Polyglot Speaking In 9 Languages
My attitude towards language learning has changed over the last 15 years. I used to think speaking a handful of languages was a big deal. I now think there's no limit to the number of languages we can...
26 Juli 20213min
Entrepreneurs & Language Learners
Entrepreneurship and language learning are connected in my mind. Both involve creating value. Learning a language creates value for oneself. Entrepreneurship is all about creating value for others. S...
22 Juli 20218min
For Better Pronunciation In A Foreign Language, Work On Your Attitude
Pronouncing well doesn’t mean pronouncing perfectly, it may require deliberate effort. That was my experience when learning Mandarin and French. In subsequent languages, the pronunciation just came to...
19 Juli 202113min
Is There A Talent For Language Learning
When people hear me speak languages like Mandarin, Japanese, French, or Russian, or see me eagerly trying out my more limited abilities in languages like Persian, Korean or Arabic, they often tell me ...
15 Juli 20217min
The Noticing Hypothesis In Language Learning
As we are exposed to more of a language, things we hadn’t noticed before all of a sudden appear to us. This process of noticing more and more is an important part of acquiring the language. Study a l...
12 Juli 20219min
Extensive Reading Works: And That Means Real Books
Books, plain old paper books, are a vital part of my language learning strategy. Traditional books are comfortable and comforting, with less opportunities for distraction than reading on my mobile dev...
9 Juli 20219min
Why Many People Fail At Language Learning
Most language learners fail. They may pass their exams but they fail to learn to speak the language they are learning, which is generally the goal. Maybe it's time to change the goal. Study a languag...
5 Juli 20218min
How To Improve Your Listening Skills
Listening is the killer app for language learning. How do we get better at listening if we struggle to focus? Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/36iHITr
1 Juli 20219min
