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The Parallel Themes of Effective Self-Directed Language Learning
The Parallel Themes of Language Learning – image credit There is much to be said about learning languages in the realm of methods, strategies, theory, drills, resources, etc. And there are a million...
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Get on the Bus and Stay On
It’s not everyday that I get a postcard with a picture of an elephant trying to get on a double decker bus, but when I do, I like to share about it. The picture itself is so great – an apt metaphor...
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The Most Important Day Of Your Language Learning Journey
Today’s guest post is from Noel van Vliet, the writer behind SmartLanguageLearner.com. It was certainly a timely post for me as I’ve been struggling amidst part time jobs and being back in the states...
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How to Instantly Improve Your Vocabulary Recall in just 5 Minutes
Perhaps you are familiar with Tim Ferris’ “4 Hour” series of books. In today’s guest post, Allan Ngo of Money in Mandrin unpacks a few lessons he took away from The 4 Hour Chef. Enjoy!...
View ArticleThe Everyday Language Learner Interview Series: Jana Fadness
I have been an admirer of Jana Fadness for a number of years now and so was excited to be able to interview her a few weeks back. Her blog, Adventures of the Directionally Challenged shares here...
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The Number One Rule For Learning A Foreign Language
image credit Today I am excited to share another great guest post from a regular EDLL reader, Arabic expert and language lover Saqib Hussain. You can find out more about Saqib and about Arabic at...
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How Much Vocabulary Is Enough?
image credit Today’s guest post comes from Jeffery Nelson, the creator of a great new blog called Living Bilingual. After you enjoy the article stop by and visit. ———- Language skills are hard to...
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Foreign to Familiar – Learning About Culture So You Can Learn The Language
I just finished a great book that anyone planning on moving cross culturally should pick up and read. The book, Foreign to Familiar, is short (127 pages), incredibly helpful, and fun to read. The...
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Dive Into The Deep End
I recently received an email from a friend who was describing his feelings for his language learning journey in terms of a language swimming pool. When you take that initial step into the pool you are...
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Maintaining the Language from Afar
My wife was giddy last night when she told me that she thought her Turkish was as good as when we left Turkey two and a half years ago. I am giddy for her though I can’t say the same for my own...
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