Challenging myself to learn 20,000 words before my trip to Turkey
In today's video, I'm reflecting on what has and hasn't worked for boosting my language skills for travel and sharing my (quite ambitious!) Turkish learning plan.
21 Jun 20249min
Speaking or comprehension: which comes first?
In this video, I discuss the differences between comprehensible input and the output hypothesis and explain why speaking a foreign language isn't always the same as engaging in meaningful communicatio...
14 Jun 202410min
Fluent in one language or good in many?
I often get asked whether it's better to focus on one language and become fluent in it or to explore many languages. In this video I talk about why I don't think there's one answer to this question.
25 Apr 202411min
I’ve read books in 12 languages. Here’s how I do it
Reading books has many benefits for our brain, and it's also a great way to learn a language. In this video I talk about my approach to reading in different languages and how I manage to enjoy the pro...
19 Apr 202416min
Don’t memorize vocabulary. Do this instead
In this video I discuss some common misconceptions about language and vocabulary acquisition and share my strategy for learning vocabulary in a new language.
28 Mar 202416min
My Arabic journey: why it’s been so difficult
I have been learning Arabic since 2017 and I have to admit that it hasn't been easy. In this video you'll learn why I find Arabic so challenging and what I do to keep going despite the obstacles.
22 Mar 202418min
Technology won’t KILL language learning. It will make it more FUN
In this video I explain why I don't think technology will eventually kill language learning and how it has been instrumental in my learning journey.
15 Mar 202412min
6 habits that made me a successful language learner
In this video, I share the six key elements that shaped my language learning journey. Find out why the usual ways might not work and how a different approach can make a big difference.
7 Mar 202412min
