Tag: italki
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 choose a language to learn
It’s always exciting learning a new language, but choosing one feels like a huge level of commitment… as much as you have the motivation to learn a new language, you just can’t bring yourself to choose one to start with! It makes sense: language learning is personal. Your life, choices, thinking, entertainment, and hobbies will…
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Tutoring a language: All you need to know
MY BACKGROUND IN TUTORINGI started tutoring when my mom, an English teacher, moved to Japan and passed her students on to me. I mostly learnt from watching her give lessons. It helps if you’re a language learner yourself – you’ll figure out what the best way to learn a language is, and then use that…