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It doesn’t matter how many languages they speak
Have you seen those videos on social media of people who know phrases in a very large number of languages, or are…
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The 1000 sentence technique – how to close the gap between understanding and speaking
It’s a problem as old as language learning: you understand perfectly when you hear it, but the moment it comes to speaking,…
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How to use the bi-directional translation method
The bi-directional translation method is a method advocated by Polyglot Luca Lampariello. This post breaks down the method into clear steps.
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The Top Subreddits for Language Learners
If you’re looking to use Reddit to improve at language learning, of course there’s no better place to stop than r/languagelearning. In…
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Learn Languages Like the Pros with These 24 Principles
Have you ever experienced any of the following: I’ve experienced all three, and my explorations as a beginner are what led me…
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Discover music from around the world
If you’re interested in discovering new music or learning about different languages and cultures, you might like to check out my Spotify…
