Category: learning strategies
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Two years in Germany: how German became my antidote to chaos
This month marks my two-year anniversary of living in Germany. Life as a foreigner isn’t always easy, so we do what we can to keep our head above water, especially in these chaotic times. Here’s how German has been my antidote to chaos since my arrival in German in 2024.
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The Textbook of Life: your 2026 personalised language plan for B1-C1 learners of any language
Keen to start your 2026 language journey with a bang, but don’t know where to begin? Try my personalised language plan to keep you motivated and engaged throughout the year. All you need are 12 topics you love, 24 resources, 1 notebook. I call it The Textbook of Life.
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How immersed are you really in your foreign language? A quiz for learners living abroad
Whether you’ve just moved abroad and don’t know how to start learning the native language, or you’ve been in-country for a while, but don’t feel you’re progressing, the first thing to do is to “diagnose” where you stand at present. Answer these 15 questions for an honest look at where the land lies in your…
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The simplest (and most fun!) way to set your language goals and achieve them
Sick of failing to achieve your language goals? You don’t need a language coach, an expensive habit tracking app or to wake up at 6am to achieve ultimate productivity. Try language bingo and win over and over
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16 unusual gifts to give a language-loving friend (or buy for yourself)
Here you’ll find gift ideas for every learning style; whether your gift receiver is bookish, practical, creative or something else, I’ve got you covered!
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How to level up from Duolingo: a 14-step guide for novice learners on how to take the next step
If you’re new to language learning, and don’t know how to get past Duolingo, try out any of these 14 steps beyond the little green owl to really make progress.
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Why am I struggling to learn my partner’s native language?: 8 obstacles and how to overcome them
Tired of strangers asking you whether you speak your partner’s language? Or your parents-in-law asking you whether you’ve learnt anything yet? Here are 8 reasons why you just can’t seem to get past that early stage of learning.
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10 brilliant books on words we should all be reading
📚 My passion for language is never-ending and nowhere is this clearer than on my bookshelves 🤓 Here are 6 books on words that I’ve read and loved this year, and 4 that are on my “read next” list.
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Should you try the Lingoda language sprint? Here’s my experience and advice
If you looking for a course that’ll keep you motivated to progress in a short space of time, Lingoda just might be the ticket. Here’s what to expect and my recommendations.
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How to start learning any language: treat it like a crime you’re trying to solve
Sick of claims to get you to fluency with this course, that coach, or those book series? Me too! Cracking a language is like trying to solve a crime. Here’s how to do it.
