Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Google Podcasts · YouTube · Stitcher Download the Episode here Benny and Shannon chat with Dayna Brockbank about learning languages on a budget with Duolingo, italki and Anki by building systems for motivation. Featured Resources italki Atomic Habits Anki Mentioned in this Episode italki Atomic Habits Anki Fluent in 3 Months blog Duolingo Happily Ever Travels […]MORE
When it comes to learning a foreign language quickly, there are few methods greater than genuine cultural immersion. Not only does integration into a new society provide a broad range of cultural insights, but it can also create long-lasting friendships and connections. I am fortunate enough to have experienced this personally, having spent a year […]MORE
Arigato! You’ve probably heard that phrase before, and know the domo arigato meaning from “Mr. Roboto”… But do you know all the ways to say “thank you” in Japanese? Japanese, like English, has different variations of “thank you”, like “thanks” and “thank you so much.” But there are also different ways to say thank you […]MORE
“What's the best way to learn a language?” “What's the quickest way to learn new words?” “How can I sound like a native speaker?” “Do I really have to study grammar?” Language hackers ask themselves these kinds of questions all the time. We all want to use effective study methods so we can learn a […]MORE
Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Google Podcasts · YouTube · Stitcher Download the Episode here Benny and Shannon discuss dual identities, language learning, and strategies for reviving a language with Alex Rawlings, who was once named Britain’s most multilingual student. Featured Resources How to Speak Any Language Fluently Assimil Teach Yourself Routledge Mentioned in this Episode Third Year Abroad, now Global Graduates […]MORE
What are the most spoken languages in the world? This question isn't as simple as it may seem. There are a few complications that make it hard to give a precise answer: First of all, what do you mean by spoken? Do you want to rank languages by their number of native speakers, or by how many people speak them at all, natively or non-natively? Thes...MORE
Would you like to know about Spanish numbers, and how to count from 1-100 in Spanish? In this article, I share everything you need to know about numbers in Spanish. I cover what the Spanish numbers are, examples of how to use them, and so much more. Spanish for Numbers 1-101 - 100 Spanish NumbersCounting Spanish Numbers 1 - 1000+Billions and Tril...MORE
I don’t usually start off my blog posts with a warning, but this one needs it: This blog post is NSFW and definitely not family-friendly. You won’t learn these dirty words in textbooks! Let’s be honest. Whenever we learn a new language, we all get curious about how to swear. We all want to know those dirty words, the banned words, the bad words your...MORE
Ready to learn how to count from 1-100+ with Japanese numbers? Let’s take a look at the Japanese numbers 1 - 10 in the Sino-Japanese Number system, which is most common: 1: 一 (いち , ichi) 2: 二 (に , ni) 3: 三 (さん , san)4: 四 (よん / し , yon or shi)5: 五 (ご , go)6: 六 (ろく , roku)7: 七 (なな / しち , nana or shichi)8: 八 (はち , hachi)9: 九 (く / きゅう , ku or kyuu)10...MORE
Learning how to speak Spanish? It can be tricky to find high quality online Spanish lessons that don’t cost a fortune. You want to learn Spanish, and you’re willing to put in the time, but where can you go to learn? With this question in mind, I’ve put together a list of online Spanish classes and lessons that won’t cost you a single cent. While...MORE
Want to learn Korean? Good call! Learning how to speak Korean is a great choice, because Korean is hot property right now. Although Korean might be ranked as one of the more difficult languages to learn by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), it is by no means impossible. So don’t worry about the “hours” it takes to learn Korean. You can learn Ko...MORE
Let’s talk about terms of endearment. No, not the 1983 movie starring Jack Nicholson that you probably haven't seen (me neither). I'm referring to the affectionate words that people use to address their friends and loved ones, like "sweetheart", "baby", or "honey", "mate", "dude", or "buddy". English has many terms of endearment. Other languages...MORE
