Welcome to my monthly language goals round-up - including a review of my studies during HOT July 2018, and the first ever Fluent German Retreat. Retreats are incredible, like a secret weapon for speaking another language. Read all about it in this article.
Read more#clearthelist July 2018: French, Welsh, And Why I Am Not Learning Chinese Yet
Clear The List is a monthly language goal report. This month, I’ve got news about three languages as a learner and one more as a teacher. I’m getting into a silly stumble with the Welsh language, and speaking lots of Welsh on podcast and travel.
Plus: Why am I not learning Chinese yet? Read on to find out.
Read moreWhat To Do When You're Overwhelmed In Language Lessons
In this week’s episode, I have a **fascinating** Q&A question. Blog reader Andy is learning Russian, and finding the amount of word changes overwhelming.
On digging in, we discovered that there’s more at play than just grammar. Listen in and check out my tips to get a better experience when your lessons leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
Read moreLiving And Speaking French Just Like In France + 11 Everyday French Expressions
Learn French with a bilingual podcast interview! In this article, you’ll learn what it takes to learn French so you can speak to any local in the language - plus there is an interview on the Fluent Show which is half in French and half in English. C’est trop bon! 🇫🇷
Read more7 Tips For Learning A Language From Your Girlfriend or Boyfriend
If I had 5p every time I read someone telling someone else that the best way to learn a language is to "get a native speaking girlfriend", I think I could retire at 35. But don't get me wrong: having a native speaker on hand at any time of day certainly has its advantages.
Today, you'll hear from English teacher Nick Vance, who is in the lucky position of having that girlfriend. So, how's it working out?
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