Skype Language Lessons Crash Course Part 1: How to prepare for your first Skype language session
If you have a Skype language lessons with a native speaker, you want to make sure you are ready! Here, Irish polyglot describes how he prepares....
Unconventional language hacking tips from Benny the Irish polyglot; travelling the world to learn languages to fluency and beyond!
If you have a Skype language lessons with a native speaker, you want to make sure you are ready! Here, Irish polyglot describes how he prepares....
Benny shares the reasons he learned Esperanto and why it's so useful, despite it not being an officially recognized language. The international Esperanto community is one that Benny loves being a part of, not least because they know how to throw a good party! And learning this as one of your first languages has been shown to have significant benefits for learning subsequent languages, giving you momentum, confidence, and skills that are highly transferable.
I drew the ideal French-learning strategy from my polyglot experience especially for you. You’ll make incredible progress in a month!
Take Note: I wrote this post while preparing for my German mission in Berlin back in 2010. It’s a good post to read when preparing for your next language mission, so you can see what I take into consideration and how I approach short and long term goals. Enjoy! OK, I’ve had several months of a […]
Like many cultures, saying "thank you" is an essential part of daily life in Vietnam. So it's essential (and useful!) to learn how to say "thank you" in Vietnamese properly.
Scott shares his methods for learning a language fast. He once learned four languages in just one year!
For most people, the grammar issue is a huge question. So you may be surprised to see I haven’t written many posts about it despite running this blog for over 5 years about languages and related topics. The reason is simple: there is no one-size-fits-all solution. I have my method, and someone else will tell […]
In this episode, Benny talks about why, after many years of using it, Anki is still his favourite app for language learning. Anki is a free flashcard app that utilises spaced repetition theory to help you learn vocabulary that you input yourself. While some people may find Anki a bit bland, Benny explains how the simplicity of the software not only makes learning more efficient and focussed, but also has a lot of specific benefits for someone with ADHD.
Want help learning how to speak Spanish? Check out these Spanish TV commercials to get a flavour of real life in Spain - many with subtitles.
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