Tag: German

• 10 great podcasts with free transcripts for A1-B2 German learners

  

  Bored of listening to other people learn? Zone out when natives speak too quickly? Here are 6 podcasts that will actually improve your German.

  Lucy

  February 20, 2024

  culture, German

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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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• 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.

  Lucy

  October 24, 2023

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

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• 3 incredibly common barriers that are making you think you lack the language gene, and how to overcome them

  

  There is no scientific evidence of a language gene; instead, it’s a product of our circumstances in monolingual cultures. Find out how to ditch these unhelpful barriers here.

  Lucy

  June 6, 2023

  German, mindset

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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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• 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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• 5 apps to use alongside Duolingo that will improve your listening, reading, speaking, writing and pronunciation

  

  Ditch Duolingo in favour of 4 apps guaranteed to improve your listening, reading, speaking and pronunciation.

  Lucy

  February 8, 2023

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

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• “Can I learn a language in my sleep?” and 9 other language tips to ditch

  

  Forget that panic that you’re not doing ALL THE THINGS ALL THE TIME to improve your language skills; instead learn 10 things you can stop doing now.

  Lucy

  December 28, 2022

  French, German, Italian, learning strategies, 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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