Tag: Languages
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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How to study Korean grammar: my method and schedule
Studying grammar shouldn’t be tricky. With a few simple organization, planning and note-taking tips, you can transform the way you study grammar in any language. This post is specifically for Korean, but you can use my methods for any language! Step 1: Get a textbook and note down the grammar structures I bought this Korean…
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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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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!
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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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Improve your Korean in 6 unique ways
You may have just finished your Korean textbook or passed your first Korean class. Now you feel accomplished but not sure where to go next. You might be bridging the gap from beginner to intermediate, or making your way from intermediate to advanced. Wherever you are in your journey, there are a few things you…
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How to have a successful language exchange
Here are some great tips to having a successful language exchange. The first thing you need to do is to communicate your expectations. Some people are only at events to make friends and I’ve experienced many who just keep talking in English even though we have multiple languages in common…
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See you at Polyglot Conference 2019!
Hello, friends! I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at this year’s Polyglot Conference in Fukuoka, Japan. The conference runs from 18 to 20 October 2019. You can buy tickets and get more information here. I’d like to share with you the outline of my topic: Holistic language learning through cultural immersion and…
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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…
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Women In Language 2019 is coming!
Women In Language is a three-day, online seminar featuring some of the most influential women in the online language-learning community. From 7 to 10 March, more than 30 female speakers will be sharing their thoughts on language learning and culture. If you haven’t already, make sure to register here for Women In Language!
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Tips & tricks for vocabulary acquisition
New language learners often look at others and think learning vocabulary is something that happens quickly. They seek for ways to speed up their vocabulary retention. It’s not wrong to look for ways to learn faster, but one needs to keep in mind that having vocabulary words stick in your long-term memory takes a while!Here…
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How to study Japanese grammar
Let’s demystify studying Japanese grammar! Grammar is either your favorite part of a language, or the most frustrating part of a language. Here’s my guide on how to study Japanese grammar. These methods can be applied to any language with a similar sentence structure, though! If you’re looking for tips to study Korean grammar, read this…