How I keep my stress levels under control

Language learning can be a bit stressful at times.This is true whether you're a beginner or you're advanced in whatever language you're learning.Managing stress is not directly linked to language learning but I think we can all agree that being less...

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Jan 07, 2026
My language learning morning routine

There aren't many things I'm proud of, but my morning routine is certainly one of them. I've optimized it to ensure that no matter what happens, I always get in some language learning for the day, even if it's just a little bit. When I first wake up...

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Jan 06, 2026
The David Goggins School of Language Learning

David Goggins has been dubbed the "hardest man alive" and for good reason. He went from being heavily obese and spraying for cockroaches to becoming a Navy Seal. Speaking of which, it took him 3 attempts to become a Navy Seal. Imagine going through t...

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Jan 05, 2026
My personal system for staying organized and productive

Like most people, I have a lot more going on in my life than just language learning.I'm still working a day job, I'm involved in a fraternity, plus there's the business side of things like this email I'm writing right now.So, how do I keep myself fro...

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Jan 01, 2026
How to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius

I currently live in the United States. Which means that I live in one of a handful of countries that still use customary units like gallons, inches, miles, etc. The other day, I wanted to try a little experiment and see if I could switch from using F...

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Dec 31, 2025
The problem with the Duolingo streak

Duolingo is an app that's loved (and hated) by many. That green owl has made its way to every corner of the globe and is arguably one of the most popular language learning apps in the world with about 50 million daily active users. Those aren't rooki...

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Dec 30, 2025
10 ways to 2x your vocabulary

Download or create an Anki deck. Study 10 new words per day.Read more in your target language. You can use a website like Project Gutenberg to download books for free.Use a language learning app like Duolingo or Drops to study new vocabulary.Find a f...

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Dec 29, 2025
No motivation? Perfect. Here's why...

Many people think you need motivation to learn languages.And on the surface, it kinda makes sense.You probably already know that learning a language is a long-term thing.This isn't something you're going to master in one day.However, there's a big pr...

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Dec 26, 2025
How to never fail at language learning

I know that subject line sounds like clickbait. But stick with me here. There is one way to never fail at language learning. Do you want to know what it is?It's pretty simple really. The only way not to fail at language learning is to never quit. You...

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Dec 25, 2025