We never seem to have time these days, especially time to learn a new language. That’s why it’s important to take advantage of the few free moments in your day to improve your language skills. And what better way to learn English than listening to a great podcast during your commute, evening walk, or when […]
Learning a language is a long process and it’s often challenging to keep yourself motivated on the road to fluency. That’s also why many people stop and quit before they’ve reached their goals. However, once you know the most common reasons people stop learning a language, it’s a lot easier to avoid the pitfalls and […]
There are many ways you can make your way to fluency easier. Be it language hacks or creating a routine that works for you, taking advantage of various learning tools is a great way to make learning easier for yourself. But even with all of those tricks, there are a few things no one learning […]
If you are thinking of studying abroad, you should include Sweden as one of your options. In Sweden, you can find a number of different programs, taught at Bachelor’s and Master’s, as well as Doctoral level. What is more interesting is that if you have a European citizenship you can most probably study for free. […]
One of the first pieces of advice you might have heard when starting learning a new language is that you need to get out of your comfort zone to ever get fluent. The proponents of that strategy claim that the best way to reach a good level at your target language requires you to go […]
Having music in the background while learning a language can have unexpected positive effects. When chosen properly, music can increase focus, motivation, and make the experience more fun. But at the same time, choosing the inappropriate kind of music can have the opposite effect and be a negative distraction from our language learning tasks. How […]
Self-study is definitely a great way to approach language learning. You get to pick and choose what topics interest you and fully customise your process. But, there does come a time in every language learner’s life when they feel like getting a teacher to help them might speed up the process. A good teacher can […]
Switzerland – the country of glorious mountains and the best chocolate in the world – is also home to some of the more interesting dialects of German. In the isolated mountain regions, it was not unheard of that every village spoke a language their neighbours were unable to understand until not too long ago. Being […]
As we mentioned in a previous blog post about creating a learning routine, the most important part of any such schedule would be that it works for you. There is very little point in trying to fit 5 hours of language practice into your day if you already struggle to find time. The key to […]
“Routine” is a word that sends shivers down the spines of most people. It brings to mind the numbing repetition of boring tasks without any hope of a finish line. However, in its brighter tones, “routine” can also be a set of cherished traditions which create a sense of stability and security in an otherwise […]
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