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Each email brings one thing you can use right away: a learning tip, an app worth trying, or a new article. It takes two minutes to read.

What you'll get

  • A tip you can try today
    For example: why studying in the morning beats studying at night, or how to keep talking when a word slips your mind.

  • Honest reviews of apps, books and shows
    I'll tell you which tools and methods are worth your time and which you can skip – from Anki, DuoCards and Duolingo to French TV series.

  • New articles and videos
    Get my new blog posts and YouTube videos straight in your inbox.

  • Behind the scenes
    How I learn, what I'm working on and where I've been speaking.

  • Free resources, first
    When I have something free to share, you'll hear about it first.

Lýdia Hric Machová

Who's writing to you

Hi, I'm Lýdia Hric Machová – but everyone calls me Lydka. I've learned nine languages, mostly on my own and without living abroad, and my TED talk has over 20 million views.

Every week, I share what has actually worked for me and my students, so learning feels a little easier and a lot more fun.

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