Whenever I give advice to fellow language enthusiasts about how to learn a new language on their own, it can sometimes seem fairly wishy-washy and a tad bossy. Based on …
The most important lesson I learned about speaking a new language is to stop trying to be perfect. Language is not an exact science! In science there is often a …
While learning to read Chinese can be a challenge, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the written characters used by the language – reading Chinese children stories can ease the pain …
When it comes to learning Japanese, there is no doubt that reading is one of the hardest skills to master (next to writing). One look at a Japanese newspaper full …
Dating is already a tricky situation to navigate, but trying to find your soulmate using a language that you aren’t native in can be even tougher. If you’re thinking of …
A while ago I wrote a post about some of my favourite Polish slang words. This time I am back with cool Polish words every learner should know. Since most …
Like many in the language-learning community, I have learned that there is no such thing as “spare time”. The myriad combination of sounds that reach my eardrum truly matter! It …
No matter which country you go visit, it’s always good to practice the language beforehand. Portuguese speaking countries are no exception. There are some phrases which can come in handy …
In July, 2015, a friend invited me over to watch the movie Densha Otoko. My first year in Japan was winding down to a close, and what a year it …
If you are struggling to learn Chinese using a language learning textbook, try watching videos with Chinese subtitles. Video is a powerful medium for language immersion. As your eyes go …
