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5 Simple Habits to Help You Remember Vocab
by AlizahHow many times have you read a book and then a few weeks later forgotten the most important points? If you are anything like me, you have probably studied vocabulary diligently only to forget it a few weeks […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: vocabularyMake Your Home a Language Learning Haven – The Best Ways to Learn Language at Home
by AbbeApps like MosaLingua are encouraging more and more adults and children to stray away from traditional language classes, and instead pursue learning from the comfort of their own home. If you don’t already do any work from home, […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceTop 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 MoreIs 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: LanguagesSpeaking With Your Hands: Brazilian vs. Italian Gestures [VIDEO]
by AlizahThe habit of talking with your hands is a feature of many cultures. However, just like words, gestures also have different meanings in different countries. For you to have a concrete idea, we compared in this video some […]
Read MoreHabits 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 practice30-Day Challenge for Language Learners [VIDEO]
by AlizahOne of the hardest aspects of learning a language is keeping your motivation high throughout the learning process. The best way to do this is to try the 30-day language challenge! All it takes is 30 days to […]
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