What do you want to be when you grow up? As a child, I used to get that question a lot. I’m sure you did, too. My answer? […]
How to Speak a Foreign Language More Confidently
When you hear that a friend or acquaintance knows a foreign language, what’s the first thing you ask them? If you’re like most people, you probably ask “Can […]
How to Start Learning a Language
So you’ve chosen which language you’d like to learn. Perhaps your sights are set on the more popular languages, like Spanish, French, or Mandarin Chinese. Perhaps you’ve gone […]
Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Deal with Language Learning Burnout
As exciting as language learning can be, there’s no denying that the process of acquiring and mastering a new and foreign tongue can also be incredibly stressful. After […]
Ways of Learning New Languages with Your Device
If you want to learn a new language and need a place to start, your phone or tablet are as far as you need to search. There are […]
3 Easy Ways to Learn a Language Before Your Next Trip
Traveling is supposed to be fun . But it can be stressful if you don’t speak the same language of the others. Whether you dedicate your vacation to […]
How easy is it to learn a language?
When I tell people that I speak French and Spanish they often say, ‘Oh I’d love to learn a language’. To which I usually say, ‘Go on then’. […]
How I’m Learning Portuguese With italki
Language learning is not my forte, no matter how much I really want to be a polyglot to speak the language of most places I visit. These past […]
3 Tips to Improve Your Listening
It’s always a pleasure to share advice with my students that can really make a difference. 3 Tips To Improve Your Listening SkillsYou might be surprised to know […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Study For An Exam In English
At school, exams were the bane of my life. They required hours and hours of tedious study. They were always on the horizon, and no sooner had you […]
5 ways to stay SUPER motivated when learning English
Learning English is fun, but it can also be challenging at times. It’s these times when your motivation can be at its lowest. Many English students reach a […]
10 English idioms and their meanings.
There’s no doubt about it, English is a challenging language to learn, and that’s largely because it’s full of bizarre idiomatic expressions that, when you stop and think […]
