500 Basic Korean Verbs: Book Review
In any language, verbs form the vital medium for effective communication. Korean is no exception. Its tricky verb conjugations and challenging grammar present tough obstacles...
Chinese for Beginners Book Review
Chinese for Beginners is an introductory book for busy learners starting out with Chinese. I previously enjoyed using Korean for Beginners by the same publisher (reviewed here)....
Book Review: Learning Japanese Kanji
Based on the same method as the popular Learning Chinese Characters, Glen Nolan Grant’s Learning Japanese Kanji offers a humorous and memorable approach to mastering the...
4 Tips For Better Language Self Study
In this instalment, I share some pointers to give you a better study experience for learning languages. This isn’t gospel, just our informed opinion after...
The Multi-Front Attack for Conquering a New Language
We have already established that studying on your own is best, but what’s the optimal way to dive into a completely new language? The secret lies...
Assimil Review: An Underrated Gem for Asian Languages
As far as I’m concerned, Assimil is one of the best kept secrets in language learning. They offer materials for a number of Asian languages, including...
How To Save Money Learning A New Language
If you are anything like me, you like to get value for money when you buy something. Whether it is for groceries, electronics or flights...
The 10 Best Korean Textbooks for Self Study
(Updated April, 2019) Until recently, Korean was a rare language for Westerners to learn. But thanks to the rapid economic development of South Korea, and...
App Review: i-Sokki Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT
When preparing for the JLPT, one of the biggest problems learners face is the large amount of Japanese vocabulary. If you live in Japan or...
How to learn any language
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” – Charlemagne Learning another language can be a lonely and frustrating process. Sometimes we need...
