2020-06-21 15:32
The 2-week intensive digital summer school seemed to go really fast. I have to say I never thought I would enjoy learning Dutch Grammar so much! The teacher was engaging and humorous and I w… Read More
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2020-06-10 15:12
I believe that to truly learn a language you need to engage all of your senses! One of the best ways to do this is to get into ‘De keuken’ BoerenkoolStamppot is one of the most a… Read More
2020-06-08 22:51
Day 1 of the intensive Dutch Summer School and I have to say I really enjoyed it! The tutor was fun, engaging, and explained things really clearly. The international class engaged well with… Read More
2020-06-07 00:01
It’s Sunday! Tomorrow I will be starting an intensive 2-week Dutch learning programme. The lessons will be held on Zoom in the evening, but the real work starts today… The progr… Read More
2020-05-27 18:07
In June I’ll be taking part in an intensive 2 week Dutch Summer School, normally held in Amsterdam this year due to COVID19 the event has moved online! The summer school is a program o… Read More
2020-05-16 21:25
Ik ben Trisha. Ik kom uit Engeland en ik leer Nederlands! In 2019 I successfully completed 100 days in Dutch taking me from an absolute beginner (A0 Level) to being able to use basic gr… Read More
2020-01-01 12:15
WOW it’s 2020 already!!! As a child I thought flying cars would be a thing by now and I would own one! Clearly influenced by Back to the Future! I also saw myself as being old, really… Read More
2019-12-26 21:16
The Parleremo Language Marathon will be the BIGGEST language challenge of 2020… Continue reading →
The post Boost Learning with the Parleremo Language Marathon appeared first on… Read More
2019-12-10 15:40
At Language Learners Journal we believe in a mindful approach to language learning using more tangible products in addition to online resources. We are delighted to announce our Crowdfunding… Read More
2019-12-01 13:40
Hoi! Back in September 2019, I started learning Dutch. For this 100 day language project I wanted to demonstrate that… There is no secret ingredient to learning a language. You really… Read More
2019-11-02 21:16
The Parleremo Language Marathon will be the BIGGEST language challenge of 2020… Continue reading →
The post The Parleremo Language Marathon Challenge appeared first on Language L… Read More
2019-10-25 05:11
Join world leading polyglots and avid language learners from around the globe for a virtual get together in aid of Dementia. … Continue reading →
The post Your Invitation to a Vi… Read More
2019-10-20 05:48
5 Obstacles when learning Dutch. … Continue reading →
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2019-09-22 07:47
There are a lot of language learning challenges to choose from these days. From 26-day mini-challenges to 100-day mega language marathons. Here are 10 things you can do to ensure the success… Read More
2019-09-17 04:56
Learning Dutch in 100 days. … Continue reading →
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2019-08-17 20:54
Emoji - the digital gesture! … Continue reading →
The post Emoji aren’t ruining language: they’re a natural substitute for gesture 🔥🔥🔥 appeare… Read More
2019-08-11 16:30
Learning Dutch in 100 days!… Continue reading →
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2019-08-06 14:51
It's not a sprint. It's a language learning marathon. … Continue reading →
The post Announcement: Introducing the Parleremo Language Marathon appeared first on Language Learners… Read More
2019-08-06 14:51
It's not a sprint. It's a language learning marathon. … Continue reading →
The post ANNONCEMENT: Introducing the Parleremo Language Marathon appeared first on Language Learners J… Read More
2019-07-21 17:00
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE: The 28-day language journaling challenge (#langbujo) from Language Learners Journal has daily suggested prompts and even some fun activities to enable you to take person… Read More
2019-07-02 05:00
In honour of the 2019 year of Indigenous Language, Language Learners Journal Founder Trisha explores the Scots Language. … Continue reading →
The post #Clear the List: Exploring… Read More
2019-06-28 19:16
*** OUT NOW!!! *** A very special edition of Parrot Time Magazine to mark the year of #Indigenouslanguages 2019 ❤️ ▶️ http://www.parrottime.com/index.php You can r… Read More
2019-04-26 04:55
