Langavia Personal Dictionary: Language App for Mindful Learning
If you ask language learners what the hardest part of acquiring a new language is, many of them will probably […]
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Synonyms: How to Tell the Difference
Synonyms are a blessing and a curse for language learners. How can a language learner know the difference between two words that mean the same thing? How do you know when to choose one word, and when to choose the other? Can they be used interchangeably, or does each word have a specific niche and belong to a certain context? I will try to answer those questions in this article, and I will share a few practical tips on how to make synonyms your friends.
Private Tutors vs. Language Partners
We live in a wonderful, exciting time. With so many language exchange platforms available today, everybody with a smartphone may
Start Writing in Your Target Language Right Now
Every language learner knows that feeling: desperate helplessness when trying to produce a sentence in a target language. You may
How To Keep Learning In Summer
Summer is probably the best and the worst time for language learners. Summer breaks and vacations give you a lot
Another Success Story: Preparing For Russian Certification Exams
The best news a teacher can hear from her student is that the student has successfully passed important exams. That
Rules? What Rules?
A few days ago, I watched a video of an English lesson for foreign students. Observing other teachers working with
How to Get Most Out of Language Exchange
It has never been easier to learn languages. The internet has made many language resources accessible for everyone. Language exchange
What Language Learning Is Like
Since languages are often a part of a school curriculum, many people believe that learning a new language is like
Language Learning And Real World
Once a student of mine explained to me in good Russian that he was bad at learning languages. He explained
Learning vs. Acquisition
During my scholarly life, I have learned many languages – English, German, French, Bulgarian, even Latin and Old Slavonic. The
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Four Ways to Keep Going When Feeling Down Or Being Busy
We all have days when we feel down. Or are very busy. It is okay. Life is life, and it