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.
We all have tough moments in our language-learning journeys.
And as much as we would like, preventing them entirely is impossible.
Any kind of learning… Read More »Here’s a Simple Way to the Win the Battle Against Learning Frustration
Some people are like robots.
They set out to do goal achieving activities every day, and they follow through on them without fail.
Day after… Read More »How to Set Up a Successful Language-Learning Schedule (Even if You’re a Screw Up Like Me)
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You can’t learn a new language in a month.
No matter what they promise you, it’s not going to happen. (At least not until… Read More »How to Measure Your Language Learning Progress
Ever felt like you’ve come to a standstill in your language learning?
It sucks, right?
Long gone are the early days of your language journey… Read More »Are You Stuck in a Language-Learning Plateau – and Not Sure What to Do?
“My entire life could not be possible if it wasn’t for other languages.”
Time for the 6th installment of Language Learning Gets Personal!
Today we… Read More »11 Questions for Kerstin Hammes : Language Learning Gets Personal #6
When it comes to learning foreign vocabulary, rote learning is what most language learners dread most.
Fortunately, research now suggests that vocabulary is best learned… Read More »An Unconventional and Superior Method for Learning Vocabulary?