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  • Fluent in 3 Months Premium Review

    Fluent in 3 Months Premium Review

    A few months ago, I surveyed you guys about the type of content you’d like to read on 5-Minute Language. Many of you told me you’d like to see more reviews of the various language products available out there. Here’s the first one in the series – a review of Benny Lewis’ Fluent in 3…

  • 8 Ways To Improve Your Focus When Learning a Language

    8 Ways To Improve Your Focus When Learning a Language

    How good are you at ignoring distractions when learning languages? If it’s something you’re currently struggling with, check out my eight tips on how you can improve your focus when learning a foreign language – hope they will help you stay focused! 1. Clear away mental clutter Switch everything off for 15 minutes and get…

  • 12 Things Ultra-productive Language Learners Do Differently

    12 Things Ultra-productive Language Learners Do Differently

    Would you like to become a more productive language learner? Below, you’ll find 12 things that ultra-productive language learners do differently. Hope some of these strategies will help you achieve your goals! 1. They get ready for tomorrow today Productive language learners finish their learning sessions by preparing for their next one. Procrastination can often…

  • 5 Things Language Learners Should Do Every Sunday

    5 Things Language Learners Should Do Every Sunday

    Sundays are great for maximising your language learning potential. Check out these five things that all language learners can try in order to improve their chances of language success. As with anything, do the things that make it right for you – feel free to adapt this list to suit your individual needs! 1. Review last…

  • 8 things confident foreign language speakers do differently

    8 things confident foreign language speakers do differently

    1. They focus on communication We all aim for a perfect balance between fluency and accuracy when speaking a foreign language. We want to be fluent and speak fast, and not make any language mistakes at the same time. Sometimes, though, it’s good to just focus on communication. Try making getting your message across your…