Why Learn a Language? Here’s What 8 World Class Polyglots Said
Why learn a language? Gabriel Gelman asked world class polyglots this question -- here’s how they replied.
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The Transcription Technique: A Step-by-Step Listening Guide
Use the transcription technique to diagnose missed sounds, connect speech with written words and build a focused listening practice in nine clear steps.
10 French YouTube Channels for Listening Practice
Find 10 French YouTube channels across comedy, food, history, fitness and news, plus a practical routine for improving your listening.
How to Learn Finnish: A Practical Beginner’s Guide
Learn Finnish pronunciation, future meaning, loanwords and noun cases with examples and a focused 15-minute practice routine for beginners.
How to Use Short Videos to Power-Up Your Language Learning
Try Diego Cuadros’s three-step short-video routine for focused listening, speaking and self-comparison practice.
Why I’m Teaching My Kids to Speak French Badly (and Why I Think You Should, Too)
You can teach your kids how to speak French, even if you’re only a beginner or intermediate French speaker yourself. Here’s how.
How to Remember Spanish Words: The “Word Bridge” Technique and Other Memory Hacks for Spanish Learners
Want a simple way to remember Spanish words? Use these techniques to keep Spanish on the tip of your tongue.
Volunteer and Learn Spanish: How to Learn a Language by Volunteering Overseas
Can you learn a language by volunteering? Find out how volunteer opportunities could help you learn a second language.
How I Got a $7,000 Raise by Learning Spanish
Ahmed Syed got a $7,000 raise after just 6 months, because he learned Spanish. How much more could you earn if you learned a second language?
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