Tag: motivation

Defining Language Fluency: It Isn't Perfection

The word fluency literally means fluid, or flowing. It means you're able to comfortably use a language without long, painful pauses while you try to think of a word.
Heavy Repetition Is The Key To Learning Any Foreign Language

Want to speak a language fluently? Put in the repetition that a fluent speaker puts in. Want to speak like a native? Put in the repetition that a native has put in.
There Are Good And Bad Days In Language Learning (And That's Okay)

Our bodies operate on circadian rhythms, which means the fundamental chemical balance in our brains changes throughout the course of the day.
Let's Define What It Means To 'Learn A Language'

What does it mean when you say you want to learn a language? What do you expect to be true before you have learned a language?
Let Me Explain How European & Latin American Spanish Differ

Spanish

There are many major differences between Latin American Spanish vs Spain Spanish. Figure out what those differences are and which Spanish you should learn!
How Language Learning And Video Games Are Similar

Learning a language is a lot like learning to play a video game. The concept of video game mechanics can also apply to languages.
How To Learn A Language Without Buying Any Products

This year, I'm going to attempt to turn language learning on its head, by not just learning a language in one year, but by doing it in one year without any products."
Why I've Decided To Learn Turkish

Turkish

Before I get into the details of how I'll be learning Turkish this year, I want to first take some time to explain why I made this choice.
Language Learning As A Lifestyle

Figure out what you do and how you use language, and then just find ways to switch those activities into your target language.
Why I'm Starting An Anti-Productivity Movement

Productivity is a bunch of bullshit. We're not robots. We're not machines. You can't keep doing more and being more and expecting more, without eventually burning out.