You have finally found a language exchange partner. You get all excited Yes, now you will definitely become fluent! Nothing is going to stop you now! This is it!
You’re nervous. You are about to meet them today!
You meet, sit down for a coffee or adjust your camera and finally hear eachother, then… what are we going to talk about? awkward silence.
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Is your summer break boring? Are you laying in bed all day?
For lot of people, summer is a season of fun, freedom and ….. boredom.
So why not beat boredom and improve your language skills at the same time?
I’ll give you ideas for fun summery things you can do to practice languages you can absolutely do by yourself if your friends are out of town for vacation or together with people who speak the language you want to practice. And the best part: they don’t involve any actual learning.
Stuck at home, and want to occupy yourself? Feeling lazy but want to be productive?
Over 30 different creative ways to practice your language skills!
Here are some exercises you can do at home, from the comfort of your warm bed.
Do one today!
Do you have difficulties when you have to write in your target language because you are not sure about the spelling of almost any of the words?
If your answer is yes, I have 3 questions and 10 exercises that help you improve your spelling.
Are you confident when you have to write an essay but struggle when it comes to speaking in your target language?
It is extremely important to recognize that good writing skills, rich vocabulary and impeccable grammar do not equal good speaking skills.
Why do I keep forgetting words I have already learned? Why is it, that I know what they mean when I hear or see them written down, but I keep forgetting them when I want to use them? If you have ever learned a language you have undoubtedly encountered this problem way more than … Read moreWhy do I keep forgetting words I have already learned?
This article will guide you through 7 steps of using a song to practice languages, explains why you should incorporate Spotify (or simply music) in your language learning, and how to find songs in your target language.
Are you addicted to a song you just discovered? You could listen to it all day? I love that feeling! And you know what’s even better? We can use this feeling to get motivated to practice.
Listening to music is a good way to practice your target language, but what usually happens, is that we listen to the song, and call it a day.
Doing these 7 quick steps ensure that you make the most out of your practice, by not only improving your listening skills but also training your memory, expanding your vocabulary in a fun and efficient way, and helping you better your pronunciation.
When reading in your target language, you can go at your own pace and rewind if you didn’t catch it for the first time. When it comes to listening, the pace is given, and you can’t rewind, making it more difficult. But after figuring out efficient ways to overcome it, I’m here to share what I’ve learned.
