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Choosing A Language to Learn: Three Questions to Ask
Editorial | Language Learning Guides and Resources | Languages

Choosing A Language to Learn: Three Questions to Ask

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018September 15, 2023

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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Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly
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Our Favourite Apps to Learn Languages Quickly

ByDana Hooshmand September 30, 2018August 19, 2023

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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How to Blend In (in a Foreign Country)
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How to Blend In (in a Foreign Country)

ByDana Hooshmand September 29, 2018June 24, 2023

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
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How to Read and Write Any Language — A Quick Guide

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2018July 12, 2023

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

ByDana Hooshmand September 28, 2018July 12, 2023

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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Becoming a Hyperpolyglot
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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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