From the 1st – 28th May Language Learners Journal will be running a 28-Day Gratitude Challenge in our online community The Self-Development Hub. All you have to do is post one thing a… Read More
2019-03-12 13:48
Have you heard of Parrot time Magazine? Seeing as this is the International Year of Indigenous Languages, we will producing a special edition of the Parrot Time Magazine, which will be devot… Read More
2019-03-02 18:34
My focus in 2019 is Mandarin Chinese, #AyearofMandarin. Here are my learning goals for March. To keep me focused and motivated this month I will be introducing monthly themes and taking part… Read More
2019-02-17 15:59
This year Language learners Journal Founder Trisha Dunbar will be focusing on Chinese Mandarin. Although there are a number of different Chinese dialects including Cantonese and Shanghaiese… Read More
2019-02-12 01:01
The Self-Development Hub for Busy Language Learners has just launched it's mentorship programme so that you can get or give free language learning support to another member of our community Read More
2019-02-07 05:30
Word searches and crosswords may not be on the forefront of the mind when it comes to language learning resources, but the ability to solve these puzzles… Read more "10 Surprising Ben… Read More
2019-02-03 17:36
February is the month of romance, therefore, I have decided to focus on a romance language and will be brushing up on my Spanish. After my short… Read more "February 2019 Language Goa… Read More
2018-12-22 16:21
We would like to wish all our subscribers, members and followers a happy holiday period and best wishes for the new year! Thank you for your support during 2018. We hope you reach all of you… Read More
2018-11-23 05:58
The Clozemaster Review: Play whilst you learn! Recently I was asked to test Clozemaster an awesome way to learn languages via 1980s arcade style gamification. I have heard a lot… Read More
2018-11-14 16:29
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body, and it has many parts that are responsible for a variety of everyday activities. One of the activities that we do every day is communic… Read More
2018-11-11 10:30
“Mindfulness might simply be described as choosing and learning to control our focus of attention.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Without trying to sound too morbid…… Read More
2018-11-01 04:58
I am super excited to announce the launch of the brand new challenge from Language Learners Journal that will be going live on the 5th January. The #15x100Challenge will kick-start you… Read More
2018-10-30 18:23
Vocabulary is one of the most essential components of any language. While grammar is nice to know, the knowledge of what sequence to put those names, feelings, and concepts will do you littl… Read More
2018-10-28 17:58
There is a misconception that it takes 21 days to form a habit. In reality forming a habit depends on the individual and the changes that one wishes to make. The misconception stems fro… Read More
2018-10-21 03:58
65 Inspiring challenge ideas to improve your life Read More
2018-10-12 22:31
Hola! 你好! Živjo, அகவுக்குரல், Bonjour… Welcome to #clearthelist. Hosted by the lov… Read More
2018-10-12 17:48
Language Learners Journal is proud to announce that Language Learner’s Amplified: The 15×100 Challenge has launched and there is still time to join us… The Way it Works It… Read More
2018-09-05 14:45
So many people say that they’d like to learn a new language, but the reality is that not everyone actually makes good on their plans. Whenever you’re learning something new, goal… Read More
2018-08-28 16:09
38.3 million. That’s how many people in the U.S. speak Spanish, but if your child is studying Spanish in school, they might not be one of them. If your student is in third- or fourth-y… Read More
2018-08-27 23:23
The brain is the most critical part of the body. It regulates everything we do, from sleeping to running to abstract thought. It is always working. This means that the brain needs fuel to pe… Read More
2018-08-27 13:48
Hola! 你好! Živjo, Bonjour… It’s September ALREADY!!! Welcome to #clearthelist. Hosted by the lovely Shannon of Eurolinguiste and … Read More
2018-08-17 17:52
All of us, whether we know it or not, are temporarily abled. Anything can happen at any time, and suddenly, we have a disability. This article will look at the definition of a traumatic brai… Read More
