Language Exchange Conversation Topics that Aren’t Boring
Fun and interesting conversation topics to use with your language partner or teacher when studying any language, or English (ESL). Have fun!… Read More
How to Learn a Language While Working Full-Time
Our guide for learning a language while working full time, spending only an hour a day — how to learn as efficiently as possible.… Read More
Resources for learning (or improving) Farsi/Persian
The best resources I’ve found online for learning (or improving) Farsi or Persian. And many are free!… Read More
Arabic Dialects Compared: Maghrebi, Egyptian, Levantine, Hejazi, Gulf, and MSA
What are the kinds of Arabic around the world? What do they sound like? What do they have in common, and how are they different?… Read More
Ultimate Travel Guide for Visiting Petra without a Tour
The ultimate guide for visiting Petra – With or without a tour. Including what to see, places to stay, and how to get to Petra.… Read More
Best Resources for Learning Levantine Arabic (Free and Paid)
The best resources for learning Levantine Arabic spoken in Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Jordan and Syria. Books, apps, software and websites.… Read More
Learn a Foreign Language with Netflix
How to use Netflix to learn a foreign language, including plugins to help you learn words, download subtitles, use two subtitle files at once and more.… Read More
The Best Local Foods to Eat in Egypt
Egypt shocked us with its amazing food in the time we spent there learning Egyptian Arabic. Egyptian food really managed to touch our souls. I think we were expecting Egyptian food to be good; we weren’t expecting to love all … Read More
Gift Ideas for Hardcore Travellers
For some reason, people find it hard to give me gifts, even though I think I make it painfully obvious. I like a lot of things… and obviously, I like to travel. Travel is the part that makes it hardest, … Read More
Anki Pro Tips for Language Learners (a FAQ)
Our tips for using Anki by actual polyglots who’ve used it to get to nine languages (and counting).… Read More
Swahili Noun Classes and Grammar Cheat Sheet
A cheat sheet to Swahili noun classes and associated grammar, including why you should learn Swahili grammar and noun classes.… Read More
