Category: guest post


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5 Hacks to Learn Languages by Reading Literature

written by Igor Barca

Nothing is better than a great book. And, if it is a foreign book? Even better! You can learn a lot from reading books in your target language. You can benefit from a book’s message and equally from its language. In other words, a book can improve your way of life and your language learning […]


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Reading time: 8 minutes

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Why Tonal Languages Aren’t as Hard as You Think

Why Tonal Languages Aren’t as Hard as You Think

written by Jeremy Ginsburg

Here’s my take on language difficulty: All languages are created equal. Mandarin Chinese. English. Russian. Arabic. You name it. They all have their own challenging aspects. But – here’s the kicker – humans can speak all of them. I’ve yet to hear about a language that went extinct only because it was so difficult to […]


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Reading time: 14 minutes

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How to Learn Scottish Gaelic

How to Learn Scottish Gaelic

written by Maureen Millward

Scottish Gaelic is experiencing a revival - here's how you can learn the language, with resources and tips on how to start.


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Reading time: 10 minutes

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Does Your Personality Change When You Speak Another Language?

written by Ekaterina Matveeva

Have you ever wondered if you have an alter ego? By learning other languages you can find a new identity! That’s right. Learning another language gives you a new personality. If you already speak other languages, you might have noticed this for yourself. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you’ll end up like the case of The […]


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Reading time: 9 minutes

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Deafblind in Japan: My 5 Week Journey

Deafblind in Japan: My 5 Week Journey

written by Julie Ferguson

Julie Ferguson is registered deaf and blind. She also speaks five languages. Julie shared her story with us before here on the blog as well as in the Fluent in 3 Months book. This is the inspirational story of her recent visit to Japan. Deafblind in Japan I’m nightblind. I’m standing in Akihabara, Tokyo, in the […]


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Reading time: 18 minutes

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