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…
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…
To Improve Language Comprehension DON’T Try to Understand
Comprehension is key. Communication is possible without perfect grammar or the richest vocabulary. However, to achieve a level in which it is possible to have meaningful conversations, comprehension is non-negotiable. Communication…
Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Become Fluent
Why People Struggle to Learn a Language Many English learners struggle with fluency despite years of study. With more resources available for learning English than any other language, why do so many…
Duolingo Review: Is Duolingo Effective & Does It Really Work?
TL;DR Summary Duolingo is fun, accessible, and a reasonable entry point — especially for beginners — but it has limits. It’s good for daily contact and review, but its sentence-by-sentence style lacks…
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 English Fast
If you really want to learn English fast, here is what you should do. This advice not only applies to English, but to other languages as well. However, a common difference between…
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…
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…
Korean vs Japanese vs Chinese
Korean, Japanese, and Chinese—what are the similarities and differences between these three languages? How should we approach learning them? To what extent does knowing one help with the others? Based on my…
