Learning a new language is hard. It takes time, dedication, and consistent practice to reach a fluent – or even conversational – level of proficiency. But some languages are more closely related than others and this makes it easier to …
One-to-one language lessons are widely believed to be the best way to learn a new language. Students receive individualized instruction, custom lesson plans, and courses move as fast or slow as needed. But education is give and take. Student’s get …
Portuguese is admittedly not one of the more popular languages among students. But while it doesn’t get the same level of interest as Spanish, French, or German, the Portuguese language has a lot of practical applications. Whether you are looking …
While Romance languages may feel quite distant to an English speaker, they are closer than you think. In addition to being widely spoken, Romance languages are some of the easiest languages to learn if your native language is English. The …
You have enrolled in French classes and now want to maximize their effectiveness. Kudos! Have you ever heard of someone learning a new language in a week? It’s hard to imagine, yet most polyglots learn new languages rapidly due to …
When choosing an online program to learn a new language, learners are often met with dozens of options. An effective way to learn a second language is directly from a native speaker. Lessons with a native speaker immerse the student …
It’s no secret speaking multiple languages can improve the odds of success in business. If you aspire to do business internationally or work on a diverse team, being conversational in more than one language can lead to stronger relationships that …
English is among the most challenging languages to learn. Due to its complex grammatical rules, myriad idioms, and the fact most rules in the English language have exceptions, it can be pretty confusing for non-native speakers to learn. On top …
The Student Spotlight is an ongoing series where we ask former students to share their experience with LanguageBird. In this installment, we’ll meet Rebekah, a former German language student. Why did you choose LanguageBird? I chose Language Bird because it’s …
Many languages have some similarities that make it easier for ambitious students to become polylingual. However, English-speaking students often struggle with learning eastern languages such as Arabic or Hindi. This is because western languages such as English and Spanish are …