Learning Catalan (resources, tips, and more) [2021]
When I began learning Catalan, I had a few big problems: A lack of well-known resources for learning A lack of easily-accessible listening practice for beginners No information on where...
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French music and artists (50+ artists for 2021)
French music in any genre is some of the most interesting and creative music being put on the airwaves today. But why aren’t French pop artists more well known, and...
French learning songs (2021)
Using songs for learning French is by far one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I speak or study 7 languages in total–including French. And my language studies would be...
How long does it take to learn a language? [Free Calculator]
How long does it take to learn a language? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. In 3 steps, this tutorial will help you calculate how long it will...
25 Portuguese YouTubers from Around the World (2020)
Portuguese YouTubers are the real reason my Portuguese is as good as it is. I studied Portuguese for about 6 months back in 2019 with the goal of becoming fluent...
23 French Books (for Beginners + Intermediate Students)
I’m a polyglot who is obsessed with French books–in fact, reading in French has always been my biggest motivator for improving the language! Here’s what you can expect to find...
Spanish books for learners (24 stories and novels)
For many Spanish learners, the emphasis during classes is always on speaking–so there is almost no information online about Spanish books for learners. (Especially beginners!) Every book on this list...
400+ Language Exchange Topics (organized by language level & theme)
Once you’ve figured out how to do a language exchange, language exchange topics are going to be incredibly important. Why? Because your once-a-week Skype or Zoom call with the same...
Reading in a foreign language? (Pick the PERFECT book for you!)
Years ago, when I was first starting my polyglot journey, reading in a foreign language was my dream. I imagined reading in other languages would be easier than conversations–mostly because...
Best way to learn Italian (on your own or in a group)
Researching the best ways to learn Italian is the single most important step you can take in your language learning journey. So have confidence: you’re doing great so far! That’s...
