Languages, Memory and Learning

Polyglot Tips, Advice, and Strategies – Why You Should Take Them With a Grain of Salt

One category of emails which I regularly get is called: "X did Y, what ...

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Languages

The Curse of a b2 Level AKA the Language Learning Plateau – What It Is and How to Get Unstuck

The curse of a B2 level might sound like a title of an F-rated ...

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Languages

Laying the Foundation for Learning a Language – How to Learn a Language on Your Own (Part 1)

You probably have felt this burning need inside to learn a new language once ...

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Languages

Why Adults Learn Languages Faster Than Children (A Data-Driven Post)

I like to collect all sorts of nonsensical sayings about language learning. There is ...

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Languages

How To Improve Listening Skills In A Foreign Language – Learn a Language On Your Own (Part 5)

Before I explain how to improve listening skills in a foreign language, I have ...

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Case Studies, Languages

How To Learn German From Scratch To a B2 Level In 5 Months: A Case Study

  It’s amazing to see what kind of a heated debate a potential speed ...

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