How to Become Fluent in a Language: Chunking
When we think about language learning, many of us immediately focus on vocabulary lists and grammar rules. In theory, with the right set of memorized words and structures, we should be able…
Improve Your Comprehension with These 5 Tips
If you’re learning a language, which skill is more important: speaking or comprehension? For me, the answer is obvious. Comprehension is the foundation of language learning. You can effectively communicate despite the…
How to Learn a Language for Travel: The Dos and Don’ts
Picture this: You’re in a bustling café in Istanbul, ordering a cup of Turkish tea. The waiter asks you a question, but instead of panicking or reaching for Google Translate, you actually…
Learn a Language the Natural Way
Many language learners and teachers cling to the idea that rules are the foundation of language learning. Memorize the rules, understand the structure, and fluency will follow—right? Wrong. The truth is, our…
Why I Don’t Use Comprehension Questions to Learn a Language
Comprehension questions are a staple of traditional language learning. You read a passage, listen to some audio, and then you answer questions to prove that you’ve understood. Sounds logical, right? Well, I…
The Importance of Reading
Of course, we want to speak, we eventually want to speak a lot. Our goal is to speak. We want to speak well, but the emphasis should be on listening and reading because it’s something we can do whenever we want, on our own and it really does help our brain become familiar with the language.
Language Learning Mindset: Take Your Time
Everywhere you look, people are selling the dream of instant progress in a new language. There are plenty of videos out there claiming that fluency can be achieved in three to six…
Breaking Through the Intermediate Plateau
Once you’ve been learning a new language for a while, you may notice that the initial, rapid progress has slowed down. Welcome to the intermediate plateau—a phase in language learning that can…
Do You Need Grammar to Learn a Language?
When it comes to learning a new language, the debate around the role of grammar is as lively as ever. Do you need grammar to learn a language? The short answer: not…
6 principios para aprender inglés en casa
Aprender inglés (o cualquier idioma) es un desafío, pero el principio es simple. El cerebro necesita procesar y asimilar el idioma a través de exposición consistente y comprensible. En este blog, exploraremos…
Reading Comprehension Strategies
Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill for language learning and communication. Reading unlocks new levels of understanding and fluency. Improved reading comprehension entails a larger vocabulary, the ability to process more complex…
How to Start Learning a Language: The Best Approach to Get Going
You’ve decided to start learning a new language. While exciting, getting started can feel a bit daunting. What’s the right approach? How do you know what tools work for you? In this…
