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Learn Korean: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective Practice for Beginners
Get practical tips and strategies to master the Korean language with this comprehensive guide. From embracing the basics of Hangul to engaging in conversations and utilizing language learning apps, this blog post provides valuable insights to help you progress in your Korean language journey. Immerse yourself in Korean media, integrate Korean into your daily routine,…
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How to learn languages with different word orders
Learning languages with a different word order than you are used to can be difficult. I have a few tips that I’ve used over the years that have helped me get used to a new word order. Take a look at the post to learn what worked for me!
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How to learn Korean grammar efficiently
Korean grammar can be difficult As someone who has studied Korean myself, I know how challenging it can be to master the grammar concepts of a new language. Korean sentence structure is different from English, and there are many more grammar concepts that don’t even have equivalents in English.
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Why you need a language learning coach
As a coach with three years of experience, I’ve helped countless people reach their language learning goals by providing personalized support, motivation, and guidance. In this blog post, I’ll explain why having a language coach can make all the difference and how I can help you develop study methods that work for your unique learning…
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Build a consistent language learning habit with these tips
Are you struggling to build a consistent language learning habit? Learning a new language can be both exciting and intimidating, but with the right strategies, you can master it. I share some tips and tricks to help you stay on track with your language learning journey.
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How to cope with blah language days
It’s normal to feel lazy or unmotivated at times, especially when you’re trying to learn something new and challenging like a language. Here are some things you can try if you’re feeling lazy or unmotivated, or just having a down day in general.
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Learning a language after a break – tips for getting back on track
It’s okay to take a break or forget a little bit of the language, but not all is lost. Here are some tips and tricks to ease back into the language slowly and get yourself on track with language learning again.
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What went down in November with my languages
A recap of my language learning and language activities in November 2022. Including Thai, French, Hungarian and Afrikaans. Check out the latest update!
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How I am learning Thai + how many hours so far
Tips and resources on how to learn the Thai language. This blog post also includes how many hours I’ve learned Thai for and how I used my Thai to communicate in Thailand!
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October language learning recap
Here’s how it went with my language learning progress in October 2022. I spent most of my time (13.5 hours) learning Thai, and also a little bit of passive Arabic and Hungarian learning. So far so good!
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I grew in confidence from 0 to 100 thanks to language learning
Language learning gave me confidence from 0 to 100 and this is how I did it. Starting out from a shy high school girl who could barely talk to someone to becoming a speaker at international language events and live TV…here’s how languages got me to where I am.
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How to learn multiple languages at once – the best tips
How to learn more than one language at once? Here are some tips on how to learn many languages at the same time! There are a number of ways to go about it and the progress looks different however you do it, but it’s definitely possible. The important thing is to pace yourself and find…
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9 quick tips to find resources for lesser-learned languages
Finding resources for lesser-learned languages is a struggle, but it’s doable. Here are 9 tips to help you make the most out of what’s available to help you learn a less-popular language.
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The ultimate guide to building a language learning habit
Let me share how successful language learners seem to learn so fast, get more done and appear smarter than struggling language learners. They set habits that are easy to stick to, and adjust their routines accordingly. 5 things to do for setting goals and habits, and sticking to them: Habit stacking Creating a schedule for…
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Life updates and a new support channel
Not gonna lie… it’s been the worst month. 🥲 Car hijacking and mom’s health A month ago, my car was broken into and hotwired. The thieves realized we had a tracker but couldn’t find it and just left the car there and escaped. I was parked at the gym, and they got in by putting…
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Restarting Arabic and overcoming my fears
How I’m re-learning Arabic and getting over my fear of speaking to strangers even as a beginner. I took about 3 years of Arabic classes in middle school when I lived in Dubai. As such, we learned Gulf Arabic. It was exciting but I didn’t spend as much effort on it than I would now.…
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How to get started writing in a new language: 112 writing
Looking to get more out of your writing practice in a new language? Not sure what to write about? Get the writing prompts guide here. Regardless of which level you are in the language you’re learning, this guide will be useful as it’s packed with 112 writing prompts and activities, writing tips, a 7-step guide…
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Do you consider yourself a good language learner?
Have you ever asked yourself this? After speaking at Languages in Science last November, someone in the audience asked me if I consider myself a “good language learner”. I had to pause and think, because it’s not so straightforward to answer. Have you ever asked yourself, “am I actually a good language learner?”. Or have…
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What I’ve learned in 2021: in languages and life
Looking back on the year in general This year has been full of high highs and low lows. First, here are a few small celebrations through numbers. It was a super fun year with regard to language learning, and I enjoyed sharing my progress with you all on YouTube and this blog. My free monthly language learning…
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How to find a good tutor and make the most out of your online language lessons
These are important things you need to keep in mind to help you choose the right online language learning tutor and ensure you’ll have a successful first online lesson.
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A quick guide to encountering and learning Japanese Kanji
How I find and study Kanji For a beginner, I recommend using a structured textbook to learn new kanji. This is a good method because the book is likely to introduce the most common, easiest kanji first, and you won’t feel overwhelmed. When I started out learning Japanese, I used Japanese for Busy people. I…
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Is it possible to learn a new language through watching TV?
