2020-12-07 09:57
Learning a language can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. For students with learning disabilities (LD), learning a language can be even more challenging – yet the payoff can b… Read More
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OptiLingo is a site devoted to the optimal way to learn languages, hence our name. Of course, we are not alone in this area. There are tons of people looking to learn languages, and few of them want the slow, inefficient way. How we got here is what makes us a bit unique.
2020-11-19 16:11
With so many of them on the market, it can be impossible to find the best language learning apps.
Today, I want to help you to find which one will work best for you! Language learning a… Read More
2020-07-22 14:47
How the Proto-Indo-European Language Spread
Over 2.6 billion of the world’s population speak a language belonging to the Indo-European language family. Millions of people learned the l… Read More
2020-03-31 09:11
If you want to reach fluency in a foreign language, then you shouldn’t overlook the importance of reading. It’s a great way to ramp up your progress and get you speaking like a l… Read More
2020-03-11 08:00
Sometime in the fall of 2016, I received an odd message on Facebook. An ethnic Circassian whom I’d never met thanked me for helping him learn Turkish. This was a very strange message… Read More
2020-03-04 13:28
Where My Journey Began
My earliest memory is one of my most vivid. It was the first time I met my grandfather. It was the early 1980s, and I was in Damascus, Syria. I was the first-born chil… Read More
2020-02-24 18:51
An Exposé on Anja Spilker, CEO of ZALOA Languages
Walking into a language lesson led by ZALOA Language’s Anja Spilker may leave you a bit shocked at first. Seeing everyone stand… Read More
2020-02-06 21:07
The Arabic alphabet is as complex as it is beautiful. It can be somewhat intimidating to newcomers, and some have even joked that the Arabic alphabet looks more like Asian characters than ac… Read More
2020-01-28 19:47
And 10 Steps to Get Back on Track If You Do Get Burnt Out
There’s some debate as to whether or not language-learning burnout exists. Despite what a few polyglots might think, burnout i… Read More
2020-01-06 19:30
How Languages Help You Find Your Place in the World
People are often taken aback by me when I travel, especially in Russia. I speak Circassian, Russian, and English to varying degrees of flu… Read More
2020-01-06 19:30
How Languages Help You Find Your Place in the World
People are often taken aback by me when I travel, especially in Russia. I speak Circassian, Russian, and English to varying degrees of flu… Read More
2020-01-06 08:22
The Path to Becoming a Language-Learning Journalist
Kris Broholm is the host of Actual Fluency and avid student of language-learning. While he’s not a polyglot or a language learner hi… Read More
2020-01-03 10:46
Easy to Use Tools to Help You Learn a New Language
There’s no time like the present to learn a new language. And whether you prefer the desktop over your mobile, or you’re… Read More
2020-01-03 09:37
Will Foreign Language Learning Become Obsolete?
Technology continues to disrupt business while enhancing our lives. We can order food, pay bills, and find directions all from our cell… Read More
2019-12-23 06:37
Future Projection for Global Foreign Language-Learning
Our world continues to globalize. With technology, cultures, and people mix together faster than ever before. As a result, the drive to… Read More
2019-12-18 09:38
The Story of Richard Simcott, a Hyperpolyglot
Richard Simcott wasn’t born speaking 50 languages. In fact, he never set out to be a polyglot, let alone a hyperpolyglot. It just happened… Read More
2019-12-16 08:52
Set Yourself Up for Success When Learning Any Language
If you’re looking to rapidly achieve fluency in a foreign language, then you need a routine. This isn’t a preference, it&rs&hell…Read More
2019-12-05 15:29
How many times have you heard, or even said yourself, that somebody’s talented when it comes to learning languages? You’ve probably met children and adults who seem to have it al… Read More
2019-11-26 11:47
The goal isn’t to have one unifying language.
