Even though much has been written about how to use passive learning, i.e. reading and listening, in language learning, many language learners still puzzle over
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Setting Big Goals In Language Learning: 5 Reasons Why You Should Try To Take On Crazy Learning Tasks
Read more »Setting big goals in language learning doesn’t sound like a lot of fun, right? Especially learning, say, over 85o words per day! After all, common sense tells you to do things step
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The Truth About Effectiveness and Usefulness Of Mnemonics In Learning
Read more »Would you like to be able to memorize a whole book? What about those boring declination tables? Silly question. Who wouldn’t? One way or the other, you have heard of
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How To Have More Time And Energy To Do The Things You Care About
Read more »What would you do if you had more energy? What could you learn? Who would you help? How often do you feel that you should do something but somehow
Languages
Why Speaking Can Be A Bad Language Learning Strategy
“Just keep on talking” has to be one of the most worn-out phrases in the world of language learning. Can’t learn a language? Talk. Not making enough
Memory and Learning
The Beginner’s Guide To Improving Short-Term Memory
It’s a safe bet that you have heard about short-term memory (a.k.a. working memory). But have you ever considered it a potential source of problems with
10 Bizarre Ways To Improve Your Memory And Mental Performance
I’m sure that you know many ways to improve memory and IQ. Learn a language, use mnemonics, get enough sleep, exercise and blah, blah, blah.