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
See how twenty useful Burmese phrases changed one traveller's experience in Burma, and learn how a little local language can deepen a short trip.
How to Learn a Third Language (and When to Start)
Learn when to start a third language, keep an earlier language active, handle mix-ups and build a realistic practice plan for both.
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!)
Holly Keenan looks back on her 2017 three-month Portuguese mission, including what she tried, what helped and what she would change.
Mayan Languages: 7 Lessons from Learning Tz’utujil in Guatemala
Learn where Tz’utujil fits among Guatemala’s Mayan languages, plus seven respectful lessons from six months studying it around Lake Atitlán.
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