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Foreign language anxiety is a big issue. A lot of learners are afraid to speak their target language. No matter how much you learned and studied, trying to fluently speak a foreign language is an unnerving feeling. But, luckily, there’s an easy cure. Stop your...

Learning two languages at once is possible. You can learn two languages at the same time if you put your mind to it. Many language learners have done it successfully and reached fluency. But, the real question is: should you learn two languages at the same time? Well,...

How to Retain What You’ve Learned Language learning is work. Hard work. And to make sure you’re not wasting your time, you need to know your efforts are going to take you somewhere. But how can we learn the most efficiently? To figure that out, you need to...

When most people set out to learn a language, their intent is to eventually speak it. It’s very surprising to me that so many language courses spend so little time actually speaking. Their focus is on the written word. And I believe they do a disservice to those...

When you’re learning a new language, you need to understand your target language. This language comprehension is much more than just excelling at listening exercises. You need to develop an ear for the language if you want to succeed. But, how do you improve...

Do you dread learning grammar as you start a new language? If so, I have good news for you. It’s not crucial. In fact, it can slow you down, or even take you off course. I’ve seen many a student hit the grammar wall and quit a language that had been giving them...

How Long Does it Take to Learn a New Language? Before you even begin to learn a new language, you already want to see the end. As you’re making your language learning schedule, you’re wondering how long you should plan for. Could you speak fluently within...

How to Learn a Language if Things Go Wrong Learning a new language isn’t easy. And every learner makes mistakes. But, how do you pick yourself up and continue to learn a language if you failed? First, you stop worrying. Then, you identify your problem and work...

Which Language Should I Learn? Learning a new language broadens horizons, increases career opportunities, and enhances social networking. It’s also good for the brain – learning a new language strengthens memory and improves focus. The first step is to identify...

How Many Words Do You Need to Be Fluent in a Language? Many language learners believe that once they have acquired a certain number of words, they can consider themselves fluent. When I was starting my language learning journey, I was obsessed with this idea. If only...

How Much Time Should You Spend Studying a Language? Everyone’s busy. Running around trying to finish work, complete errands, raise children, stay healthy, and get enough sleep is exhausting. It’s no wonder a lot of people blame lack of time for not...

How to Learn a Language Fast You can learn a new language. There’s nothing stopping you. But, if you want to learn a language fast, you have to do it differently. You can’t rely on old-school techniques. You need a reliable, scientifically-proven, and...