Articles on the best and fastest ways to learn a language from beginner to advanced. We explore strategies, resources, timelines, and more.
Contents Reasons for learning a new language The two systems of memory How important is vocabulary in speaking and writing? Where does grammar fit in? My top 5 grammar rules How are foreign languages taught in education? All together now Efficient-est foot forward References There are many ways in which learning a language can be …
Learning a language: What comes first, vocabulary or grammar?Read More »
We’re excited to share this review of Clozemaster by Elysse who has studied over 10 languages, and is currently using Clozemaster to learn Turkish.
If you’ve been learning French for a while, then you’ve probably already tried using different apps or websites. Have you noticed that after a while you come to a standstill? Do you start repeating the same things and stop making progress? That’s because many apps are designed for beginners as an introduction to the French …
Top 7 Intermediate French Apps—Which One Is Right for You?Read More »
Are you currently learning a language, and thinking of picking up another to learn at the same time? Or maybe you just want to start learning two languages simultaneously? Some might think that this is a bad idea because you can’t put your full efforts into each language, and you could get confused and mix …
Should you learn two languages at once? Here’s what science says…Read More »
So you’ve got to that stage in your language learning journey where you’ve been studying for years, you’ve mastered the grammar, you’ve mastered thousands of sentences in Clozemaster, and you’ve even had plenty of conversations in the language. You feel like you’ve learned all there is to learn, and practiced as much as anyone could …
Fluency vs. Dysfluency: Why You Might Not Be Speaking as Fluently as You Want to BeRead More »
John Fotheringham, also known as the founder of Language Mastery, the author of Master Japanese and Master Mandarin, and the developer of a language-learning method to help people reach their goals, particularly in Japanese and Chinese, has kindly agreed to sit down with us and indulge in a few questions. He’s sure got some interesting …
What makes a successful language learner? Catching up with John from Language MasteryRead More »
Learning a second language can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences you can have. The first time you find yourself having a real conversation with a native speaker can be truly magical. It’s the moment that you realize all your hard work has paid off. However, reaching this level of fluency requires …
To New Beginnings – 7 Ways To Jump-Start Your Language Learning After A Long BreakRead More »
As the prevalence of studying abroad continues to increase, students are spending less time considering if they’re going to study abroad, and more time considering where they’re going to study abroad. Language can be a key factor when it comes time to finalize that often life-changing decision. English has become a linguistic monolith if you …
5 Exciting Languages for Students to Study AbroadRead More »
When it comes to working on individual competencies, grammar is hardly the favorite of most learners. Many of us have been traumatized by the standard teaching approach in foreign language classes, where we were made to believe that communication can’t happen without flawless grammar—and that the best way to learn it is to slog through …
The Best Way to Improve Your Grammar in a Foreign LanguageRead More »
The purpose of this article isn’t to sell you some miraculous method that would supposedly bring you to fluency in two weeks. Let’s be realistic: even the fastest way to learn a language still requires a lot of work. Learning to speak a foreign language is an immensely demanding task. Two weeks of practice with …
