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10 Things Polyglots Do Differently When Learning Languages
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Bilingual Parenting in Practice: How My 1.5-Year-Old Understands Two Languages
My daughter Lucia is just 1.5 years old and already understands everything we say to her – in both Slovak and English. Sometimes my husband and I casually mention the “playground” or her “shoes,” and she immediately goes to look for them. Or I ask her in English to hand me something, and she knows…
DuoCards: The Ultimate Vocabulary App?
Want to add a mobile app to your language learning? My clear recommendation is DuoCards, a flashcard app for vocabulary made by a small team from the Czech Republic. It’s the app I recommend to my students first. I find it more fun than Anki, which may have a sophisticated algorithm but isn’t exactly user-friendly.…
Duolingo Review: Will it teach me a language in 600 days?
Duolingo has millions of users, beautiful graphics and a powerful motivation system. But is that enough to learn a foreign language? It’s no secret that we recommend using Duolingo as a fun addition to your study plan, not as your main way of learning. Still, I personally love mobile apps, so in February 2022, I…
Learning vocabulary – 7 common mistakes and how to avoid them to remember the words forever
“I’m learning vocabulary over and over again but I only remember the words for a short period of time.” Does that sound familiar? Do you feel like you’re spending hours trying to memorize new words but they simply don’t stick? Or you can’t use them effortlessly during a conversation? Then you might be making one…
VIDEO: My TED Talk – The secrets of learning a new language
(If you prefer reading to watching videos, you can find all the information from this video in the article below.) What are the methods of polyglots? (00:48)What is really crucial in the process of learning languages? (03:01)What are 3 more principles to achieve fluency in a foreign language? (5:45)Are polyglots just super talented? (08:33) I…
Learning a Foreign Language with Songs – Yes or No?
Have you ever wondered whether you could learn a foreign language by listening to songs? Or are you learning with a set plan, but want to bring something fresh into the process? Whatever your reason, this article answers one question: are songs a good way to learn a foreign language? We’ll discuss their pros and cons…
DuoCards: The Ultimate Vocabulary App?
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