
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