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…
Is It Hard to Learn Japanese?
Japanese, simply in terms of the vocabulary, the structure being very different from say English, if you’re an English speaker, is going to be more difficult. However, there are a number of things that make Japanese easier, in my opinion.
No More Excuses: Why Anyone Can Learn a Language
The truth is simple: anyone can learn a language. It doesn’t matter if you’re 20 or 70, whether you think you have a knack for languages or not. Learning is a natural…
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.
No Necesitas Dominar lo Básico para Aprender un Idioma
Muchos profesores insisten en la necesidad de dominar lo básico cuando estás aprendiendo un idioma. Sin embargo, yo propongo que esta lógica no es correcta ni productiva. Sí, puede parecer sorprendente o…
How to Read One Million Words per Year in your Target Language
Reading plays a crucial role in success, both in language learning and in general. In fact, studies have shown that individuals who read well experience greater socioeconomic success. To put it briefly,…
Effective Learning Strategies From “Making it Stick”
In the quest to master new skills or languages, one challenge stands out: making information stick. Drawing inspiration from Peter C. Brown’s Make It Stick, we’ll take a look at some effective…
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 a Teacher to Learn a Language?
Do you need a teacher to learn a language? It’s a common question, especially for those starting their language-learning journey. As a self-motivated learner, I have often found that I can make…
How to Expand Your Vocabulary Without Memorization
Accumulating words is the fundamental task in language learning, in other words it is very important to acquire new words. Many learners are under the impression that this is done through memorization. This is not, however, the most effective way to grow your vocabulary. I’ve never been able to learn new words by deliberately trying to memorize them. The more effective way to learn new words is simply through exposure to the language.