2018-08-14 04:00
The theme for the 28 day Take Action Calendar for Language Learners from Language Learners Journal (LLJ) is all about Going Scroll Free for September and getting more creative… Read More
2018-08-12 02:51
Trying to live your healthiest life with so many conflicting sources of information available can be difficult. To top that off, there is still a lot of science surrounding the human body an… Read More
2018-08-05 18:28
It's time for a digital detox and social re-collaboration... Read More
2018-08-02 16:31
Writing in another language is just as important as reading and speaking it, especially when it comes to marketing. So much business marketing is conducted online, which reaches to the furth… Read More
2018-08-01 07:16
Measuring a person’s IQ (Intelligence Quotient) has been common practice for decades. But in recent years, researchers have directed their attention to the study of a person’s Em… Read More
2018-08-01 07:12
Featured image via St. Louis Corporate Housing Traveling can be one of the most entertaining things to do in life. Not only is this an enjoyable experience, but you will have an opportunity… Read More
2018-08-01 04:08
1. Visiting the country? Take some pictures… They don’t have to be brilliant they just need to be meaningful to you! Don’t have any pictures check out UnSplash where you c… Read More
2018-07-25 04:07
Popular with designers, mood boards show where ideas for materials, colours, and themes come from. Mood boards can easily be adapted for visual language learning. With the aid of techn… Read More
2018-07-14 18:06
This summer I will be taking part in a 3-month long language challenge with Richard Simcott of Speaking Fluently and Máirín Millward from Mo’s Languag… Read More
2018-07-08 14:38
This 28 day Take Action Calendar for Language Learners from Language Learners Journal (LLJ) has daily suggested activities and prompts to enable you to take personal responsib… Read More
2018-07-08 05:56
Empowering independent language learning and teaching on Instagram via a more mindful approach Read More
2018-07-03 04:00
So you are independently studying English? How can you practice speaking English without anyone to help you? Writing, reading, listening—these skills can all be practiced i… Read More
2018-06-15 09:09
American Sign Language is the fourth most studied foreign language in the United States, and it continues to grow in popularity, and yet it remains a bit of a mystery to the general public… Read More
2018-06-12 06:35
The human brain controls the mental status that guides our physical functions. Although the body is amazingly orchestrated to navigate various crises or abrupt changes that alter these proce… Read More
2018-06-09 13:17
Hola! 你好! Welcome to my latest language learning update through #clearthelist. Hosted by Shannon of Eurolinguiste and Lindsay of Lindsay Does Languages… Read More
2018-06-07 04:00
Speechling Review: Is this website and app right for you? Recently I was asked to test Speechling. Speechling is a website and app that makes it easy to improve your speaking skills in Chine… Read More
2018-06-02 11:29
The world is becoming an increasingly smaller place. With global travel, global trade, and recreation bringing together people from around the globe for different reasons, it is essential th… Read More
2018-05-29 04:58
A lot of our behavior is habitual. We have good habits that help us to live by our own values, achieve our goals or acquire new skills, such as languages. In addition, over time we can devel… Read More
2018-05-22 04:08
An ancient eastern practice, redesigned for western society and backed up by modern day science. In recent years, improved technology has allowed scientists to measure the impact that mindfu… Read More
2018-05-14 04:07
This week is World Mental Health Week and this year's theme is 'stress'.
Is stress impacting upon your learning ability? If so, what can you do about it?
#MHAW #Stress #LanguageLearner… Read More
2018-05-06 04:07
Want to learn a new language in a more creative way? You could choose from a Bullet Journal or an interactive language notebook, but what’s the difference? Bullet Journaling… Read More
2018-05-01 04:58
In school, you may have been told off for daydreaming! Daydreaming is a bad thing, right?
What if we got this WRONG!
