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The Best Free Online Dictionaries to Help You Improve Your Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese
One of the most basic yet fundamental tools for learning a language is the good old dictionary. Whether online or in print, dictionaries provide you descriptions of a word’s meaning and explains how it is used in a sentence. […]
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Memory with Lifestyle and Food Choices
To learn another language and memorize lots of new vocabulary, having a good memory is essential. The human brain’s capabilities are simply amazing. But do you know how to tap into your mind’s full potential? While some people […]
Read More5 Tips for a Successful Foreign Language Study Plan
A 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
As 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 learned Spanish in Colombia, […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Learn a Language?
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. We’re always receiving emails, not only with questions regarding […]
Read MoreThe Best Books to Read to Improve Your Spanish, French, and German
Following our previous article explaining the benefits of reading foreign-language books in their original version, we’ve read your comments and we heard you. As promised, here are some of our recommendations of the best foreign-language books to read. […]
Read MoreHow Reading Helps You Improve Your Foreign Language Skills
How 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 More5 Simple Tips to Immerse Yourself in Your Target Language
You’ve heard it repeatedly: you have to practice what you learn. Otherwise, there’s no point in learning it at all. However, how can you practice when you have a packed schedule and you’re trying to make the most […]
Read MoreIs it Bad to Make Mistakes in a Foreign Language?
You have to start speaking a foreign language early on in the learning process to improve! Learning from your mistakes is an important piece of the puzzle, so you shouldn’t wait until you’ve mastered the language before you […]
Read MoreLearning a Language: Techniques for Developing New Study Habits
Learning a new language means you’ll have to develop new study habits like devoting time to learning and maintaining your language skills. We’ve been reading a lot about finding motivation and developing study habits lately. As you already […]
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