Learning Styles vs. Learning Preferences
Over the years, Iāve heard the same question over and over again: āDo we all learn languages the same way?ā The quick answer? Yes. However, this is worth further explanation. In this…
My Top 10 Language Learning Mistakes
Language learning is a personal journey. But over time ā and across more than 20 languages ā Iāve noticed certain habits that consistently waste time or drain confidence. Confidence is critical to…
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…
No Necesitas Dominar lo BƔsico para Aprender un Idioma
Muchos profesores insisten en la necesidad de dominar lo bĆ”sico cuando estĆ”s aprendiendo un idioma. Sin embargo, yo propongo que esta lĆ³gica no es correcta ni productiva. SĆ, 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 youāve been learning a new language for a while, you may notice that the initial, rapid progress has slowed down. Welcome to the intermediate plateauāa phase in language learning that can…
Which Language Should You Learn?
Which language should I study? This is one of the most common questions amongst language learners. Often, weāre torn between choices. For example, you may love the sound of French, but Chinese…
All You Need to Truly Ace the TOEIC Test
TOEIC, the Test of English for International Communication, is probably the most widely taken test of English language proficiency in the world. TOEIC is taken by around seven million people every year,…
The Most Effective Language Learning Method
I want to talk today, in the subject of language learning, about something thatās kind of been running around in my mind. I come up with all these things that are the…
