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A Powerful and Underrated Beginner Language Goal

A Powerful and Underrated Beginner Language Goal

written by Benny Lewis

When you start learning a new language, it’s easy to get carried away with huge, unrealistic goals. What's the best beginner goal to set when you're learning a language?


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How to Use Skype to Learn Another Language

How to Use Skype to Learn Another Language

written by Benny Lewis

Having real conversations with native speakers is one of the best ways to quickly improve your language skills. How can you find a Skype Language Exchange partner, and what should you do once you've found one?


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What’s it like to start learning a language?: Lauren’s 6 Week Update

What’s it like to start learning a language?: Lauren’s 6 Week Update

written by Benny Lewis

I’ve now been studying Russian for 2 hours a day for 6 weeks. In some ways, I can’t believe it’s already been 6 weeks. In other ways, I can’t believe it’s only been 6 weeks! I’m so pleased that I’m able to actually communicate in my “Tarzan” Russian with my teachers – some of which […]


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LOL International: Txt Spk Around the World

LOL International: Txt Spk Around the World

written by Benny Lewis

Have you ever wondered how they "lol" in China, France, Israel or Brazil? In this article, we'll show you how to text in Spanish, German, French, Chinese and many other languages.


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