The Best Way to Learn a Language: Research and Practical Tips
Find language-learning techniques to try, from speaking practice and spaced repetition to reading, grammar and mini-goals. See what the research says.
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What Is the Easiest Language to Learn?
There is no single easiest language to learn. Compare motivation, prior languages, goals and FSI estimates to choose a good fit for you.
How I Learned 5 Languages in One Year
Evgenia Kashaeva shares the schedule she used to study five languages in one year, plus a practical 12-week plan for choosing what to learn next.
5 Hacks to Learn Languages by Reading Literature
Use five practical reading methods to build vocabulary and comprehension: selective dictionary use, parallel texts, comics, audiobooks and graded readers.
Tim Ferriss on Rapid Language Learning: Full Interview
Tim Ferriss and Benny Lewis discuss intensive language learning, Tagalog, Indonesian, memory techniques, maintenance and realistic short-term goals.
Learn Better Pronunciation While Speaking Your Native Language
Want to improve the pronunciation of your second language? Find out how you can do so while speaking in your native tongue.
A Year Without Speaking English: What I Learned
Scott Young recounts a year learning Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin and Korean without English, then shares practical ways to try deeper immersion.
4 Language Learning Revelations from a Miss World Contestant
Karen, who co-founded the now-retired Immersia language game, offered these words of encouragement. I love seeing similar realisations from people with such different backgrounds. Over to you, Karen: ——— I was born in the Ukraine and my mother tongue is Russian. In school I learned German for 5 years. When I was 15 I immigrated […]
How to Learn Russian – It’s Easier Than You Think!
Wondering how to learn Russian? It’s easier than you think if you follow the right process. Here’s your guide to start learning Russian.
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