#2: Monthly language challenge – November 2021

Hello November! Time for a new language challenge!  This time the choice was easy – the language I’ll be studying in November is not a language that I’m starting from scratch as was the case in October. However, it is one of those languages that I’ve always wanted to learn, yet I never got the chance. So, here it is! One month of extensive learning, … Continue reading #2: Monthly language challenge – November 2021

Essential expressions in Estonian

Hey there, fellow language enthusiast! Ever thought of learning Estonian? Personally, I never thought I’d start studying one of the hardest languages in Europe as part of a language challenge! If you want to know more about my language challenge, check out my previous posts. One of the first steps in learning a language from scratch (and when you don’t have much time) is certainly … Continue reading Essential expressions in Estonian

#1: Monthly language challenge – October 2021

Ühest keelest ei piisa kunagi! – One language is never enough! First impressions of the Estonian language  Trying to get familiar with a new language in only one month is definitely an interesting challenge for language enthusiasts, however it is not as easy as it seems. The idea was to start learning a language from scratch and see how much we can learn in a … Continue reading #1: Monthly language challenge – October 2021

5 Steps to Follow in your First Week of Learning a Language from Scratch

Are you learning a language from scratch? Here are five tips that can help you get started: Define your motivation Having a strong motivation is one of the keys to acquiring a foreign language. Learning a language from scratch takes a lot of time, so make sure you have a good reason to learn it. It sounds contradictory, but I chose to learn a totally … Continue reading 5 Steps to Follow in your First Week of Learning a Language from Scratch

New monthly language challenges! 🗣️

New monthly language challenges ! 🗣️ Sweet October comes and brings new challenges ! 🍂 Holidays are over and we’ve already got so much to do, but challenging our brains from time to time can help us keep our minds sharp. 🧠 Learning a foreign language and exposing yourself to a different culture is one of the best brain exercises. 💪 Most of us usually … Continue reading New monthly language challenges! 🗣️

Sounding as authentic as possible when speaking a foreign language

This is a question that language enthusiasts often ask themselves – is good pronunciation important when speaking a language, or what matters is being able to understand and be understood by natives? Is grammar important? Is it more important to be able to speak or to write? Learning a foreign language is not an easy process, especially because languages constantly evolve. The fact that it … Continue reading Sounding as authentic as possible when speaking a foreign language