Category: language learning

Review of FlashAcademy

It has been a while since I’ve been able to write a proper review of a truly awesome language learning app so I’m really exited to show you my review of FlashAcademy. This new application draws on most of my favorite features from a number of existing applications, plus one truly amazing new feature that…
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Babbel vs Rosetta Stone: Which One is Really Better?

**Please note** As of November 2019, this article is somewhat dated. It was written in 2016 and is in need of an update or twelve. I hope to get to this relatively soonish. It is my understanding that both products have expanded their services to some extent, which is to be expected. However, from what…
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This is Without a Doubt the Most Difficult Language to Learn

  If I had a dollar for every time someone started gabbing about what the easiest or most difficult language to learn is I’d be a regular Scrooge McDuck. Typically I’d tell you that there is no hardest language and that it’s all subjective and based on your motivation and the similarity of your target language to those you…
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14 of the Best Resources for Learning Slovene

  There are many languages out there that are nothing short of a pain in the ass when it comes to finding learning tools and resources for and Slovene is just one such example. Recently, an LATG patron reached out and asked whether I could help find some materials for Slovene. So naturally I began doing…
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How to Get Your New Year’s Language Resolution Back on Track

2016 has been a bit of a crazy year for most the world – most of it not especially thrilling. Sure, some cool stuff has happened, but mostly it’s just one horrible event after another. Events that probably don’t bear repeating. And I’m not trying to make things even worse, but you’ve probably been slacking…
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6 Ways to Study Languages in the Shower

It’s no secret that great thoughts come to us at the most unlikely – and often least convenient – times. For me at least, this tends to happen in the shower. It’s comfortable, it’s relaxing, and all you want to do is stay inside because you know that the moment you step out it’ll be…
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