Category: mindset
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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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9 reassuring truths about language learning to motivate you to keep learning
Feel like you’re the only person in the world really struggling to learn your target language? News flash! You’re not special, you’re normal. Here are 9 reassuring facts about language learning to keep anxiety about your progress at bay.
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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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9 thought-terminating clichés about language learning and how to respond to them
Sick of people spouting the same old rubbish to you? Or do you catch yourself using clichés to excuse yourself from continuing your learning? Here are 9 thought-terminating clichés on language learning and how to deal with them.
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Language learning trauma: why people trash our language skills and why it hurts so much
“I thought you were good at languages?”…”That’s not how you say it”…”I can’t understand you!” Why do people trash our language skills with reckless abandon? And why does it hurt so much? Find out why here.
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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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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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4 types of language partners to avoid: the dark side of language learning by Fluent for Free’s Maria Spantidi
Language learning is so joyful, but like everything, it has a dark side. Maria Spantidi shares her experiences and reminds us to remain determined to keep on learning.
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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.
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How I went from A2 Spanish to landing a Spanish-speaking job in 6 months
Do you feel like you’re just trudging along and are starting to wonder whether you’ll ever reach fluency in Spanish? You’re not alone, but there is a way out!
