How I Learned German (and How You Can Too)
TL;DR Summary German took me a while to get used to. In the beginning, I just listened a lot and tried to get a feel for it. I didn’t bother much with…
The Definition of a Polyglot
As people who speak multiple languages, polyglots like to use those languages; we like to see how we do. But there is an element of performance. Are you better than me? Am I better than you? For some people that’s fine. I think a lot of us are very happy, in fact, when we hear somebody speak better than we do.
Comprehensible Input: How It Helps Language Learning
What is meant by comprehensible input in language learning? Stephen Krashen uses this term, as well as the term compelling input, to refer to the kind of language exposure we need in order to learn a language. The term CI, in language learning, can apply to both. What do they mean?
A Polyglot’s Guide to Learning Languages with AI Tools
TL;DR SummaryAI accelerates language learning by giving you unlimited customized input and targeted feedback. Explore your interests and complex topics more easily with AI-generated listening and reading material. Generate audio, summarize books,…
How Long Does It Take to Learn Spanish?
How many hours a day will you spend with Spanish? This is perhaps the most important consideration and does not refer to how many hours do you spend in a Spanish language classroom. It means how much time do you spend listening, reading, speaking or writing in Spanish. It can be listening to podcasts while walking the dog, reading, watching movies, listening to songs in Spanish or being engaged in a conversation in Spanish. In some ways, exposure to Spanish outside the classroom can be more intense than exposure inside the classroom, unless you are lucky enough to have one-on-one instruction.
Wie ich Deutsch gelernt habe – und wie du besser sprechen kannst
Ich hatte schon immer eine persönliche Verbindung zum Deutschen. Meine Eltern stammten aus Österreich-Ungarn, aus einer Gegend, die später Teil der Tschechoslowakei wurde. Sie sprachen sowohl Tschechisch als auch Deutsch. Als wir…
The Best Way to Learn Italian
TL;DR Summary The best way to learn Italian is to live in the language. Read and listen every day to things you enjoy, and don’t worry too much about grammar — check…
Schnell Englisch lernen 2025: So wirst du wirklich besser und fließend
Du fragst dich: Wie kann ich schnell Englisch lernen? Ob für den Job, Reisen oder Filme im Original – Englisch öffnet Türen. Doch viele verlieren Zeit mit Grammatikregeln und sturem Pauken. In…
What Are LingQ Mini Stories (and Why They Work)?
As language learners, we’re constantly looking for a balance between repetition and variety. Complete beginners or those hoping to brush up some basic skills, need lots of repetition. But language learning should…
Learn Japanese – My 5 Essential Tips
TL;DR Summary When you’re learning Japanese, the most important thing is steady exposure. Read and listen a lot — even when you don’t understand everything. The writing systems take time, so get…
