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…
Speaking a second language opens the door to many personal and professional opportunities, which is why people who speak more than one language receive more and better job offers. It is also a fantastic opportunity to interact, learn and discover other cultures. The globalization of education, markets, and the world, in general, requires people to…
Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. So, what about focusing this year on language learning? Do you want to look over my shoulder at the three points I have jotted down? 1. Practice often! I may not have time to devote 3 – 4 continuous hours to learning a language. But I can have…
Learning different languages opens many doors. How do we share opinions, experiences, cultural traditions, and knowledge with others? Is it not by talking and writing? You probably already have your native tongue and English under your belt. But are wondering if it is wise to pursue a third. What are the benefits of learning a…
The intention behind your search for reasons to learn Italian may be to find encouragement. Why learn Italian when there are other languages you could spend your time on? We think this is an important question. And throughout this article, we will dive into the nitty-gritty about why Italian is a good choice. 1. Italian…
To explain the Duolingo streak, allow me this comparison. Learning a new language can be similar to going to the gym. When a year begins, there are many New Year resolutions. In them, most people include exercising. But making it a regular habit is challenging. Now, when it comes to keeping language learners encouraged, it…
In this post, I’d like to address some important motivational factors when you’re learning a new language. These factors could detour your focus from continuing to learn a language. So we do well to consider them. People around you influence your language learning process. And you should be alert. Please don’t let negative influence affect…
A lot of content could be written on the topic of how to learn a second language (and in fact, this is a matter on which scholars have debated for years). It’s necessary to remark that we’re all different. Considering each person’s uniqueness, we arrive to the conclusion that there is not a “one size…