Translating in Your Head is a Good Thing
Many language learners worry about translating in their heads. And since many people agonize about it – experts rush to prescribe all kinds of methods… Read More »Translating in Your Head is a Good Thing
Noel van Vliet
Noel is the founder of Smart Language Learner. When he isn't learning languages or writing about it, you can find him enjoying the good life of Costa Rica, where he lives with his wife and 4 children.
Imagine From Day One
As you might know: When it comes to learning a new language, I’m not a fan of conversing from the get-go. I think it’s a… Read More »Imagine From Day One
Don’t Use Every Bit of Time You Have
“Dead” time… An often used phrase that describes the time you have but don’t use: Commuting to work, waiting in line, looking at stupid images… Read More »Don’t Use Every Bit of Time You Have
The Curse of Emergency Speech – and What to Do About It
You probably recognize the following scenario: You’re in an important conversation in your target language. Then suddenly, your vocabulary seems to shrink to: Yes, No… Read More »The Curse of Emergency Speech – and What to Do About It
How Unrealistic Expectations Hurt Your Language Learning
It’s not your fault that you think a language should be learned quickly. They’re all in your face about it. In order to sell courses,… Read More »How Unrealistic Expectations Hurt Your Language Learning
Vocab Wars #4 Flashcards with Images
Learning foreign words through Flashcards with images… Sounds too basic to be effective, right? Well, that’s what I tried to find out in the fourth… Read More »Vocab Wars #4 Flashcards with Images