Tag: learning strategies

• 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

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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

  Lucy

  February 3, 2025

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

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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.

  Lucy

  August 19, 2024

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

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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.

  Lucy

  December 19, 2023

  culture, French, learning strategies, more languages, Spanish

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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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• Why is “problema” masculine?: how to solve gender trouble in Spanish

  

  They taught you that words ending in “a” in Spanish are feminine, so what’s all the exceptions? Find out here.

  Lucy

  August 26, 2023

  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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• 8 excellent podcasts with free transcripts for A1-B2 Portuguese learners

  

  Bored of listening to other people learn? Zone out when natives speak too quickly? Here are 8 podcasts that will actually improve your Portuguese.

  Lucy

  May 7, 2023

  culture, Portuguese

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• 9 superb podcasts with free transcripts for A1-B2 Spanish learners

  

  Bored of listening to other people learn? Zone out when natives speak too quickly? Here are 7 podcasts that will actually improve your Spanish.

  Lucy

  May 2, 2023

  culture, Spanish

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• 10 top podcasts with free transcripts for A1-B2 French learners

  

  Bored of listening to other people learn? Zone out when natives speak too quickly? Here are 8 podcasts that will actually improve your French.

  Lucy

  April 28, 2023

  culture, French

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