Category: Language Learning

  • How To Learn A Language For Tourist Travel Escapades

    How To Learn A Language For Tourist Travel Escapades

    Learning the local language can help you navigate travel situations, such as checking in at a hostel and communicating your needs. Image of a man checking in at the reception desk

    How To Learn A Language For Tourist Travel Escapades

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    If you want to learn a language for tourist travel and other short travel escapades, you will quickly find it is much different from learning a language as a long-term skill. You will have different needs on these short travel escapades compared to longer-term language learning commitments. This post will discuss some of these differences…

  • How To Learn A Language For Speaking And Listening Only

    How To Learn A Language For Speaking And Listening Only

    How To Learn A Language For Speaking And Listening Only

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    There is endless information on how to learn a language, however, much of this information assumes you are learning all four skills of your language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Not all language learners strike out to learn to read and write, in addition to speaking and listening. This post will look at language learning…

  • What Is The Most Spoken Language In The World?

    What Is The Most Spoken Language In The World?

    What is the most spoken language in the world?

    What Is The Most Spoken Language In The World?

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    The world is now over 8 billion people, however, while the world’s population is increasing, the number of languages actively spoken worldwide is sadly decreasing. Despite this, there are many languages in the world that are thriving. This article will explain the most spoken languages in the world and give some information about these languages.…

  • Why German Literature is Essential for Language Learning

    Why German Literature is Essential for Language Learning

    Why German Literature is Essential for Language Learning

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    German literature holds a pivotal role in the journey of mastering the German language. Beyond being a mere collection of words on paper, it is a gateway to cultural insights, linguistic nuances, and a deeper appreciation of the language’s intricacies. From classic works that shaped German history to contemporary masterpieces reflecting modern society, each literary…

  • Anki Tips for Language Learners: Easy Bulk Flashcards

    Anki Tips for Language Learners: Easy Bulk Flashcards

    Bulk-importing words for Anki

    Anki Tips for Language Learners: Easy Bulk Flashcards

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    Anki is a powerful tool that enables users to use flashcards to enhance their learning in practically any topic. Flashcards are widely known as a learning tool for language learners, while Anki is also a well-known tool for medical students. Its ability to create flashcards in bulk is one of the aspects of Anki that…

  • How To Learn A Foreign Language Using Conversational AI

    How To Learn A Foreign Language Using Conversational AI

    How To Learn A Foreign Language Using Conversational AI

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    AI is going to become increasingly embedded in our everyday lives. With the arrival of advanced conversational AI such as ChatGPT, and a growing myriad of others, information is now easier to find than ever before. This also means that how you currently learn a new language may change, or be altered from the more…

  • What Is The Easiest Language To Learn On Duolingo?

    What Is The Easiest Language To Learn On Duolingo?

    Exploring the world of language learning with Duolingo and other social media platforms. Image of social media icons, including the Duolingo owl

    What Is The Easiest Language To Learn On Duolingo?

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    Duolingo is a language learning tool that offers more than 35 language courses for English speakers to learn. The ease of learning a language through these courses on Duolingo will vary from person to person, depending on a range of factors. These factors include the number of prior languages already learnt, access to learning resources…

  • Can Translation Tools Help You Learn a New Language? (Explained)

    Can Translation Tools Help You Learn a New Language? (Explained)

    Can Translation Tools Help You Learn a New Language? (Explained)

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    Translation tools can be incredibly useful for language learners in the reading practice of their target language. Traditionally seen as simply a tool to translate text into another language, they can also be utilized to enhance the learning of the target language. Don’t be fooled into thinking that translation tools are going to take over…

  • Cramming For An Exam With Anki (Best Method)

    Cramming For An Exam With Anki (Best Method)

    Cramming For An Exam With Anki (Best Method)

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    Anki is a powerful tool that is useful for studying for exams and tests. Although flashcards may be more traditionally known for language learning, this is certainly not the only use for such an application today. When used correctly, Anki can enhance learning prior to exams and tests in a wide range of subjects. Anki…

  • What Languages In The World Are Similar To Spanish (Answered)

    What Languages In The World Are Similar To Spanish (Answered)

    A playful globe with googly eyes, inviting you to explore the world of languages

    What Languages In The World Are Similar To Spanish (Answered)

    Author: Carl

    Your Language Learning Expert!

    Spanish is a Romance language that has its roots in Latin, which is similar to many other languages such as French, Portuguese and Italian. Spanish is the Romance language with the largest number of speakers, with 20 countries in the world using it as an official language. Spanish can sometimes feel that it is a…