Ser vs. estar… If you’re learning Spanish, you’ve probably gotten one or ten migraines from this topic already. What a killjoy. You’re not alone: all Spanish learners struggle with ser vs. estar. I know I did. In this post, you will learn: when to use ser vs. estar a pair of ser vs. estar acronyms […]MORE
Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Google Podcasts · YouTube · Stitcher Download the Episode here In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, we talk to Julie Ferguson who has learned five languages and is getting ready to learn her sixth – Scots Gaelic. She’s severely deaf and legally blind and has come up with loads of creative strategies for learning […]MORE
Having your first conversation in Korean starts with a simple “hi”. And that’s why you need to learn “hello” in Korean, as well as some basic Korean greetings! Learning how to say hello in Korean is pretty simple, and you may even have heard it before… Long before I had an interest in learning the […]MORE
Are you shy and want to confidently start conversations? Or perhaps you're trying to overcome being an introvert and would like ideas for how to get speaking practice. These conversation starters will help. I know it can be scary to start a conversation with someone or to join a group conversation – especially when you’re […]MORE
Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Google Podcasts · YouTube · Stitcher Download the Episode here Benny and Shannon talk to Chuck Smith, a notable figure in the language learning and Esperanto communities about Esperanto and its culture, and why Esperanto should be your next language. Featured Resources Amikumu Innovative Languages Mentioned in this Episode Polyglot Gathering Amikumu Innovative Languages Chuck Smith […]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? These...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
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
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
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 a...MORE
