Tag: language tips
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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Re-evaluate your language learning methods
Is there a wrong or right way to learn a language? Someone asked me this question on Tumblr today and it got me thinking. This is what they said: My answer is yes. There are definitely methods that are not helpful in your language learning journey, and a lot of this has to do with…
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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…
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When you don’t feel motivated to learn a language
Finding the cause You’re probably here because you’re looking for motivation to continue studying a language. Maybe you’re burnt out or maybe the original passion you had for the language has died out. Whatever your reason, read on to find some tips on what to do when you really don’t feel up for studying. First…
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Overcoming fear in language practice
Making mistakes in a new language is OK! You might be the most extroverted person on the planet, but as soon as you start learning and speaking a new language, something in you changes and you feel a bit more shy. You’re nervous you’ll make a mistake in front of a native speaker. What if…