Can you learn a language only from TV? Learning languages in only in a classroom environment or by using one textbook can be really boring. With the rise in online lessons and multimedia language learning tools during the pandemic, learning a language through TV certainly is a possible method. A note on methods Various language…
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Language goals review – Q3 and September updates
Q3 summary The third quarter of the year is done and time sure flies! I set some high level goals for June to September and today I spent time going through how the past few months went. I also did a monthly review for September, and now I’ll think about my goals for Q4. Overall,…
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4 mistakes I made when self-studying a new language
Language techniques take time to learn Language learning is always going to be a challenge. If it were easier, we’d have way more multilinguals and polyglots in this world. The truth is that it takes a lot of time, dedication, effort, sweat and sometimes tears. But it’s not that scary, and the more you go…
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How I started my career as a UI/UX designer
My original dream For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in design. When we had to write book reports in English class at school, I would spend more time designing the layout of the document than I did writing the actual report! I also loved drawing and designing dresses. I…
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Q2 language learning review
Summary of hours In Q2 2021 (the last 3 months), I started tracking the amount of hours I put into language learning. I wanted to see which languages get the most time, and where my time goes! I only track active learning hours (e.g. italki lessons, grammar study, using a textbook, writing essays, engaging with…
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Not every week needs to look the same – learning languages naturally
The pressure we face With apps that push streaks, YouTubers showing their highly productive morning routines, and social media pushing hustle culture, it’s easy to start to think that we need to perform at the same level of productivity each day. I’ve found that my energy levels and mental health differs from week to week…
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8 free language learning tools you can integrate into your life
A collection of completely free language learning resources. Look no further if you’re looking for resources for less popular languages or if you want to explore awesome extensions to passively learn a new language.
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Interesting and fun ways to track your language learning
Why should we track languages? Tracking both your language progress and what you’ve done in a language is not necessary by all means, but I would recommend it for a few reasons. Not only does it help you see what resources and methods are working, but it also keeps you motivated and accountable for your…
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5 useful ways to practice languages when you don’t know native speakers
Why it’s important to practice speaking A key part of learning a language to fluency is practicing with a native speaker. Talking to native speakers helps you improve pronunciation, learn natural grammar, and broaden your vocabulary. However, when we learn a new language from scratch, it’s sometimes difficult to find people lear us who speak…
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Getting over the fear of language lessons – 4 useful tips
It’s OK to be nervous! Hello friends! We are all living the COVID life, and a lot of us want to learn languages but at a safe distance. A really good way to do that is by finding a tutor online! But sometimes, we feel really nervous and don’t know how to approach language learning…
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How I’m learning Hungarian: my method and speaking update
Long time no see, Hungarian! It’s been almost 2 years since my original Hungarian videos on Youtube. I took a long pause from Hungarian – it was a tricky language and I wanted to focus my efforts fully on Korean, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese at the time. Now, I’m fully back into the swing of…
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Rethink your language goals: 3 language learning goal mistakes and how to set better goals
There’s so much info out there! There’s so much language learning content online. Who should you listen to? Whose example do you follow? Does not performing as well as people you see online mean you’re a bad language learner? Absolutely not. Because of the huge amounts of content we see every day related to language…
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Celebrating the voices of Women in Language Learning: WIL conference is here!
Come join Women in Language! This weekend, the annual online Women in Language conference is back!Day one is halfway underway as I write this post and it’s been amazing already. Women in Language is an online conference with livestreams of women around the world talking about all things language learning. The live chats are engaging, the speakers…
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My weekly study routine for Intermediate French learning
Pakistani origins & my dormant French green monsters is where it began Learning French has always been something strictly scholarly for me – I’ve taken French at school since I can remember… like, even back in Grade 1 – I recall sitting in my classroom in Islamabad, Pakistan, watching French episodes of Muzzy the Green…
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How I passed the Korean TOPIK 2 exam on my first try (with results reveal!)
TOPIK results day Last week, the TOPIK Korean exam results came out. For some silly reason, they aren’t accessible via Macbook or any mobile device. I had to call my mom so she could screenshare from her Windows laptop and I had to guide her across the Korean webpage so she could click and open…
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Best tips for getting a high score in TOPIK 2 Korean exam
Deciding to take the TOPIK exam After years of wondering if I should do it or not, I finally took the Korean proficiency exam yesterday. My motivation was purely to have a challenge that would force me to study more advanced vocabulary and grammar. Having studied Korean for almost a decade, I felt my level…
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How to learn Chinese characters with ease: tips, apps and tools
There are many things you can do to learn Chinese characters. From getting the right textbook to learning the correct stroke order, to pens and apps: here’s your ultimate guide!
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How to get the most out of italki (+ free credits)
Here are some tried and tested tips on making the most of your lessons on italki, as well as how to find a language exchange partner.
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How to learn multiple languages at once
There are many methods you can use and the possibilities are endless! As for the following tips, you can do some or all of these techniques – ultimately it’s about finding the technique that works for you!