Here's a dream scenario: Watch an hour of German TV every day. Within two months, you will understand everything. Think that's impossible? Well, you're kind of right. No passive activity is going to give you a huge result if that's all you do. But working with TV, podcasts and radio shows does deliver excellent results. It's not just a great addition to language learning routines that lack interaction. Using content like this also saves your lessons and study time from terrible dullness. Contents Understand German Grammar In Minutes Without Frustration So How Difficult Should A Show Be? How T ..read more

A language tutor can teach you the ins and outs of your target language, and help you achieve your learning goals faster and easier. But how much should you pay for a language tutor? There are different online teaching platforms where you can choose from a wide range of tutors with different backgrounds, levels, and prices.  For example, on italki*, one of the most popular online language learning platforms, you can find tutors who charge as low as $5 per hour or as high as $50 per hour. You can even find great language exchanges for free!.  So what’s the difference? Read this articl ..read more

I’m putting it on record: AI took me by surprise. As a pen-and-paper lover who’s never too far from her language learning journal, most language learning apps have failed to capture my heart. Sure, Duolingo has a cute owl, but I never progressed fully out of the skeptic state myself (here’s my 2020 review). So when the latest AI tools and chatbots became popular, I was surprised by how exciting it felt! Unlike curriculum-driven apps, these new tools added the flexibility and fun that I had been missing for my languages. So today, let’s discover how you can start taking advantage of it for you ..read more

Everyone and their dog knows that language learning is easier, faster, and more fun when you have found a great language partner. It makes it so much fun when you can easily practice your vocabulary with someone you really want to speak to. In this article, I'm going to tell you the best tips from our Fluent Show episode with Lindsay Williams and Jonathan Huggins, who runs several community challenges and groups for language learners. Listen to the episode here: Ready to level up your language learning game with my very best tips? Then make sure you join the Fluent Language newsletter right ..read more

Are you one of the many language learners who have attempted to build a language learning routine, but have found yourself falling off the wagon? If you’re wondering “What’s the secret to learning a language once and for all?”, I’ve got your back. A lot of language learners struggle because they get trapped in apps or stuck in complicated study plans. Today, let’s dig into where you might be getting stuck and talk through some easy, practical solutions that will help you build an effective language learning routine. Contents 1. Why do most attempts at building a language learning routine fail ..read more

Let me just switch on my psychic super-skills for a minute and guess who you are. Are you a  language learner who spends an hour or two online every day and likes getting new tips and ideas for your language learning? If that is you, then this article is for you more than ever. I don't see enough of real people dedicating time to language learning along their normal lives. If you're learning a language in the evening, at the weekend, in your lunch break, make your voice heard because you will inspire so many others. Well guys, here we are nearly half way through the year. It's ti ..read more

Full of candy, scared and spooked, disguised as a creature of the night…that's Halloween. The festival is very popular in the English speaking world. But have you heart about Martinstag (St Martin’s Day)? It’s a great way to celebrate as the autumn season begins in Germany, so you can talk to your German friends about the St Martin’s lanterns, bonfires, and songs.   Contents 1. What is St Martin's Day? 2. Essential German for St Martin's Day 3. How Germans Celebrate St Martin's Day 4. St Martin's Day Songs 5. What to Eat on St Martin's Day in Germany 6. Quick Q&A About St Martin's Da ..read more

Have you found yourself wanting to learn multiple languages at the same time? Maybe you’re already doing it: listening to French podcasts while doing a German Duolingo course taking Italian classes while watching a Portuguese YouTube channel or setting inspiring goals in even more languages! Whatever your goals are, I’m with you! From the first year I excitedly held my copy of Etapes 1 to start learning French in addition to English, I have been a fan of learning multiple languages.   Contents 1. Can You Learn Multiple Languages at Once? 2.What I Learnt From My Years of Living in ..read more

Is it possible to learn multiple languages at the same time? Well of course! In this article, I have collected some solid tips to help you stay sane and make progress even if you are learning more than one language. And if you want to know how to structure your journey to learning multiple languages, discover the short Multilingual Power-Up online course today! 5 Tips For Learning Multiple Languages At The Same Time These tips are based on our own experiences over 20+ years of teaching and learning languages, and include our verdicts on the internet's most common "rules". DO Make Peace With Sl ..read more

Ever heard that you should be language learning like a child? "Kids are like a language sponge" is a belief continued in the media. The mantra goes like this: Little kids are like a language sponge, they pick up any word and phrase you throw at them and will learn a language very easily. And the myth goes on to claim that adults have missed the boat. They are starting way too late to ever reach any respectable level of expertise in a foreign language, and they'll definitely never sound like a native speaker. Why? Because science. This myth is about as widespread as it is infuriating. For exam ..read more