How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking a New Language
Speaking in a foreign language is one of the most intimidating challenges I've ever faced.
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What Do Indians Speak and Why Can They Speak Multiple Languages Like a Dream?
Most people in India speak multiple languages. Why are people in India so gifted with languages? And what does this teach us about learning a language?
5 Hacks to Learn Languages by Reading Literature
Nothing is better than a great book. And, if it is a foreign book? Even better! You can learn a lot from reading books in your target language. You can benefit from a book’s message and equally from its language. In other words, a book can improve your way of life and your language learning […]
German Pronunciation: 6 Really Effective Tips for a Better German Accent
Practical advice to help you improve your German pronunciation so you can sound more like a German native speaker.
The CIA is Wrong: It Doesn’t Take 1,000 Hours to Learn a Language
Does it really take 4,400 hours to learn a language? According to the US Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute, that’s how long it should take.
41+ Brilliant Words in Other Languages We Desperately Need in English
These untranslatable words in other languages can be a lot of fun. They tend to be easy to remember since they are so strange and humorous.
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.
Bad Day? Try These 21 Crushing Curse Words in 6 Languages
This is an R-rated post. If you’d prefer something more family friendly about unusual words in other languages, you’ll likely enjoy our post on endearments from around the world. Rough day? There’s nothing like the satisfaction of throwing down a hearty swear word. Some of my favourite languages are those with really fulfilling and creative […]
How To Be Organised About Learning New Vocabulary
In today’s guest post, Kerstin from fluent language shares her thoughts on learning new vocabulary. Enjoy!
My name is Kerstin and I’m a dictionary fiend. Learning new words and figuring out how they’re related to other languages is one of my favourite parts of language learning.
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