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30-day challenge: Improve your language skills while self-isolating!

by admin | Mar 18, 2020 | Learning, Updates

“I don’t have time!” You remember that excuse? It ranks among the top five language learning excuses. Well, all of a sudden, we are receiving dozens of requests from people asking about tips to improve their second language as they have plenty of time on their hands....

The importance of learning the local language

by Carol Pinheiro | Feb 23, 2020 | Learning

Imagine yourself living in your own town, carrying on with your life, and suddenly someone tries to talk to you, but you don’t understand a single word of what they are saying. Then, they get frustrated and leave. She doesn’t even say “sorry” or “thank you”. How...

How to set Smart Goals for language learning

by Marisol Vasquez | Jan 12, 2020 | Learning

HAPPY NEW YEAR LANGUAGE LOVERS! This is the time of the year where we want to start fresh and set new resolutions, goals, or intentions. No matter how you call them, you have to act quickly because soon enough, your mind will start finding excuses to stop you from...

Seven activities to spice up your language exchange

by Marisol Vasquez | Sep 23, 2019 | Learning

Meeting up with the same language partner every week can become monotonous and affect your motivation. The good news is that you can spice up your language sessions simply by changing your environment and routine. Here are seven great ideas to break the monotony and...

How to learn a language in a language exchange

by admin | Jul 8, 2019 | Learning

When you decide to start a new activity, like learning a new language, going to the gym or taking up cooking classes, you first feel driven, enthusiastic and motivated. This “new year’s resolution” effect lasts about 3 weeks; then life gets in your way: kids...

How to teach your language to others

by admin | Jul 5, 2019 | Learning

Tips to be a good partner in a language exchange A language exchange is an alternative method used to learn a language without being in a structured classroom environment. It is usually achieved by two or more native speakers teaching each other their mother tongues....