Language learning with Lindie
Language YouTuber, mentor & UI/UX designer
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An A to Z Grammar for Chinese Learners: textbook review
Introducing my favorite Chinese grammar reference book! Hello friends! Today I’m reviewing my favorite book for Chinese grammar. It’s called An A to Z Grammar for Chinese Learners. Before
Making time for languages in a busy day
Many people have the mindset that language learning goes something like: taking classes, doing homework, and practicing now and then when you can. It’s much more than that. It should transform your life and fill your days if you really want to improve. Solid results come from the shift to transforming your daily life to be completely in your target language. Immersion, that is. And I don’t mean traveling to another country!
Should you learn simplified or traditional Chinese?
Upon deciding to learn Mandarin Chinese, you need to choose whether you’ll learn Simplified or Traditional as a writing system. Fear not – here’s a guide to help you!
Should you take a language test?
Language exams are useful if you’re looking for a very standard way to prove your level. This is generally when you’re applying for a job in another language. Companies or schools require a certification to see if you can communicate in the language. That being said, I don’t think it’s a true reflection of one’s level in a language.
How I study Korean vocab for TOPIK
I bought a book called “한국어 벵크 TOPIK 2 한권이면 OK” to prepare me for the test and it came with a smaller handbook for vocabulary, listing all the important words that appear in the textbook. Realising that I can read two pages on the bus on the way to work and two pages on my commute back, I committed to studying 4 pages of vocabulary each day.
What I learnt at Polyglot Conference 2019
The annual Polyglot Conference was held at Kyushu Sangyo University in Fukuoka, Japan this year! I stayed in Fukuoka for 6 days and 3 full days were spent at
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
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!
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.
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!
Check out my language resource list (arranged by language) or explore my recommended books on Amazon.
November 2021 spotlight
What I'm up to this month
⟶ reading
I just finished reading Essentialism by Greg McKeown in an effort to identify what’s necessary in my life and where I can cut down to make time for what matters.
⟶ learning
This month is #PolyglotNaNoWriMo, so I’m writing something in Spanish, Hungarian and Japanese in rotation each day.
⟶ listening
My top 5 artists this month are John van Deusen, UQiYO, Morat, Muzi and TOPS.
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