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Education, Languages, Literature

Rediscovering Language Learning: The Data-Driven Magic of Literature

In the whirlwind of our modern, tech-driven world, where fleeting TikToks and Instagram reels compete for our attention, something sacred seems at stake—our ability to focus, reflect, and truly absorb knowledge. Among the casualties? Deep reading and the transformative process of language learning through literature. But what if we flipped the narrative? What if instead of lamenting our short attention spans, we leveraged literature as … Continue reading Rediscovering Language Learning: The Data-Driven Magic of Literature

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Languages, Learning

Netflix & Learn: A Linguistic Adventure in Uruguayan Spanish through a Documentary Journey | Art of Saudade

In the era of streaming, Netflix has become a treasure trove for language enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the richness of different dialects and idioms. One such documentary that offers a linguistic adventure is the captivating exploration of Uruguay’s history and culture through the eyes of its “poorest president,” Pepe Mujica, as interviewed by the legendary Emir Kusturica in “El Pepe, a Supreme Life”. … Continue reading Netflix & Learn: A Linguistic Adventure in Uruguayan Spanish through a Documentary Journey | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Languages

Lost in Translation: The Hilarity and Headaches of Juggling Spanish and Portuguese | Art of Saudade

Welcome to the chaotic yet captivating world of bilingual brain gymnastics! If you’ve ever found yourself caught between the linguistic acrobatics of Spanish and Portuguese, you’re in for a hilarious ride. This post is all about the funny and tricky moments of speaking two languages. In this post, we’re exploring the beauty and challenges of multilingualism, where false friends, linguistic traps, and unpronounceable words are … Continue reading Lost in Translation: The Hilarity and Headaches of Juggling Spanish and Portuguese | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning

Languages Matter | Polyglot Gathering In Poland 2022 | Art of Saudade

Languages shape our thoughts and the way we see the world. We have all heard the saying “to have another language is to possess a second soul”. Today, more than ever, we can all learn a new language and acquire a new soul.  Find out how Kato Lomb, one of the most efficient polyglots of the 20th century, acquired more than 16 different languages as … Continue reading Languages Matter | Polyglot Gathering In Poland 2022 | Art of Saudade

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How Do Polyglots Learn So Many Languages? | The Story Of Kató Lomb | Art of Saudade

Why do some language learners reach fluency faster than others? How come some people can learn more languages than others? Is there such a thing as an “innate ability” for learning foreign languages? Kató Lomb, the most multilingual woman in the 20th century, debunked all the myths about learning languages in her book Polyglot: How I Learn Languages. Born in 1909, in Hungary, she only … Continue reading How Do Polyglots Learn So Many Languages? | The Story Of Kató Lomb | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Education, Learning

Learn Absolutely Anything With Mind Mapping | Art of Saudade

Have you ever struggled with learning unfamiliar concepts or ideas?  Have you ever thought there was something wrong with your memory just because you couldn’t retain a simple phrase? Maybe we shouldn’t blame our minds, but the way we were taught to learn. Traditionally, we are used to taking notes in a linear style, creating long texts which are difficult to read and are mentally … Continue reading Learn Absolutely Anything With Mind Mapping | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning

#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

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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

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Languages, Learning

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

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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! 🗣️

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