Top 10 Hardest Languages to Learn
by AbbeEspecially on this blog, we like to talk about the easy way to learn languages. And the easiest languages to learn. Like Spanish, for example. The fact that it has some common roots with English, relatively simple syntax […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceHow to Learn Even the Most Difficult Words
by AbbeBefore we go any further, what do we even mean by “difficult words”? As you start learning a new language, whether it’s Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian, you’ll probably find yourself stuck on certain words that seem impossible to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques vocabularyRequired Reading for Language Lovers: Linguistic Books for All Types of Readers
by AbbeReading is one of language lovers’ biggest pleasures. We read to learn, we read to relax, we read to improve our craft, we read to improve our health, we read to escape, we read for fun… And one […]
Read MoreFrench Phrases: Which to Learn and Which to Forget
by AbbeWe all have memories of our high school foreign language classes and the expressions that our teacher taught us are indispensable if we ever plan to travel. But those of us who have been fortunate enough to do so […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: speaking vocabularyIs Japanese Hard to Learn, and Is It Really Worth the Effort?
by AbbeSome people (like these inspiring polyglots!) have an easier time picking up a language than others, yes. But some languages are also objectively more difficult than others for native English speakers. Japanese came in at the top of […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceHow to be a Better Person: Language Learning’s Ability to Make Us More Tolerant
by AbbeLearning a new language has numerous benefits that go far beyond simply being able to communicate more easily. Adding a new language to your repertoire can even improve your character and the esteem or respect others have for […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesFrench Children’s Books for the Whole Family
by AbbeReading is one of the fundamental skills for learning a foreign language. And French children’s books are a great place to start when teaching your kids, or learning as a family. We explain why kids’ books are so […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: books practice reading reading comprehensionHabits of Successful Language Learners that You Should Adopt Today
by AbbeWe often hear of people who have mastered five, six, seven, ten, (or even more) languages! These highly successful language learners, polyglots, collect languages like others collect stamps or refrigerator magnets, and seemingly with the same ease. It […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques motivation practiceKlingon, Dothraki, Sindarin… The Constructed Language Phenomenon
by AbbenuqneH! This is a common greeting… in Klingon*. What do you mean you don’t speak Klingon?! Even if you don’t speak it, you’ve most likely heard of Star Trek. Klingon is what we call a “constructed language” (or […]
Read MoreGet Away – By Yourself! Why You Should Consider Solo Travel for Your Next Trip
by AbbeWe all know that traveling in general can have amazing benefits, but have you ever considered taking a trip… alone? If you’ve never gone on a trip by yourself before, the prospect might seem scary. No one (except […]
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