Many language learners focus on the mechanics of language learning. And on the surface, this makes sense. If you want to get good at speaking, you need to speak. The same goes for reading, writing, and listening. However, one thing that doesn't get t...

Few people have heard of Esperanto. And even fewer know its history. It may be the most successful constructed language in the world but it didn't start that way. At first, it was no more than the lofty idea of a Polish man who wished to unite the wo...

For those who want to study multiple languages, you might've wondered at some point if there's a recommended order for studying them.Should you choose the most practical language first?Perhaps the one you're the most excited about?Maybe the "easiest"...

I read a post on Substack the other day that went something like "people love setting the goal but hate designing the path."How true. Setting goals is easy. Just about everyone has some kind of goal. Lose more weight. Make more money. Travel more. An...

When you're learning multiple languages, at some point or another, you're going to mix up the languages you're learning. It happens to the best of us. And if you're learning similar languages, it's even more likely that you'll mix languages up. I'm a...

We all know that the word "fluent" is problematic.For starters, no 2 people can agree on what "fluent" actually means.Is it having a certain vocabulary?Do you need to be native-level?Which mistakes are acceptable?And so on.For the sake of simplicity,...

Duolingo is well-known for offering a variety of languages. Of course, everyone knows the popular ones like Spanish, French, English, etc. But there are some more obscure ones like Klingon, Navajo, and High Valyrian. In 2015, Esperanto made its debut...

In a world full of so many possibilities, there's only so much we can do. We can't read every book.We can't visit every place on Earth. And we certainly can't learn every language that exists. So, what do we have to do?In one word: prioritize. Every...

Some people confuse input-based learning with passive learning.And on the surface, they seem similar.You just sit back, put on a video, and over a long enough time period, you'll magically start speaking a language.What could go wrong?A lot, actually...

Writing is a fundamental skill in language learning. It allows you to practice formulating your thoughts in a low-pressure environment without the struggle of having to think on your feet as you do in speaking. If you haven't noticed already, I happe...