A fluent in 3 months mission from the outside: Scott and Vat’s first week speaking only Spanish
See how Scott and Vat spent their first week speaking only Spanish in Valencia, using preparation, tutors and socialising to keep their mission moving.
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My 2013 American Accent Experiment with Sinatra and Idahosa Ness
Watch Benny’s 2013 accent discussion with Idahosa Ness and a Sinatra experiment, with unverified third-party audio removed.
My summer on the Pacific Coastal Highway – a European on an American road trip!
Archive note (2013): I wrote this before announcing my next three-month project. The language-learning updates that followed documented me starting from scratch, sharing my struggles and working towards my goal, all while in Spain and learning a non-European language entirely online. That’s why I wanted to precede all those intense language-learning updates and encouragement posts […]
Valencia, Spain: My new home for the next language project!
Benny returns to Valencia, explains why it became his new home and sets a short Valenciano project before his next language mission.
20 Practical Ways to Reduce the Risk of Theft While Travelling
Twenty practical travel-safety habits to reduce theft risk, protect your phone and cards, and act quickly if something is stolen.
7 Ways to Study a Language Abroad Without Going Broke
Susan Shain shares seven ways to reduce the cost of studying a language abroad, with current checks for visas, safety, fees and programme terms.
How persistence can get a beginner learner to expert level
Learn how persistent practice can take a beginner towards expertise, with lessons from language learning, martial arts and long-term projects.
Why it’s better to learn a language from children when abroad
Emily shares how conversations with children in Switzerland helped her practise German, hear Swiss German and worry less about mistakes.
Beat language-learning frustration, reach your goals, and how to give a speech 6 weeks after starting to learn a language
Judith Meyer shares how she handles language-learning frustration, sets workable goals and prepared to give a speech after six weeks.
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