Category: guest post

How to Use Visual Memory Techniques to Build a Conversational Vocabulary

written by Yitzhak Magoon

You can reach a conversational level in a new language really quickly using visual memory techniques. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do that.

Minority Languages: The Bliss of Learning Languages Less Spoken

written by Stephen Alajajian

To some, learning minority and indigenous languages may seem like a waste of time. Why go through the trouble to learn them? Here’s why they matter to me...

How to Learn Swedish: 37 Lessons from My 6 Months Living in Sweden

written by Dawn Field

Professor Dawn Field spent 6 months in Sweden learning the local language. These are her top tips on how to learn Swedish.

French Idioms Crash Course: How to Sound Like a Native French Speaker

written by Yanis Massard

You can improve your French pronunciation and sound more like a native speaker with these simple tips and idiomatic French phrases.

How I Learnt Spanish, Italian and Portuguese for the Price of a Beer

written by Settit Beyene

Settit Beyene learned Spanish, Italian and Portuguese by meeting new Facebook friends over a coffee, beer or sangria. Here’s how she did it.

10 Must-Try Russian Podcasts and YouTube Channels (and more!) for Russian Learners

written by James Granahan

These Russian language audio resources - including podcasts and videos - are a great way to improve your Russian listening skills.

The Language Learning Curve: What’s the Best Way for You to Improve Your Language Skills?

written by Rob Ashby

Where are you on the language learning curve? Once you’ve found out, you’ll know exactly what to do next in your language learning. This is a good way to beat the intermediate plateau.