Why I’m still learning languages in my 70s

There are three stages of comprehension in any new language. Early on, you barely understand anything — and that's fine. The goal at that stage isn't comprehension; it's letting your brain pick up the patterns. Then comes the long middle stretch where you're learning words but li ...  Show more

I've been chipping away at Arabic for years, and I recently sat down with Hasan Alhamwi, the founder of Arabic All The Time. He left a career in civil engineering to build the largest library of Arabic comprehensible input on the internet. We talked about why videos beat textbook ...  Show more

When talking to someone in something other than your native language, it sometimes helps to know what other languages they speak. This not only helps you to learn more about a person, but can also potentially give you insight into other things you have in common with them. In ...

Can you understand advanced English? Practice your advanced English listening skills as we share about our CHILDHOOD MEMORIES.

Listen to the conversation and learn to understand and speak about your past jobs in English with our slow English podcast! This lesso ...

Why do so many people around the world want to learn a new language? 🌍 Is it for travel, work, or just for fun? In this episode of the 5-Minute English Podcast, you’ll practice listening to a natural English conversation and improve your speaking step by step.👉 Don’t forget to ...  Show more

Learn all about those little phrases and words which Spanish speakers use to keep conversations going, show their understanding, interrupt people, and more!