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...
tools and resources
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to remember foreign words
After studying nearly 10 languages (and currently speaking 6 of them) it took me a lot of trial and error to learn how to remember foreign words. That’s because tere...
French Language Levels
Quiz Time 8 min If you’re looking to measure your French language levels, the fastest way might sem like an online quiz. But can an electronic test really measure your...
