Interesting facts about languages
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Jul 21, 20226 min read
Interesting facts about languages
Did you know that polar bears are not white, humans can’t lick their elbows, and the earth is not actually round?!
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Jul 21, 20226 min read
Drops vs Duolingo. What is the best app to learn a language?
One Sunday morning, I was making breakfast while my kittens purred and rubbed against my legs. All of a sudden, I heard a female voice...
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Jun 28, 20224 min read
Is it worth learning a language abroad?
During my fourth year of high school, I was offered the opportunity to join an internship in Bourbon Lancy, France.
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May 29, 20224 min read
What can I do when I don’t know a word in a foreign language?
Last week, I went to Sushi Train with a friend. We tried a delicious dish sprinkled with a white vegetable, but we couldn’t figure out...
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May 3, 20224 min read
How to find the best Internet resources for learning a language
Last week, I was searching for Spanish exercises on the Internet. After a bit of research, I found a comprehension exercise...
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Apr 3, 20225 min read
Should I get rid of my accent?
Last week, while I was at work, I got a call from someone who wanted to speak to my boss...
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Mar 1, 20224 min read
Does your personality change when you speak a foreign language?
My last trip before the pandemic was to Cuba. I always dreamed of travelling there, and as I entered Havana in one of those vintage cars...
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Feb 1, 20224 min read
What shall I do when I can’t stick to my plan?
After Christmas, I sat down with my partner Ash and said: “We need to talk”. His face turned pale as if I were about to drop a bombshell...
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Jan 2, 20224 min read
New Year’s Resolutions for Language Learners
I love Christmas. I’m not into the tree-gifts-decorations thing, but I like seeing how it puts everyone in a good mood.
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Dec 3, 20216 min read
Interview with Nyuz, the guru of language learning.
If last week you had told me that I was going to write about my interview with one of the hottest celebrities out there, I would have...
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Nov 3, 20215 min read
The Pareto Principle in language learning
Recently, there has been a lot of hype about the Netflix series ‘Clickbait’. In case you haven’t seen it, it’s about a seemingly perfect...
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Oct 3, 20215 min read
Why is it easier to understand a language than to speak it?
Have you ever met someone whose mother tongue is different from that of their parents? Unless you live in North Sentinel Island...
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Sep 3, 20214 min read
They’ll tell you: ‘You can’t do this’. Don’t listen.
One day after school, I marched towards my mum’s car with my arms crossed and my face covered in tears.
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Aug 3, 20214 min read
Can you learn a language in your sleep?
It was back in 1993 when I saw one of the films that would influence the course of my life. I was 7, and no, it wasn’t Sailor Moon...
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Jul 4, 20214 min read
Will learning languages become obsolete?
Not long ago, I was making small talk at a party. In the space of five minutes, Mr X had already asked the most burning questions...
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Jun 4, 20213 min read
How to make time to learn a language
You have to work, study, clean the house, see the dentist, make lunch and dinner and buy a last-minute gift for that party you didn’t...
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Mar 8, 20213 min read
One-on-one or group classes?
Let’s suppose you want to give language classes a try. After doing some research, you narrow it down to a one-on-one and a group class.
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Feb 8, 20212 min read
Can I learn a language on my own?
One of the most common questions I get when talking to someone who wants to learn a language is about the choice between teaching themselves
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Dec 28, 20202 min read
Which language should I learn?
With 2021 fast approaching - yay! - you may be wondering which language to learn in the new year.
In this post, I'll give you some tips on
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