The cost of that is far too great. As major languages grow in popularity, they wipe out smaller languages. Smaller nations that live in p… Read More
2019-11-26 11:20
“Why do I need to learn a language? Everyone speaks English…”
Anyone who speaks more than one language or has a different first language other than English cringes at this… Read More
2019-11-26 09:47
America’s public education system has been on the decline for quite some time. It’s no secret that despite being a leading world economy, a global superpower, and a major influen… Read More
2019-11-26 09:46
More and more international companies continue to trade because we are in the Golden Age of Globalization, too. What is globalization? It’s a growing interdependence of countries on on… Read More
2019-11-26 09:38
It’s an interesting time to be a language learner. Every day, the wealth of language-learning resources continues to grow. At the same time, enrollment in foreign language classes cont… Read More
2019-11-26 09:37
We live in the Golden Age of Langauge-Learning. Enrollment in traditional foreign language classrooms continues to decline. At the same time, there have never been more language-learning res… Read More
2019-11-22 11:54
Who doesn’t love a good story? We’ve been telling them since before the written word. They’re an easy way to share our experiences and connect with one another. And as it t… Read More
2019-11-14 21:58
Is it possible to entertain your way to fluency?
Every language has four key components: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. While you need a solid understanding of each to master a f… Read More
2019-11-14 21:58
Is it possible to entertain your way to fluency?
Every language has four key components: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. While you need a solid understanding of each to master a f… Read More
2019-11-06 17:11
Raising kids is hard. And raising them in a multilingual environment is even harder. That’s why Testu Yung is an inspiration to me. He serves as a role model for parents like myself wh… Read More
2019-10-26 12:56
A common belief exists that if you want to reach fluency, you need immersion. People who hold this view argue that only by going to a faraway country and surrounding yourself with your targe… Read More
2019-10-15 12:44
Why Every Country Should be a Multilingual Country
There’s an old joke that a language is a dialect with an army. And there’s some truth in this, as modern languages are unique c… Read More
2019-10-15 10:00
Why You Should Find a Better Language-Learning Platform
Complete disclosure, I have my own language-learning program that competes with Duolingo. I need to be open about that first. And yet… Read More
2019-10-08 07:54
Technology and language-learning go hand-in-hand. We often overlook how an everyday tool like the internet has made it much easier to find and use language learning resources. While technolo… Read More
2019-10-07 13:39
Don’t worry. This is not going to be a post on how to make an actual study schedule. Most people don’t follow schedules very well. Believe me, I’ve tried. I’ve blocke… Read More
2019-09-27 16:53
Recently, DuoLingo met a tidal wave of social media outrage because of two phrases found on the platform that many are calling racist. A user discovered the following two phrases during a Sp… Read More
2019-09-26 16:53
Sooner or later, every new tech trend finds its way into language learning. And that’s what’s happening with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR).
Recently, Hyper Gri… Read More
2019-09-17 18:32
People decide to learn a new language for a variety of reasons. Work, love, or just the joy of acquiring something new all feature on the list of excellent incentives. And, of course, your l… Read More
2019-09-12 18:52
Language makes us unique. Sure, other creatures communicate, But we’re able to illustrate abstract thoughts and feelings using an arrangement of characters and sounds. Ideas, emotions… Read More
2019-09-10 21:04
Learning anything is a process. And while we all learn differently (at different rates, with different methods, etc.), we all tend to experience learning in similar ways. When we start off w… Read More
2019-09-10 09:09
Discover Your Level of Fluency Using the CEFR Self-Assessment
Fluency is one of the most debated terms in language-learning, and perhaps one of the most often misunderstood concepts. The rea… Read More
2019-09-04 16:31
Growth.
This is a term that is everywhere in the business world. Whether you’re in the marketing department, on the sales team, or sitting in the corner office, fanning the flame of yo… Read More
2019-08-09 10:29
Achieving Fluency in a Foreign Language Through Immersion
Educations.com conducted a recent survey revealing that when students sit down to choose where to study abroad, learning a new langu… Read More
2019-03-28 01:06
As an adult, you have a very busy schedule that may include a job, spouse, and children. What time would you really have to learn other things including nine different languages? However, if… Read More
2019-02-04 12:04
How Can You Learn More Than One Language at a Time?
For those of us who struggle trying to figure out how to learn German or any other language, the task can be challenging enough on its own… Read More
2019-02-04 11:52
How Can You Become Fluent in Multiple Languages?
