It can be difficult keeping up the motivation to learn languages, because
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Learn French Pronunciation with Earworms
I wanted to see if there was an audio based language learning
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Benefits of Learning a Second Language: Personal and Social Benefits
Have you ever wondered what the personal and social benefits of learning a second language might be? Learning languages is seen as a bit of a weird hobby in Australia. As someone fluent in 2 languages, somewhat conversational in 2 more, and who ‘dabbles’ all the time in languages for
How To Find the Motivation To Learn Languages
It can be difficult keeping up the motivation to learn languages, because anything worth doing takes time, and languages are no different. This tweet appeared on my twitter feed a while ago… I guess I lost my motivation to learn languages. 😥 I mean I thought I was taking a
Learn Yoruba – #LangJam IYIL July ’19, Wrap Up
Last weekend I had some fun learning Yoruba during the #LangJam Challenge. Because Yoruba is not a language I particularly am interested in, I wasn’t too concerned about making much progress in the language. Instead, I took the opportunity to simply familiarise myself with the language a bit, and have
Yoruba – #LangJam July ’19
Another chance to dabble in a new language for a weekend with #LanguageJam! July’s Jam is from a selection of Indigenous Languages, in honour of the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages. This Jam I drew Yoruba – here’s some fun facts. Yoruba is a language spoken in Western
Language Learning Goals July, 2019 – #ClearTheList
It’s July! The second half of the year is upon us June In Review BIBLICAL HEBREW Vocab Memrise course, 4 x 30 mins/week Done Course Textbook & Workbook 2 chapters/day revision Done I’m quite relieved to be done with Hebrew A. It was a wholly unsatisfying experience, but – a
Language Learning Goals June, 2019 – #ClearTheList
June is upon us, and exams are fast approaching! My language learning goals are looking suspiciously like “ah, quick, cram for this exam!” although honestly… it’s a bit late for that! May In Review BIBLICAL HEBREW Vocab Memrise course, 4 x 30 mins/week Done Course Textbook & Workbook 2 chapters/week
Language Learning Goals May, 2019 – #ClearTheList
Wow! It’s May, and time to make language learning goals and plans for a new month. As expected, my university course in Biblical Hebrew took up almost all my time. This is what I got up to… April In Review BIBLICAL HEBREW Vocab Memrise course, 4 x 30 mins/week Done
Best Way To Learn Biblical Hebrew From Scratch
What is NOT the best way to learn Biblical Hebrew from scratch? (For me at least!) Studying grammar! If my brain is a sponge, it has been so full that it has been leaking after just five weeks of learning! All the new information has just run through and out
Language Learning Goals April, 2019 – #ClearTheList
2019 is 1/4 completed, and my Language Learning Goals for the year continue to change. Despite winding things back for March, I made a radical decision to enrol in University to study Biblical Hebrew… and wasn’t THAT a fun choice! So this is what March Language Learning looked like… March
5 Questions You Need To Ask About Free Language Learning
We have become very accustomed to information being available online for free. Certainly there is a plethora of free language learning resources on every platform. But is “Free” worth using? Or is it a case of “You get what you pay for”? When I am considering what to use, I
