You’re planning on travelling to a Spanish-speaking country and you want to be as prepared as possible. So, you’re learning some essential Spanish travel phrases and going over your checklist to pack your bag. But what if an emergency strikes? Are you prepared for how to ask for help in Spanish? No one ever wants […]
MOREThe 24 Best Japanese Dramas to Binge and Learn Japanese
Need a break from Japanese textbooks and vocabulary flashcards? Then it’s time to chill with some Japanese dramas! J-dramas are easy to get sucked into, especially because they’re so different in format from most Western shows. And they’re a fantastic way to gain some insight into Japanese culture, language, and locales in Japan. One nice […]
MORERussian Greetings: 15 Ways to Say “Hello” in Russian
The first thing that baffles everyone who’s ever picked up a basic list of Russian words, is how to say “hello” in Russian… Здравствуйте – zdravstvuyte How can something so basic, have four consonants following each other? It’s like the language version of military training. It’s meant to test your willpower, reserve, endurance, and only […]
MOREHow to Learn the Japanese Alphabet (With Japanese Alphabet Charts)
Think learning the Japanese alphabet is impossible? Learning a foreign language is already intimidating, but learning a language that has three systems of writing? I agree, that’s pretty scary! Here’s the thing. Japanese is not as hard as you think — in fact, you can learn Japanese, fast. One of the best ways to start […]
MOREGerman Colors: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn Colors in German
Colors in German are easy to learn. Since German is a close cousin of English, most German color words are very similar in spelling and pronunciation to their English counterparts. This means you won’t have to do much work to remember them. The word “color” itself (although Irish folk like me would spell it “colour”!) […]
MOREThe Best Way to Learn a Language Fast. It Works!
Lucy entered the room. Everyone there spoke an alien language. At least, she grasped it as alien. She heard only buzz and murmurs, nothing similar to a distinguishable word. She was not able to make any moves, scared as a chicken facing the chop. She felt lonely in the crowd. She was different, no one […]
MORESpanish in 3 Months: My First Week (and Day 0 Video)
This is an update to Elizabeth’s Spanish in 3 months mission. If you haven’t read the other articles about this mission, here are the links: Planning Day 30 Day 60 Day 90 In my last article, I announced the start of my (gulp) three-month mission to learn Spanish. I talked about why I’m learning Spanish. […]
MORENew Mission! Elizabeth is Learning Spanish in 3 Months
Fluent in 3 Months team member Elizabeth is learning Spanish from scratch. This is her first ever three month mission. In this article, she’s sharing her motivation to learn Spanish and her detailed plan. Take it away, Elizabeth. If you haven’t read the other articles about this mission, here are the links: Day 0 Day […]
MORE5 Reasons I Wish I Had Done the Add1Challenge 2 Years Ago (Language Learning in 90 Days)
A while back, I was chatting with one of my language exchange partners. My first Fluent In 3 Months article was published that week and I was feeling vulnerable… “Am I a French Speaker or French Learner?” Me: They wrote under my name that I speak French. Do you think that’s a valid statement? If […]
MOREHow to Speak Japanese: The Faster Way to Learn Japanese
So you want to learn how to speak Japanese? If you’re an English speaker, you may be intimidated by the “number of hours” it takes to learn Japanese. You may also want to know how to learn the Japanese language faster. Can it be done? The short answer is: yes. Learning Japanese has been one […]
MOREHow to Say “Hello” in Portuguese: “Olá!” (plus 15 More Ways!)
Planning on visiting a Portuguese-speaking country? Got a Portuguese friend, a Brazilian colleague or an Angolan love interest that you’d like to impress? Or do you just want to learn some basic Portuguese for the fun of it? An obvious and essential first step is to learn how to say “hello” in Portuguese. Like all […]
MOREAn In-Depth Review of the Staircase Method — Learn a Language through Story
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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 […]
MOREHow Learning Spanish Helped Me Write My Book (in English)
I remember the moment the idea hit. We were about seven hours into a nine-hour-drive back from vacation. My wife and kids were in the backseat watching a movie on the iPad. I couldn’t hear anything, so I put in my earbuds and turned on Radio Ambulante (one of my favorite podcasts; it’s kind of […]
MOREThe Crosstalk Method: How to Start a Language Exchange from Zero
Doing a language exchange is a great way to learn a foreign language. We can get better at the language we are learning, and at the same time we can start getting in contact with the people and the culture of the language. Maybe even making some great lifelong friends, like in Elizabeth’s story. However, […]
MORELanguage Mentors #7: Matt Kepnes (New York Times Best-Selling Author, 11 Years of Travel and Counting)
“Stay consistent. Consistency is key when it comes to learning a language.” – Matt Kepnes Calling all travel lovers! I recently interviewed Matt Kepnes for our new Language Mentors series. In this article, we’ll be discussing more pleasure than duty. You’ll find tips for how to keep your life (and language learning routine) in check […]
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