Well, hello there, dear friend! So, I hear that you’re on a quest to learn a new language, huh? Well, that’s a noble pursuit indeed! But who said that learning a new language must be a snooze-fest? I mean, c’mon, you could be doing so many other things with your time. So, fear not, my…
When we compare bilingual and monolingual children, those exposed to bilingualism between the ages of 5 and 10 get better grades on exams. Learning a second language helps children be more attentive, avoid distractions and make better decisions. However, before we present ideas on how to help children learn a second language, we want to…
For those wondering which are the best cities to learn Italian, here is a post that addresses the matter. We will suggest a few options and give insights into the cities. Italy may be the obvious choice for many. But to be fair, Italian is heavily spoken in some parts of Switzerland (the Ticino region)…
All languages have their tongue twisters. Several studies have shown that they are a helpful tool for learning to speak correctly. They can also aid us in improving the pronunciation and intonation of words. What are tongue twisters? Tongue twisters are phrases or texts that combine phonemes, rhymes, and repetitions. They help develop an agile…
The ability to learn languages quickly increases the more languages you master. The “cumulative enhancement model of language acquisition” theory affirms it. And the statement is backed by a study performed between the University of Tokyo and MIT. Those who have been training their brains to learn languages and master several have an easier time…
When we think about becoming proficient in a language, the first thing that comes to mind is learning vocabulary. That is the classical approach. However, words should ideally be learned in clusters. That is the combination of words that frequently are found together. They should also be studied in context. And once we are acquainted…
Hi! Does Duolingo work? Should you give it a try? I’m Bekah, and I’ll share with you my experience using Duolingo to learn Italian. My background I am bilingual. I grew up speaking both English and Spanish. These languages pertain to the Indo-European language family as also Italian does. Besides, Spanish and Italian are Romance…
I am not here to recommend you a course. My purpose is to provide some insight into foreign language learning. And I expect to be helpful to anybody who needs a clear and satisfying answer to the question: “What is the easiest way to learn a foreign language?” It is indisputable that there are a…
Daily listening to the language we are trying to learn is a fundamental part of learning a language. There are diverse ways to achieve this. But, here in this post, we will focus on using Italian podcasts. Whenever I share some of my experience learning Italian, there is a part I never leave out. And…
You may have a bunch of questions in mind. Can you learn a language with Duolingo? Accordingly, can you become fluent with Duolingo? Can you rely only on Duolingo? Anyone who wants to learn a language should immediately go to Duolingo. They should check if the platform supports the language that interests them. And if…