LanguageConvo Team

When people are discussing learning a foreign language, one of the most common topics is which language presents the greatest difficulty to learners. Many point to languages like Chinese, with

Regular language practice with native speakers will always be the best strategy when it comes to learning a new language. This will never change. That doesn’t mean, however, that

Learning a new language is an exciting prospect. For some, it can prompt them to begin their language learning at a million miles an hour --- studying for several hours

Many parents are keen to get their kids into sports. Athletics are a great way to keep kids fit and healthy, as well as a way to get them outdoors,

There are many channels through which you can boost your language skills. Many choose to take classes with qualified teachers, especially with native-speaker teachers. Others use textbooks, podcasts, language apps

The modern world is full of innovative and high-tech platforms that claim to be able to help you learn a language in a very short time. Some of them make

You need to nurture and apply many different skills when you’re learning a new language: • Memory – to retain all those new words, sentence structures and grammar rules that the

First things first, let's make sure we clarify this "sensationalist" article title. We are not going to say that learning a foreign language will unlock some kind of superhuman ability

They do say (don’t they?) that kids’ minds are like sponges. No, it’s not because they’re really good at soaking up water, but because they are able

When you hear most second-language speakers, even the most advanced learners often retain at least a hint of their native accent. There are a very determined minority, however, who manage

Whether it’s trying to start a new exercise or diet regimen; pushing yourself to get up earlier in the mornings, or getting yourself motivated to start learning a second

At some point in our lives, we’ve likely heard the fable of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” originally by Aesop but also reproduced in the mid-17th century by Jean

If you’ve tried learning a foreign language, you have likely made flashcards a part of that study. And we encourage it for helping learn vocabulary! But what happens? You

Learning a foreign language is something that will benefit you for a lifetime, but it does take resolve. That means you will both need and benefit from some professional help.

It doesn’t matter what language you’re trying to learn; its essential divisions are the same --- speaking, reading, writing and listening! Today we’re going talk about listening,

In 1989, Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People hit the shelves and has sold some 30 million copies since. It seems that many of us