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49 Best Movies in Spanish on Netflix, Prime and YouTube


You’ve done all the things. You have the apps. You’ve enrolled in the courses. You’ve even travelled to Spanish speaking countries. You’re determined to master español, if it’s the last thing you do. 





But unless you’re regularly listening

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5 Huge Reasons to Attend Women In Language 2020


Have you heard of Women in Language? 





It’s an online language event where you can learn from women experts in language learning - this year’s line-up is amazing 🙌





I had a little chat with organiser Lindsay Williams

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Why I’m Learning West African Languages… And You Should, Too!


More people are learning foreign languages than ever before. And thanks to globalization, access to media from abroad, and the myriad of language learning apps, it’s never been easier. You can even learn fictional languages such as Klingon and

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Black lives matter: what can we do in the language learning community?


Joy of Languages probably isn’t an ideal platform to talk politics, but this isn’t about politics.





It’s about people. In the United States, the UK and globally.





I’m struggling to find the right words, so I’ll borrow Banksy’s instead

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37 fantastique French TV shows to learn French on Netflix, Prime and Youtube


Have you ever thought about using French TV shows to learn French?





It sounds fantastique - pour yourself a glass of rouge and snuggle up on the sofa while everyone else in your French class drives themselves crazy trying to

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54 best Italian TV shows to learn Italian on Netflix, Amazon prime, Sky and Youtube




Watching Italian TV shows is a fantastic way to practice, because you can do ALL the following things at once:





  • Train yourself to understand native speakers better by listening to realistic conversations.
  • Get into Italian culture and “visit” different

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Speaking a foreign language: the complete guide


Why do you want to learn a foreign language?‌





You might want to enjoy travelling more, connect with people from other cultures or get closer to friends and family members.





Come to think of it, you probably don’t

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The 7 bad habits of really successful language learners

Let’s be honest.


You probably already know what you need to do to learn a foreign language:


1. Study regularly.


2. Learn the grammar and vocabulary.


3. Practice speaking a lot.


The tricky part is putting all that stuff into

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Fallen off the language learning wagon? 9 gentle ways to get back to it

I'll start tomorrow.


No wait, on Monday. Next month. In January. Once I've finished this or that.


There are lots of good reasons to fall out of learning a language: You might:




  1. Be overwhelmed with work or home

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Ode to the language learner. This is for you.

This is for you.

For all that time and ink you spent on word lists and verb tables.

The one who hears that there's no point in learning a language "because everyone speaks English". But you do it anyway

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The 14 best TV shows to learn Spanish on Netflix (and Amazon Prime)

Have you ever thought about learning Spanish by watching Spanish TV shows?

Instead of sitting in a classroom memorising irregular verbs, you could be learning Spanish by sitting on the couch in your pyjamas munching popcorn.

But if it was

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italki: The ultimate guide to learning a language with online tutors

Talking to native speakers.

Everyone knows it's the best way to learn a foreign language. But there's one problem with this method that no one talks about.

In the beginning, those native speakers may not want to talk

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Does your personality make you good (or bad) at foreign languages? With Professor Tim Keeley

Why are some people good at learning languages?

Or not so good?

Is it motivation, memory or experience?

These things can make a difference. But many of the people I know who speak several languages also share certain personality traits

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How to Learn a Language You Hated In School

Guest Post by Kerstin from Fluent Language

The school subjects you hated leave scars.

I have so often told new people that I work with languages and I teach German, just to hear them say “God, I was terrible at

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[Video] 13 Spanish Phrases to Ace Your First Spanish Conversation

Having a conversation in Spanish can feel scary at first.


There are so many things that could go wrong!




  1. You forget a word or some grammar mid-sentence.

  2. You don't understand what they said to you.

  3. They reply in

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14 Addictive Italian YouTube Channels to Learn Italian (+ Subtitles)



You know those "Giovanni checks into a hotel" style dialogues you find in most Italian textbooks?

They're ok if you want to pick up a few polite phrases for travelling. But not so great if you want

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To learn a language this year, stop saying this word

A few months ago, I decided to try and become fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

I made a plan.

