What did I think of Babbel, as someone who speaks four languages fluently? It helped me improve my pronunciation and understanding of grammar. While it has some flaws, the good outweighs the bad. I recommend it as a good use of time for the language learners it targets. Are you ready for a Babbel review? […]

How good is JapanesePod101? Is JapanesePod101 free? Can you really learn Japanese with podcasts? The short answer: yes. And spoiler alert: JapanesePod101 is awesome. I’ve used JapanesePod101 on and off throughout my studies, from absolute beginner to advanced lessons. I used it to help me prepare for my Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and I still […]

GermanPod 101 Review summary: I found GermanPod101 to be an excellent German course, as long as it’s used in the right way. Read on, and I’ll show you exactly how I used GermanPod101 to learn conversational German in 90 days. Introduction GermanPod101 is one of the many online language courses Innovative Languages offers. In this […]

Looking for an Italian Uncovered review? You’re in the right place! First, let me tell you, starting to learn a language is no piece of cake. I discovered that when I had to learn English at the age of 13, as a native Italian speaker. If you’re here, you probably want to do the inverse […]

Looking for a Japanese Uncovered review? Does this “story learning” method for learning Japanese, created by Olly Richards, really work? I tried it out for myself and I’m excited to share what I found. First, so you know where I’m coming from, here’s a bit about me and my experience as a Japanese learner (and […]

So, I’m guessing you’re reading this article because you want a French Uncovered review, and you’re wondering “is French Uncovered any good?” In this article, I’ll be reviewing French Uncovered. I will walk through the basics of the course, some of my favorite things and what didn’t work for me. Keep reading to see insider […]

If you’re like me and enjoy podcasts, you may be interested in trying them out to learn a language. But sometimes it can be difficult to find the right one that works for you. So, if you’re looking for the best podcast to learn Spanish, then look no further. I’m reviewing SpanishPod101 from Innovative Language, […]

I decided to learn German for my upcoming trip to Baden Baden and Salzburg. As most of you know, that trip didn’t happen due to That-Which-Must-Not-Be-Named (ok, I’ll say it once, COVID-19). But my three-month German mission did offer me other opportunities. “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only […]

So, I did a thing last year. Maybe you read about it? I completed a three-month Spanish mission. I went from zero Spanish to a 15-minute conversation after just 90 days. It was a blast! Since then, lots of people have asked me what resources I used. I’ve found when language learning, it’s a good […]

When asked try out The Staircase Method for a review, I was both curious and hesitant. Why curious? Partly because The Staircase Method was created by Léa, whose claim-to-fame is teaching internet polyglot Benny Lewis (founder of this website) for three years, getting him to C1 (advanced) level in French. And partly because The Staircase […]

Today I’m doing a review of Amikumu, which is an app for language learners. I’ll share what I liked about Amikumu, and what could be better. I want to help you decide if it’s right for you. Now, many of us language learners like to travel. We travel to see new things, get an inside […]

Last Updated November 2020 Recently, I’ve spent more and more of my language learning time on my phone. It’s convenient. I almost always have it with me and there are loads of apps that are available. Even with just five minutes to spare, I can squeeze language learning into my day. And because I’m doing […]