In November 2025, members of the LanguageBird team attended the annual ACTFL Conference, one of the most influential gatherings in the field of world language education. Held this year in New Orleans, the conference brought together thousands of educators, researchers, …
Nǐ hǎo, language learners! As families across Asia and around the world prepare to celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), it’s the perfect time to build your Mandarin Chinese vocabulary while learning about one …
Learning Korean isn’t just about grammar and vocabulary. It’s about culture, personality, and how people actually speak. One of the clearest markers of fluency is the ability to use slang naturally. Korean slang is colorful, playful, and constantly evolving, reflecting …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven Every January begins with optimism. New planners. New habits. New goals. And every year, most of those goals quietly disappear. By February, nearly 80% of people have already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions. In fact, the …
Guest Blog Post from: Levy Educational Advocacy Students with language-based learning disabilities deserve inclusion through access—not exemption. Yet across the country, families are often encouraged to pursue foreign language waivers when their child struggles with dyslexia, written expression, processing challenges, …
Learning a second language is rewarding but often challenging. Russian, with its Cyrillic alphabet and complex grammar, has a reputation for being tough. But is it really as difficult as people say? The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) classifies Russian as …
If you’re beginning your Russian learning journey, you’ve probably seen the chart — the one filled with noun endings that seem to change for every possible situation. It looks intimidating, but once you understand what each case means, the system …
The Russian language is ranked as one of the most challenging languages for English speakers to learn. This is largely due to its Cyrillic alphabet and unique letters, which can seem intimidating at first. However, Russian is full of beautiful, …
If you have ever wondered how long it really takes to speak Italian fluently, you are not alone. Many beginners worry about grammar, pronunciation, and the sheer number of hours it takes to reach conversational fluency. The truth is that …
If you have ever wondered whether Italian is too difficult to learn, you are not alone. Many learners hesitate because of Italian grammar, pronunciation, or the idea that it takes years to speak fluently. The good news is that Italian …