Best Less-Common Language Learning Resources: What Actually Works
A clear, opinionated guide to building a study stack for less-common languages, from textbooks and tutors to sentence banks, audio habits, and community support.
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Follow Your Curiosity in Language Learning
Explaining a technique I used to follow online resources to learn languages by following my curiosity.
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italki Review (2026): What 200+ Lessons Taught Us
Our italki review after hundreds of lessons across more than ten languages: how to choose teachers, use trial lessons, set expectations, and decide when an online tutor is worth paying for.
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Editorial | Language Learning Guides and Resources | Languages | Martial Arts Guides, Vocabulary, Reviews, and Resources | Skills
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) vs Language Learning — A Linguist’s Perspective
Reflections on comparing learning a martial art with language learning.
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Learn Languages Faster as an Adult
How adults can learn languages much faster than children, and how to use your age and experience to your advantage in learning.
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“Why Do They Switch to English?” — Thoughts, tips and tricks for language explorers
Some thoughts and tips on when people switch to English, when you were speaking to them in the native language.
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(Scary) Pro Tip: Delete Your Old Flashcards!
A suggestion for long-term language learners: Throw away or delete your old flashcards.
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AI for Language Learning in 2026: What It’s Actually Good At
How to use AI for language learning in 2026: voice conversation, corrections, role-play, comprehensible input, writing, vocabulary, and the mistakes AI still makes.
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Learning Just Enough Language to Order Food
Notes on learning just enough of a language to order food.
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Anki Notes vs Cards — Explained (For Language Learners)
How to think about cards vs notes in language learning with Anki.