It’s easy to be blown away by people’s ability to learn a second language if you’ve never learned one before. From the outs… Read More
2019-02-04 11:37
Successful Language Learning Takes the Right Mindset
Learning a language is challenging. If it weren’t, there wouldn’t be the vast array of programs and tools available that prom… Read More
2019-02-04 11:34
Why Learning to Listen Might be the Most Important Foreign Language Skill
People often rush to look for the best way to speak German or any other language right away. Others feel that r… Read More
2019-02-04 09:58
What Questions Do New Language Learners Tend to Ask?
Learning a foreign language provides plenty of benefits. It provides job opportunities, a better understanding of culture, and increased… Read More
2019-02-04 09:35
What’s the Fastest Way to Become Fluent in a Foreign Language?
Maybe you have an important test coming up, maybe you booked a fight to a foreign country, or maybe you are simply up for… Read More
2019-02-04 09:25
Does Technology Make Learning Languages Easier?
It seems like every time there’s an advancement in technology, it isn’t long before we figure out a way to apply it to language le… Read More
2019-02-04 06:08
Can Learning a New Language Alter How You See the World?
It seems like a clip out of the Matrix. You begin your foreign language learning program, trying to figure out how to learn Russian G… Read More
2019-02-04 06:01
Research Show Babies Benefit From Learning Foreign Languages
Learning a foreign language can give you a leg up on the competition and open up a world of experiences to you, but what about fo… Read More
2019-02-04 05:47
What Is the Best Way to Learn a Foreign Language?
If you’re looking for a quick way to learn French or any other foreign language successfully, then you have plenty of options availabl… Read More
2019-02-04 05:46
Is There a Limited Window People Have to Become Fluent in a Second Language?
If you decided today that you were going to start the best Russian language program, would it be too late? Sure… Read More
2019-02-04 05:30
Do You Really Need to Work Hard to Gain Fluency in a Foreign Language?
Many of us want to learn a foreign language, but the idea of committing the time and energy to succeed in one of the ma… Read More
2019-02-04 05:21
How Can Learning a New Language Benefit Your Brain Health?
There are plenty of reasons to learn a new language. You can develop a different perspective of culture, communicate better when tr… Read More
2019-02-04 05:19
Which Languages Have Withstood the Test of Time?
No one is certain when language began, but we do know that it originated long before ancient times. If you’re a native English speaker… Read More
2019-02-01 06:51
Is Grammar Essential to Fluency?
Does the thought grammar make you cringe? Are you one of the many people interested in how to learn Spanish or another language, but are hesitant because you… Read More
2019-01-02 10:36
How to Fit into French Society
Before you begin working your way to foreign language fluency, it helps to understand the culture behind the language you’re learning. After all, languag… Read More
2018-07-18 12:08
The idea of learning a new language is exciting until you see the price tag for some of the most popular language-learning apps, systems, or games.
Classes and tutoring are expensive because… Read More
2018-07-18 12:00
There are too many different language-learning programs and techniques to go through them all one-by-one, but suffice it to say some are more effective than others. Language “games&rdq&hell…Read More
2018-07-18 12:00
One of the questions I get most often about learning a new language is “how long will it take?” Unfortunately, the most honest answer is: it depends. And it does depend on a lot… Read More
2018-07-18 09:29
As a child, I heard Circassian spoken daily in my home, but I never learned it. My parents came to the United States as refugees, but I was in America, so I learned and spoke English exclusi… Read More
2018-06-18 09:43
For the past decade, I’ve worked as an endangered language activist, working to preserve and promote my ethnic language, Circassian.
I’ve traveled the world, teaching thousands o… Read More
2018-05-28 09:48
Dear Friend,
I have a story I’d like to share with you.
It’s a story about a journey I took a few years back. This was not a physical journey, but rather a journey of the mind, t… Read More
2018-05-17 10:29
How many words do you need to know to become fluent in a language? Some experts will tell you that’s not the right question to ask. But it’s a question that’s definitely wo… Read More
2018-05-17 10:18
Hypothetical situation: Due to some last-minute deals, you’re able to book that dream vacation you’ve always wanted to take. Awesome! You’ve always wanted to go, and you fi… Read More
