How Learning a Language Helped Me Overcome Postpartum Depression
I was in love with my new baby, and I respected the position of motherhood. But honestly, the first year after having my child was pretty dark.
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How to Ace a Job Interview in a Non-Native Language
You have the chance of your dream job… but the interview isn’t in your native language. Here’s how to ace that job interview.
Conversation Exchange: How an Online Language Buddy Took Me from Fear of Speaking to Confident Conversations
How I found an online language buddy for a conversation exchange, so I went from feeling scared of speaking to having real conversations in a new language.
The Amazing Moment Speaking German Finally Clicked [Mission Complete!]
James is at the end of his month of only speaking German - no English! How did he do? Find out in his final mission update (with video).
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 […]
Learning a Third Language: An In-Depth Guide
I know lots of people who speak their second language at a very good level, yet hesitate to jump into learning a third language. Here's how to do it right.
Nerves, Tears and a Breakthrough: 2 Weeks Without Speaking English [Mission Update]
What’s it really like giving up your mother tongue? If you’ve read my last update you’ll know that I gave up speaking English for 30 days to focus on only speaking German. My goal was to reach the B2 level by the time the Cologne Carnival came around. As I write this, I’m in the […]
How I Learned Portuguese in 3 Months (Mission Complete!)
I made it! I reached the end of my Portuguese in 3 months mission. The question is: Did I reach the intermediate level of Portuguese that I wanted to?
Mayan Languages: How I Learned to Speak Tz’utujil in Guatemala
Have you ever wondered what ancient Mayan languages sound like? I did. My curiosity led me to the indigenous town of San Juan La Laguna in Guatemala
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