“This language doesn’t make any sense!”
I’m pretty sure we’ve all said that at some point when trying to learn a new language.
Most of the time it’s just out of the frustration of not being able to understand …
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Challenge Accepted! Learn Why the Hardest Languages to Learn Are so Tough
Do you laugh in the face of a 1,000-piece puzzle?
Do you crush your New Year’s resolutions by February?
Do you think instruction manuals are for sissies?
If you’re the type of person who laughs when they hear something is …
60+ Vital First Words and Phrases to Learn in a New Language
You make many choices every day.
What will you do today?
What toppings will you put on your frozen yogurt?
What size coffee will you order?
But one decision might have even more impact than how much caffeine you want …
Global Gratitude: How to Say a Heartfelt Thank You in 20 Different Languages
Being polite doesn’t always mean the same thing.
Manners and etiquette differ from culture to culture.
As a language learner, someone new to a culture, you can only be expected to do your best.
You may forget to adapt …
10 Dual-language Children’s Books to Bring Out Your Inner Kid
Being childish doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
Embracing your inner child can even help improve your language skills.
That’s because there are a lot of great learning resources out there intended for children.
Not making use of …
“What Language Should I Take in College?” 5 Big Contenders
College.
It’s a time for parties, required courses and decisions you’ll regret.
But there’s one thing you should never regret: learning a second language.
A lot of colleges and universities require language education before you graduate.
Even if your …
Get Picky! How to Choose Which Foreign Language to Learn
We all have a different reason to learn a foreign language.
Maybe it’s for love.
Perhaps you’re moving to a new country.
It could be that you just really need to study for that test.
If any of …
A Clockwork Brain: Use 6 Out-of-this-world Language Learning Systems to Become Fluent!
On the surface, they seem elegantly simple.
But underneath, a complex network of parts must work in perfect harmony.
That’s how a system works.
Take, for example, the solar system. If you stare at the moon, it seems so peaceful. …
Thinking Time: 5 Questions New Language Learners Should Consider
Asking questions is essential in daily life.
You ask questions in school to learn more about a subject.
You ask questions at restaurants to decide what you want to order.
You ask questions at parties to distract people as you …
Making Meaningful Connections: The Easiest Way to Learn a New Language
Do you ever feel lost and alone?
If so, that’s okay—we all feel like that sometimes. Humans are social creatures, and we have a built-in need for human connection.
When we try to learn a new language, that feeling …
