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How Will New Technologies Change Language Learning?
As technology evolves, so does language learning. The internet is a wonderful tool to search for resources, verify information, and connect with native speakers of your target language. Introducing technology to your language learning can be more beneficial than you...
Are Russian and Ukrainian Basically the Same Language?
How Similar Are These Two Slavic Languages? It’s a common question from those not familiar with Slavic languages. On the outside, both Russian and Ukrainian sound very similar. It’s not a new notion, countries with similar languages in proximity, influencing each...
The Legendary Benefits of Being Bilingual
Can Learning a New Language Alter How You See the World? It seems like a clip out of the Matrix. You begin your foreign language learning program. Once you become fluent, it’s like waking up in a completely different reality. You’ve been unplugged. Life will...
The 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes in French
French is a tricky language. It’s closely related to English, so the vocabulary shouldn’t cause many problems. However, there are plenty of French grammar mistakes students make. Here are the most common French errors and mistakes, so you know how to avoid...
Does Age Matter If You’re Trying to Become Fluent in a Foreign Language?
Children Under 10 Have Several Advantages for Foreign Language Learning There are a lot of myths about language out there. And there are many questions about the benefits of learning a second language at an early age. Do some people have a talent for languages? Can...
Active and Passive Vocabularies in Language Learning
How Can Understanding the Difference Between Active and Passive Vocabulary Help You? We’ve all had that word we wanted to know but couldn’t find it in our brains despite searching and searching. Or worse, we keep coming back to the same word over and over again and...
12 Effective Strategies for Language Immersion
How to Use Immersion for Rapid Foreign Language Fluency Some people seem to think that immersing yourself in the country of your target language is the cure-all to your fluency needs. It can certainly be an incredible experience. Knowing how to immerse yourself in a...
What Is The Critical Period Hypothesis?
Is There an Age Limit for Learning a Language? If you decided today to learn a second language, would it be too late? Is it just a waste of time? Are you too old to learn a language? The critical period hypothesis is a real phenomenon. Knowing what it is and using it...
10 Weird Languages That Exist in the World Today
What Makes a Language Strange? There are over 7000 languages on the planet with over 2400 in danger of dying out. Despite this rich variety of languages, roughly half the world’s population speaks only 10 of them. This means that there are hundreds or thousands of...
14 Incredible Facts About the French Language
French is a beautiful language. And it’s increasingly popular to learn. Thanks to France’s rich history and influence, the language hides a fascinating background too. Learning about this can help you appreciate the language even more. Here are the 14 incredible...
How to Raise a Bilingual Child Successfully
Can a Parent Actually Hurt Their Child’s Chances of Being Bilingual? Research proves that raising your child bilingual will improve their overall growth and development. It’s understandable that you want to raise your child to speak more than one language. But what...
19 Unique French Words You Need to Learn
The French language is notorious for its beauty and unique pronunciation. It seems to float off your lips when you speak it, dancing gracefully into your ears when you listen. Its beauty attracts millions of language learners. But learning French can be challenging,...