In this post I share what I learned interviewing Dr Thomas Bak about how language learning improves health. In this second language acquisition course, see the research on health benefits can inform your study plan. This article summarises the key findings, practical advice and simple routines you can start today. Why learning languages is a […]
This article expands on a short lesson about how to find and use time to make measurable progress in a new language. If you want practical, no-nonsense advice on building consistent language learning routines, this guide walks through the same framework: estimate the hours, convert daily activities into study time, choose the right tools, and
This post expands on the core message of a short lesson about errors in language learning from a recent video. If you’re in or teaching a second language learning acquisition course, this errors module will help you shift your mindset, embrace mistakes, and turn errors into one of your most powerful learning tools. Why errors
This post expands on ideas from the original video and focuses on culture as an essential pillar of any second language learning acquisition course: culture. In this guide I explain why cultural knowledge is inseparable from language learning and give practical steps to bring authentic cultural input into your routine. Why culture matters in language
This post is a summary of the ideas I presented in the original video — a concise second language acquisition course: a crash course guide to the research. If you want practical ways to learn faster, read on. Below I walk through five core ideas, examples from real learners, and clear actions you can apply
In this lesson I explain a practical way to think about second language acquisition and grammar. If you’re trying to move from memorising rules to actually speaking, this article lays out a simple framework: treat grammar as a toolbox, not the whole job. Why grammar-as-rules often fails learners Traditional textbooks often lead with rules: