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What Language Should I Learn? Three questions to ask yourself
Editorial | Language Learning | Languages

What Language Should I Learn? Three questions to ask yourself

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018September 27, 2021

Trying to choose what language to learn? Read our detailed guide, analysing how hard they are, how many people speak them, and more.

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Moving Abroad Checklist – A Comprehensive Guide for Expats
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Moving Abroad Checklist – A Comprehensive Guide for Expats

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018September 28, 2021

The ultimate preparation checklist for becoming a digital nomad or moving to another country.

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Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly
Languages | Language Learning

Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018November 19, 2021

Our review of our favourite apps like italki and Glossika to learn languages fast, plus reviews of Duolingo, Memrise, Lingvist, and Glossika.

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Stay fit while travelling — A Survival Guide
Travel | Fitness

Stay fit while travelling — A Survival Guide

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018June 16, 2021

Staying fit while travelling is a constant challenge. Here are our tips for training, diet and gear to keep that six pack in shape.

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How to  Blend In in a Foreign Country
Languages | Travel

How to Blend In in a Foreign Country

ByDana Hooshmand September 29, 2018May 27, 2021

The subtle art of blending in anywhere and being treated like a local: tips from pros on disappearing into crowds

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How to Read and Write Any Language — A Quick Guide
Languages | Language Learning

How to Read and Write Any Language — A Quick Guide

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2018September 27, 2021

A quick guide to understanding the major writing systems of the worlds – alphabets, characters, and others.

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Learn Arabic in 60 Days — A Plan with Results( and Videos)
Languages | Arabic

Learn Arabic in 60 Days — A Plan with Results( and Videos)

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2018September 29, 2021

Here are all the things we’re going to do (or try) to learn Arabic fluently in 60 days in Egypt.

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How to Leave a Country Forever in One Thousand Excruciating Steps
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How to Leave a Country Forever in One Thousand Excruciating Steps

ByDana Hooshmand September 16, 2018May 11, 2019

There are just a few simple steps to follow to leave a country forever, and if you do, you’ll be guaranteed to only still forget a whole lot of things and maybe cry.

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Overcoming Fear Speaking Languages
Editorial | Language Learning | Languages

Overcoming Fear Speaking Languages

ByDana Hooshmand September 9, 2018November 13, 2020

How fear makes us self-sabotage in achieving our goals of achieving difficult things, especially in language learning.

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Becoming a Hyperpolyglot
Editorial | Language Learning | Languages

Becoming a Hyperpolyglot

ByDana Hooshmand September 4, 2018February 29, 2020

The story of the casual polyglot woman who spoke fourteen languages and changed my life.

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