Are you learning a new language? Well, if you’re not reading in that language, then you’re missing out big time! Don’t believe me? I know what you’re thinking, “How am I supposed to read effectively in a language that I barely know?”. Well, my friend, that’s exactly what we’re gonna talk about today! In this…
Have you heard of this guy Benny Lewis? He’s an Irish author and blogger who calls himself a “technomad language hacker.” Sounds like he’s up to some spy movie stuff, right? But no, turns out he’s just really good at learning languages super quickly! He started a website called Fluent in 3 Months where he…
Have you heard of an Italian language tutor and content creator named Lucrezia Oddone? She’s one of the most popular Italian language teachers, making great content for students of Italian all over the world. Lucrezia’s blog is all about Italian culture and lifestyle, but she’s not just a blogger – she’s also a YouTuber. It’s…
Steve Kaufmann is a Canadian polyglot, which is just a fancy way of saying he’s one of those guys who can speak a million languages. Okay, maybe not a million, but as of 2023, he’s got a grasp of about 20 different languages! He was born in Sweden back in 1945 to Jewish parents from…
Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Yeah, me too. But let’s be real, most of us just talk the talk without walking the walk. But hey, if you’re serious about it, it’s time to look at what successful language learners do. Sure, they’ve got persistence and determination up the wazoo, but they’ve…
Hey, have you ever wondered how those language-learning guys manage to become so fluent in no time? Like seriously, do they have a secret method or something? Well, I hate to break it to you, but the answer is pretty simple – they just show up every day (language learning routine)! You see, while teachers…
Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? It’s like the VIP section of learning – it’s where all the cool kids hang out. Basically, it means that 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts. Most of us can put in 100% effort and get back a measly 20% result. Talk…
Alright folks, let’s talk about something that’s often overlooked in language learning: accent! And no, I’m not talking about the fancy thing you wear around your neck, I’m talking about how you sound when you speak a foreign language. Now, I’m not gonna bore you with the technical definition of pronunciation and all that mumbo…
Hey folks, have you ever tried to read numbers in Italian? I mean, if you squint really hard, they almost look like English numbers! I know, I know, numbers are about as exciting as watching paint dry, but trust me, this is gonna be a real hoot! So, we start with the basics. 1 uno2…
Hey folks, are you planning a trip to Italy? Well, you better learn some Italian, or you might end up ordering a pizza and getting a pair of shoes instead! There are different ways to learn Italian for travel. Some let you pick up a few words, but if you want to master the language,…