Knowing what I know now, how would I start learning a new language from scratch in 2023 as a complete beginner. Which resources should you use? How many? Which things do I focus on first? How many words do I need to know to be considered "fluent?" How do I practice speaking if I don't know any native speakers to speak with? All these questions and more in this short beginner's guide to getting started with language learning. I wanted to make a simple, no-nonsense guide for the complete beginner that would include simple activities that would target each of the 4 pillars of language acquisit ..read more

In this very quick inaugural episode of Polyglot Thoughts, we'll be going over one of my favourite techniques for learning to pronounce large, intimidating words in a new language. It's called backchaining, and it's super simple, so if you find yourself ever tripping over complicated words in your practice, in your speaking, and want to tighten up your pronunciation for better fluency — this episode is for you! Get in touch: kingsley@bilingualboss.com Shop our language resources right here (flash card decks, study guides, etc) Follow on Instagram: @bilingualboss Follow on TikTok: @bilingualbo ..read more