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TED Talk: Why I keep speaking up, even when people mock my accent
Many TED Talks make you think, but this one gave me so many FEELS! I absolutely love Safwat’s story and how he overcame fear and resistance to be himself, own his voice (Pakistani accent, stuttering, and all), and continue creating his unique flavor of animation.
FAQ: What is the Easiest Language to Learn? What is the Hardest?
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is the easiest language to learn? What is the hardest?” My answer is rarely what the individual expects, nor is it usually the neat, tidy, TV-friendly answer they hope for…
3 Ways Polyglots Make Time in Their Day for Language Learning
As I’ve interviewed dozens of polyglots (those fluent in multiple languages) for The Language Mastery Show, I’ve discovered that the world’s best language learners don’t succeed because of outlier intellects or unusual genetic predispositions. They succeed because they develop and stick to daily habits and routines that provide the input and practice their brains need to a acquire a language. And guess what? You and I can do exactly the same thing, whether we want to learn our first foreign language or our fifteenth. One of the most important daily habits I’ve observed is that polyglots are extremely efficient with their time, and find ways to sneak in a little language study here and there no matter how busy their work or personal lives may be. Here are three ways that polyglots squeeze in daily language practice.