New research has shown the incredible benefits that daydreaming has f… Read More
2018-03-28 16:28
Due to the success of previous events, I will be hosting an online Ask Me Anything session on mindfulness for business professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs. The event w… Read More
2018-03-07 05:00
Guest Blogger: Bryce DeCora, Founder of Finite Languages. Sometimes we learn from the most unlikely sources. I learned my first magic trick from a cereal box. I le… Read More
2018-03-02 05:00
Language Learning Goals for March In March I’ll be continuing with Italian and Mandarin. I’ll also be sharing the tools, techniques, and resources that I’m using to help me… Read More
2018-02-28 05:00
Guest Post: Fiona from Viva Languages Anyone who has ever tried to learn another language knows that speaking is by far the most difficult skill to master! The annoying thing is… Read More
2018-02-26 05:08
I am super excited to announce the launch of ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Holistic Learning’, my brand new online Udemy course on the 8th March 2018. I struggled with… Read More
2018-02-24 10:01
It’s important to grow as an individual. We all know how important it is to create new goals for the future, but if you can’t believe in yourself or feel directionless, growing o… Read More
2018-02-21 05:00
Practising mindfulness is a powerful way to get better results in language learning Read More
2018-02-16 21:01
Language Learners Journal is proud to announce our partnership working with LingoHut™ and Sciveremo Publishing Read More
2018-02-14 20:00
But how can you make your plan work and what if you can’t achieve your goal anyway? How can you motivate yourself to keep going even when the crosswind is too strong to set some steps… Read More
2018-02-04 05:47
February is the month of romance, therefore, I have decided to focus on some Romance Languages. So I will be brushing up on my French and Spanish, and tackling a brand new language that… Read More
2018-01-22 05:37
The Ultimate Guide to Pompey Slang Read More
2018-01-19 05:37
For the last few weeks, I’ve been working on my newest class for Skillshare which officially launched earlier this week. If you’re not familiar, Skillshare is an online lea… Read More
2018-01-15 05:38
‘How to Amplify your Language Learning’ is now available on Skillshare 🚀 http://skl.sh/2AFRVXG Learning a lang… Read More
2018-01-12 18:37
One of the best ways to learn languages is to engage in conversations in your target language, but the majority of the time, we aren’t really listening or paying attention. We may be t… Read More
2018-01-07 05:30
Language Learners Journal is thrilled to announce the launch of our crowdfunding campaign on 18th January 2018! Read More
2018-01-04 07:17
Teachers, administrators, and parents all share the same common goal of providing children with the best education possible. With that said, for children to excel to their full potential, it… Read More
2017-12-28 22:30
你好, I am excited to announce that in 2018 I will be studying Chinese Mandarin. To help keep me motivated I’ll be taken part in the Language Learners Amplified Program (#L… Read More
2017-12-22 04:00
I would like to wish all my subscribers, members and followers a happy holiday period and best wishes for the new year! Thank you for your support during 2017 it is very much appreciated. If… Read More
2017-12-18 04:27
We are not born with a positive ‘go do‘ mindset. It is our experiences, cultural background and religious beliefs that shape who we are as individuals. Although our genetics do h… Read More
2017-12-13 19:37
I’m so excited to announce that I now have mindful learning classes on Skillshare! If you ever wanted to learn some mindfulness techniques but felt intimidated, weren’t sur… Read More
2017-12-11 04:37
Have you ever planned your language learning goals for the year ahead? Now I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions, but I do like a plan! A plan for accomplishing my language learning… Read More
2017-12-10 08:30
Are you struggling with focus and motivation which is leading to non-productivity in your language Learning? Mindful Learning: How to be More Focused and Productive… Read More
2017-12-07 06:43
Some people seem to be born with an abundance of self-confidence. Most people, however, struggle in at least one area of their lives with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. Don’t l… Read More
2017-11-27 04:30
Review of 2017 & Goals for 2018 Read More
2017-11-23 12:58
When it comes to business, there are many aspects you need to consider to be successful. One of the most important things is which languages to learn. If you know some useful languages, you… Read More
2017-11-20 05:30
7 Ways Dehydration is Making You Dumb! Read More
2017-11-10 16:17
How to be more productive and focused when learning languages via simple Mindfulness techniques Read More
2017-11-06 04:30
Monday 13th November is world kindness day and the launch of the #CaptureKindness Challenge. Read More
2017-11-05 17:23
Hello everyone. My gosh, October was like I blinked and missed it! I am taking a much-needed break during November and December from language learning to focus on my online business. A… Read More
2017-10-27 11:23
We’ve all heard it, too much of anything is a bad thing. This is especially the case for extended periods of studying. While you need to study to retain and learn information, too much… Read More
2017-10-27 03:37
Introducing the Tones 你好, I am currently studying Chinese Mandarin as the language I will study for the next 90 days. In my first week of the challenge, I have decided to go ba… Read More
2017-10-25 03:07
Personalized web-based English tutoring lessons Jabez Roberts is a native English and Jamaican Creole speaker. He speaks and understands a great deal of Spanish and a lot of French too! He h… Read More
2017-10-20 09:39
The course: A Beginner’s Guide to Mindful Learning I am super excited to announce the launch of ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Mindful Learning‘, my online Udemy co… Read More
2017-10-09 03:47
“We aim above the mark to hit the mark”. – Ralph Waldo Emerson S.M.A.R.T.T stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely and Tangible. I love the acronym a… Read More
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