Category: Language Hacks


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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6 Ways for Beginners to Outsmart "Expert" Language Learners

6 Ways for Beginners to Outsmart “Expert” Language Learners

written by Benny Lewis

When you’re a beginner in a language, and you meet someone who’s studied it for years, it can be a bit of a shock. You wonder: “How are they so damn good?” It feels like they’re leagues ahead of you. How can you hope to stay motivated all that time and catch up with the […]


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Reading time: 10 minutes

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The Best Way to Meet People While Travelling (Even if You’re Shy)

The Best Way to Meet People While Travelling (Even if You’re Shy)

written by Benny Lewis

What’s the best way to meet people while travelling? Perhaps you dream of striking up conversations while travelling on a train across Asia. Maybe you’d love to ride a motocicleta down Latin America, meeting all kinds of characters on your way. Perhaps you’d like to while away an afternoon in an Italian cafe, saying ciao […]


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Reading time: 9 minutes

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Are You Addicted to Language Porn?

Are You Addicted to Language Porn?

written by Benny Lewis

Do you waste hours reading language books and never get around to actually using your new language? Here's where you went wrong.


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Reading time: 9 minutes

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How Many Languages Can One Person Speak?

How Many Languages Can One Person Speak?

written by Benny Lewis

Did you know there’s no Guinness World Record for “most languages spoken” Why this omission? The answer lies in the curious story of Zlad Fazah.


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Reading time: 15 minutes

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