Music is a universal language. It brings people together, evokes emotions, and plays a meaningful role in our everyday lives. But more than that, it can also be a great tool for learning a language by making the process more engaging and, quite frankly, more enjoyable. Every person who decides…
A word is an ingredient of communication. And just as in cooking, we need more than one ingredient to make a recipe work. Even more importantly, for a dish to come out delicious, understanding which ingredients work well together is key. That's exactly what word chunking is all about -…
We've all been there. Whether it's giving a presentation, walking into an interview, or meeting a new group of people, there are moments when the right words just seem to evaporate. And when learning vocabulary in a foreign language this feeling can be even more intense, with so many unfamiliar…
Who doesn't struggle to remember vocabulary when learning a new language? With so many different ways to learn vocabulary out there, you might be wondering which one you should choose. This post will give you an overview of the Goldlist Method, which stands out for its stress free approach, and…
Are you ready? Read the following Hebrew (phonetical) sentence out loud: Ani yachol laasot et zeh! Congratulations! You've just spoken Hebrew. And you said, "I can do it!" This little exercise highlights three essential principles of language learning that I hold dear as a teacher. Believe in yourself. Because you…
I know what it's like to be on the hunt for the most effective language learning techniques. As a language teacher, I've spent countless hours trying out every method under the sun, always eager to find the next game-changer for my students. When ChatGPT came onto the scene, I couldn't…
Imagine you're in a new city armed with a map to guide you though the unfamiliar streets. That's what using mnemonics in language learning can do for your vocabulary journey. It's like a map in your mind taking you from thought to expression. In this post, we'll explore the history,…
Imagine singing along to your favorite song, easily matching the singer's voice, rhythm, and tone without even trying. If you can do that, you can shadow! Shadowing is a powerful language learning technique. By mimicking native speakers, you can develop an ear for your target language and absorb new vocabulary…
Today, we're going to dive into the wonderful world of flashcards for language learning. They've been around for ages and have helped countless learners expand their vocabulary and master foreign languages. Despite being such a simple tool, flashcards have proven time and time again that they're an effective way to…
Want to be a master in your new language? You need words! They are the ingredients of communication and our connections. An we all want to be able to learn the foreign words we need express ourselves well. In fact, the number one reason my students seek me out is…
