The Secrets to Developing Advanced Fluency in a Foreign Language
Many people are after “the” perfect method to learn a language, but I don’t think there’s any one perfect method. However, there are some universal principles one should follow in order to learn a language in a “brain-friendly way”. Principle 1: Time Time is a crucial factor in language learning. There is no doubt...
How and why polyglots don’t confuse languages
MICHAL: welcome to Poland, we are in Poznan and we have the pleasure and opportunity to speak with 3 great polyglots, can you introduce yourselves please? RICHARD: my name is Richard Simcott and I am from the UK, I have been in Poland now for a month trying to improve my polish and my passion...
How I started learning Polish
A question I get asked often is “Why did you start language X”? To tell you the truth though, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. I picked up each of the different languages I speak for different reasons, and each decision depended on a number of factors. The same goes for my latest flirt,...
The 4 Universal Laws of Learning – David Mansaray
When we struggle to improve our performance in a chosen field, it’s usually because we’ve disobeyed simple laws of learning. Knowing what these laws are can improve the way we learn, however it’s important to remember that knowledge is potential power, and that power is only released through the application of knowledge. A person...
Taking a foreign language: a life test you’re never ready for – Tess Pajaron
Have you ever dreamed of being able to woo somebody with your words in another language? If being bilingual is something you have frequently dreamt about, you may decide to embark on a journey to learning a foreign language. While the journey at a glance may seem like a thrill with new found knowledge at...
Interview about Kazahkstan: Amir
Amir and I have decided to talk about his country Kazahkstan. The conversaion is similar to the the the one where we spoke about my experiences in Catalunya. Привет всем! С вами снова Лука. В этот раз мы с моим другом Амиром решили записать интервью по русски и это интервью будет о его Родине а...
Is living in-country strictly necessary to learn a foreign language?
Since moving to Paris, meeting foreigners is a snap for me. I go to the SNAX bar (featured on the CANAL+ show). People meet up there to practice their languages. You get a badge as you walk through the door and you write your name and the languages you speak on it. It is a fantastic...
How language exchange is like tug of war – Josef Wigren
Josef Wigren is a Swedish language lover I have been friends with for more than six years. We have been exchanging ideas and talked about a lot of interesting stuff over the years on a lot of varying subjects including marketing and languages. He lives in Uppsala, Sweden together with his wife and runs his...
The secret to learning a foreign language: resonate with it – Susanna Zaraysky
Susanna is a friend of mine and an outstanding polyglot. We had a lovely chat on Skype some time ago, and agreed on the importance of “feeling” the language, “resonating” with it. Having a good pronunciation is not mere vanity, ir plays an important role when it comes to communicating with other human beings....
The secret to living in Catalonia: Amir interviews Luca about his experience in Spain
Amir Orbadayev is a very good friend of mine and a great polyglot. We got to know each other 3 years ago thanks to YouTube. We had great chats on Skype and even recorded some multilingual interviews like this one. Amir has his own YouTube channel and recently founded an interesting website, where he shares...
Top 100 Language Lovers 2012 – Voting has started!
The Polyglot Dream needs your vote! The Top 100 Language Lovers 2012 competition has started. Every year this competition ranks language blogs, Facebook pages and Twitter accounts for the public. I need your vote to get The Polyglot Dream out to a wider audience. Why? A good place in the list will secure more visitors...
Forget it: the secret of remembering words
Words are without a doubt the basic elements, the “bricks” of a language. Learning new words represents a serious challenge for many language learners. Acquiring lots of words fast is a dream for every language learner. For some, it is a real obsession. Quite often, these efforts are met with disappointment and frustration. It is...
