Tag: B1

• 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…

  Lucy

  June 30, 2025

  French, German, Italian, learning strategies, live abroad, mindset, more languages, Portuguese, Spanish, travel-study-live abroad

  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, how do I immerse myself in a language?, how do I remotivate myself to learn a language?, language immersion, learning strategies, quiz on language learning process

• 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.

  Lucy

  January 30, 2024

  learning strategies, mindset

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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.

  Lucy

  December 5, 2023

  French, German, learning strategies, mindset, Spanish

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• 5 free ways to become the ultimate active listener when learning any foreign language

  

  Find listening in your target language really hard? Zone out when talking gets too quick? It’s time to learn how to be an active listener.

  Lucy

  May 20, 2023

  French, German, Italian, learning strategies, more languages, Portuguese, Spanish

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• Why you should cultivate an alter ego in your target language and how to do it

  

  There are many benefits to cultivating a new “you” in your target language, for your learning and to boost your emotional intelligence. Find out how here.

  Lucy

  May 17, 2023

  mindset

  A1, A2, alter ego, B1, B2, bilingual studies, C1, different language different personality, do bilinguals have two personalities, does learning a foreign language give you a new personality, foreign language, mindset, target language

• 6 simple steps to read effectively in a foreign language (A1-B1)

  

  Fall asleep any time you try to read in a foreign language? Or get red with rage with all those words you don’t know? The solution: follow these 6 steps.

  Lucy

  April 26, 2023

  French, German, Italian, learning strategies, more languages, Portuguese, Spanish

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• What are the different CEFR levels, and how do I get to the next level? CEFR explained with Emily in Paris

  

  A great way to track your progress is to base your knowledge on the CEFR, and who better to model their French than the cast of Emily in Paris?

  Lucy

  April 24, 2023

  French, German, Italian, learning strategies, mindset, more languages, Portuguese, Spanish

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• From meek to chic: 9 proven strategies to improve your speaking skills at your local language exchange

  

  If the idea of attending a language exchange at home or abroad brings you out in a rash, then these 7 strategies are for you.

  Lucy

  December 16, 2022

  French, German, Italian, learning strategies, more languages, Portuguese, Spanish

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