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# Mondecast

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://mondecast.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [It doesn’t matter how many languages they speak](https://mondecast.com/it-doesnt-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 conversational in a smaller set, and they go around filming themselves having interactions in these languages?
- [The 1000 sentence technique – how to close the gap between understanding and speaking](https://mondecast.com/the-1000-sentence-technique/): It's a problem as old as language learning: you understand perfectly when you hear it, but the moment it comes to speaking, you stumble.
- [How to use the bi-directional translation method](https://mondecast.com/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.
- [The Top Subreddits for Language Learners](https://mondecast.com/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 addition to all the great posts and advice, it also contains links to every other language subreddit, which are fantastic resources for you to get advice about the language you are learning.
- [Learn Languages Like the Pros with These 24 Principles](https://mondecast.com/learn-languages-like-the-pros/): That's the purpose of my new book: The Principles of Language Learning.
- [Discover music from around the world](https://mondecast.com/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 paylist.
- [Hack the Algorithm: turn social media into a language learning superpower](https://mondecast.com/hack-the-algorithm-turn-social-media-into-a-language-learning-superpower/): How to use social media for language learning.
- [Why learn a language in a world of AI?](https://mondecast.com/why-learn-a-language-in-a-world-of-ai/): Why learn languages when we've now got AIs that can translate anything? The reality is the exact opposite. Language learning is more popular than ever before, and AI is only going to accelerate that change. How? Let me tell you.
- [How much money should you spend to learn a language?](https://mondecast.com/how-much-should-you-spend-to-learn-a-language/): Welcome to my guide to spending money on language learning. I've spent over a decade learning languages and tried just about everything under the sun during that time; Here I'll be summarising all that into just what you need to know.
- [Why You Keep Making Mistakes In Your Target Language](https://mondecast.com/language-mistakes/): We've all wondered it at some point. Why do I make mistakes in my language, when children speak so well? Are children inherently better at language learning than us adults, or are they better positioned to take advantage of a natural ability we all possess?
- [Why Does Learning a Language Take So Long?](https://mondecast.com/why-language-learning-takes-so-long/): Language learning takes a long time, usually much longer than any learner anticipates when they begin. As it turns out, starting a language is easy, but speaking fluidly and with the grammar of a native speaker is far harder and takes far longer than most imagine. What’s the deal with this discrepancy?

## Pages
- [Books](https://mondecast.com/books/): The Language Learner's Handbook is a free, no-fluff, practical guide to learning any language from scratch.
- [My account](https://mondecast.com/my-account/): Login Username or email address *Required Password *Required Remember me Log in Lost your password?
- [Checkout](https://mondecast.com/checkout/)
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- [Privacy Policy](https://mondecast.com/privacy-policy/): This is the store for Mondecast. The website address is: https://mondecast.com.
- [Newsletter](https://mondecast.com/newsletter/): When I started The Language Learner's Handbook, I wanted to help learners cut through the noise, skip the deluge of contradictory info, avoid learn-fast grifts, and get started the right way.
- [Routine](https://mondecast.com/language-guide/routine/): Now that we've discussed what to do with your time, we turn to the when and where of your learning: your language learning routine. There are 7 key points we will cover:
- [Activities](https://mondecast.com/language-guide/activities/): Now that you have an overview of the resources available, let’s explore six key activities you can start using today to build your language skills.
- [Resources](https://mondecast.com/language-guide/resources/): In this chapter we will look at the key resources to use, the choices available to you for each, and the types I recommend you use. This chapter is closely tied with the next, where I will introduce the key activities you will do with these resources.
- [Before You Start](https://mondecast.com/language-guide/before-you-start/): Before you dive into learning, it’s important to understand a few key things that will set you up for success.
- [Get the guide](https://mondecast.com/language-guide/get-the-guide/): Download the full guide for the rest of my advice
- [Introduction](https://mondecast.com/language-guide/introduction/): Welcome to my guide on how to learn a foreign language. This guide contains the skills and strategies you need to learn any language as effectively and quickly as possible. Whether this is your first time learning a language or you’ve already started, this guide will provide you with the essential tools to take you from an absolute beginner through to upper-intermediate in a way that is practical, insightful, and easy to follow.
- [Guide](https://mondecast.com/language-guide/): Welcome to my guide to learning a foreign language. Please navigate using the sections below or click the button.
- [Contact](https://mondecast.com/contact/): I'd love to hear from you, no matter what you've got to say. Please reach out on any socials or use the form here.
- [Blog](https://mondecast.com/blog/)
- [About](https://mondecast.com/about/): Welcome.
- [Home](https://mondecast.com/): I'm Simon, and Mondecast is my project to help people learn languages better and stick to it.

## Products
- [Mondecast Supporter Bundle](https://mondecast.com/product/mondecast-supporter-bundle/): Everything in the Mondecast Store for $11.50. Included in this bundle: The Principles of Language Learning (normally $11.50) The Language Learner's Handbook (suggested $9) Hack the Algorithm: turn social media into a language learning superpower (normally $1)
- [The Principles of Language Learning](https://mondecast.com/product/the-principles-of-language-learning/): Build the instincts of an effective language learner: 24 core ideas that explain why some methods work and others don't, how memory actually functions, when to push yourself and when to consolidate, how to identify what's holding you back, and how to adapt your approach as your level grows. With them you will be able to evaluate methods for yourself, avoid dead ends, and make confident decisions about how you study to become a highly successful language learner. You already know how to start, this teaches you how to think. You can download a sample with three principles from here. The full guide is a bit over 100 pages.
- [Hack The Algorithm: turn social media into a language learning superpower](https://mondecast.com/product/hack-the-algorithm-turn-social-media-into-a-language-learning-superpower/): This mini-guide shows you how to turn social media from a mindless timewaster into a beneficial language learning activity.
- [Example Anki Deck](https://mondecast.com/product/example-anki-deck/): The small example Anki deck, showing the card types I recommend you use.
- [The Language Learner’s Handbook](https://mondecast.com/product/the-language-learners-handbook/): Ever wanted to learn a foreign language but weren't sure where to start? The Language Learner's Handbook gives you the essential tools, skills, and strategies you need to learn any language as effectively and quickly as possible. Available at whatever price you would like to pay, from $0-$30. The suggested price is $9 Please enter your price in USD. If you are using Euro or GBP, ignore the € or £ signs. The price will be converted at checkout. If you are getting it free, my only ask is that you consider joining my newsletter via the opt-in form on the checkout page. Don't worry, there's no spam and you can opt out any time. Check here if you'd like more info.