Looking at people who'd already done it, I worked out that it'd probably take me around 1500 hours. If I

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French Filler Words: 9 Simple Ways to Sound Très French (with French is Beautiful)

Have you ever noticed how cheesy the dialogues in French textbooks sound?

They use the same words and grammar as French people do in real life, but something doesn't sound quite right.

One of the reasons is that textbook

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Santé! Can alcohol help you speak a foreign language?

Lots of people say they speak a foreign language better after a drink or two.

It seems logical.

One of the trickiest things about speaking a language is the nerves and alcohol lowers inhibitions.

But does drinking really help you

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Spanish Filler Words: 19 Small but Powerful Words to Sound More Native

What’s the difference between a Spanish learner and a native speaker?

There are obvious things, like pronunciation and grammar.

But there’s another difference that people hardly ever talk about. Little words that Spanish speakers use all the time, but that

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Joy of Languages probably isn’t an ideal platfor Joy of Languages probably isn’t an ideal platform to talk politics, but this isn’t about politics.

It’s about people. In the United States, the UK and globally.

I’m struggling to find the right words, so I’ll borrow Banksy’s instead:
At first I thought I should just shut up and listen to black people about this issue.
But why would I do that? It’s not their problem, it’s mine.
People of colour are being failed by the system. The white system. Like a broken pipe flooding the apartment of the people living downstairs […] it’s not their job to fix it.

I don’t have the answers, but I do know that we all need to take part in the repair work.

It’s not possible to be neutral or “stay out of it” by staying silent.

Silence allowed the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many before them. It endorses the systemic racism and quiet discrimination that black people live with each day. 
I stand with black lives matter.

As a community I hope we can stand together, support each other, learn and most importantly, do something.

In the article in my bio, you'll find resources including a great video from @elementarychinese in which he gives advice on how to stop getting sucked into the Internet  loop and contribuite to positive change. 
If you're white and want to participate, but you're not sure what to say or how to act, you'll find a couple of guides that might help. 
Another thing we can do in this space is share the work of black creators who are doing cool stuff in the online language community, not just now, but always. 
In the post, you'll find brilliant language learning materials from: @blackgirlslearnlanguages @nicole_the_linguaphile
@iye.loves.languages
@elementarychinese
@ezinaulo.igbo
@nikki_dee_speaks

Keep sharing in the comments, I'd love for you to add your own too.
Why do you want to learn a foreign language?‌⁠ Why do you want to learn a foreign language?‌⁠
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You might want to enjoy travelling more, connect with people from other cultures or get closer to friends and family members. Come to think of it, you probably don’t want to learn it at all. You want to *speak* a foreign language.⁠
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A foreign language is a bit like swimming. Some theory, like learning how to coordinate your arms, can improve your technique. But the only way to get better is to jump in and start flapping around.⁠
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Up on the blog, you’ll find strategies to help you speak a foreign language, including how to: ⁠
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➡ Get started and know what to say. ⁠
➡ Stop worrying about making mistakes.⁠
➡ Deal with mind blanks - and impress natives at the same time.⁠
➡ Find people to practice with.⁠
So nice to be back on the Chinese train… 🚂 🚂⁠
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I’m highlighting the bits that I don’t understand, then asking my tutor to explain them in lessons. It’s interesting and helps a lot! ⁠
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What language are you learning? Have you got any tips or techniques to share that are working well for you at the moment? ⁠
⁠ How do you stick with your language in the beg ⁠
How do you stick with your language in the beginning when there isn't much progress? You know you can't learn a language overnight but there are always *those* days where you wonder if you'll ever see progress anytime in the future.⁠
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There are a few techniques to see your progress (like recording yourself, keeping track of your old notebooks etc), but the simplest way is to forget about all that stuff and just trust that if you keep practicing, you’ll get better. ⁠
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Successful language learners don’t mind being terrible for a while - they know it’s just a normal part of learning a new skill. ⁠
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What other “bad” habits can help you learn a language? Find out at joyoflanguages.com - click the link in my bio and you'll find the bad habits article waiting for you at the top 🍩 ⁠
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