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5 Tips for a Successful Foreign Language Study Plan
by LucaA good language study plan is worth a thousand “I wish I could speak XYZ“s. Unfortunately, many people wind up abandoning their language studies, never attaining their dreams. The reasons vary, but ultimately often involve a lack of […]
Read MoreHow Learning a Language Abroad Changed My Life
by JamesAs I mentioned in the Q & A about the best way to learn a language, I don’t believe you need to live in another country to achieve that goal. With the hindsight of having learnt Spanish in Colombia, I […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques travelWhat’s the Best Way to Learn a Language?
by JamesWhat’s the best way to learn another language? (and other popular questions………!) Last month we asked James to write about failing his French GCSE at 16 and how 14 years later, he managed to teach himself Spanish in less than 7 months. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceThe Best Books to Read to Improve Your Spanish, French, and German
by SamuelFollowing our previous article explaining the language-learning method of reading foreign-language books in their original version, we’re listing—as promised—our recommendations of the best foreign-language books to read. 4Filed Under: LanguagesTagged With: books reading reading comprehension vocabularyHow Reading Helps You Improve Your Foreign Language Skills
by SamuelHow can you learn to write well? How can you enrich your vocabulary? What about improving your ability to express ideas and concepts? And how can you improve your language skills while having fun and enjoying yourself at […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practice reading reading comprehension5 Simple Tips to Immerse Yourself in Your Target Language
by SamuelYou’ve heard it repeatedly: you have to practice what you learn. Otherwise, there’s little point in learning it at all. However, how can you practice when you have a packed schedule and you’re making the most of your […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques listening practice readingIs it Bad to Make Mistakes in a Foreign Language?
by SamuelYou have to start speaking a foreign language early on in the learning process in order to improve! Learning from your mistakes is an important piece of the puzzle, so you shouldn’t wait until you’ve mastered the language […]
Read MoreLearning a Language: Techniques for Developing New Study Habits
by SamuelLearning a new language means you will have to develop new study habits with respect to devoting time to learning and maintaining your language skills. We’ve been reading a lot about finding motivation and developing study habits lately. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceHow Music and Learning Go Hand-in-Hand in Becoming Fluent
by LucaIt’s a well-known fact that music and learning go hand-in-hand. And learning a foreign language is no different! Like movies, song lyrics are a good source of vocabulary and expressions to memorize—and the process is generally very enjoyable. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques listening music practiceHow to Find Conversation Partners: The Best Language Exchange Sites & Tandem Apps
by LucaFinding conversation partners is one of the most effective ways to practice a language for free to improve your language skills. The biggest problem for people who are learning a language at school or who are self-taught is […]
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