If you’re out to prove your language level, you may find it difficult to determine which of the three major language proficiency frameworks is right for you. From […]
How Do You Prove Your Language Level? – The CEFR
On any journey, it’s human nature to want to know where we’re going, and how long it will take us to get there. That’s why we use maps. […]
What Are the Most Learned Languages in the World?
Today, learning languages is very important. It opens a large number of opportunities. Of course, the studying process is not that easy, and you have to apply efforts […]
How Do You Prove Your Language Level? – The ILR Scale
What’s the point of proving your language level? There are many answers, but they all boil down to one thing: representation. If you want to prove your language […]
What is a Language Family?
How many languages are there? It’s a common question, especially among language learners. It’s often quoted nowadays that there are more than 7 billion people on the planet, […]
Repetitive Listening: The Minimalist Way to Improve Your Listening Skills
Play it again! Growing up, I’m sure my mother heard me say that phrase over and over again. I was obsessed with movies. And with specific movies. If […]
Learn How to Pronounce Words Quickly and Accurately with These 5 Free Tools
Proper pronunciation is important. Along with intonation, pronunciation is one of the key aspects of language production that helps others comprehend precisely what you are trying to say. […]
How to Find an Accountability Partner for Language Learning
When we think of language learning, we most often imagine the two most common options: Learning with others, in a classroom or other study group. Learning independently, either […]
How to Use YouTube to Find Free Authentic Materials for Language Listening Practice
In the age of books, online courses, classes, and apps all dedicated to language learning, it’s become easy to assume that spending extra money is a natural and […]
How to Choose Which Variety of a Language to Learn
When choosing a language, you may not only have to focus on what language you would like to learn, but what variety of that language (known as a […]
What is a Language? What is a Dialect?
Do you know what a dialect is? Most people think they do. If you’re a descendant of immigrants, you may have heard that your grandparents spoke a dialect […]
How Do You Prove Your Language Level? – The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
The experience of learning a language is often likened to going on a journey to a far-off land. As a learner, you have a destination you would like […]