How I Learn Languages From Scratch

In this video, I break down common difficulties German learners have and what you can do about them. 

In this video, I explore how (and whether) Stoic philosophy can be applied to language learning. 

Today I'm sharing 5 things I wish I knew when I was just starting to learn languages. 

Learn about how languages get invented 

<p>Learning French completely changed my life. It set the stage for learning 7 more foreign languages, writing dozens of language learning books, and starting a language learning company that employs dozens of people and reaches millions of people around the world. In this episod ... Show More

<p>A language learning expert changed the way many people (including me) study languages and in this episode I wanted to tell you about him.</p> 

This lesson covers asking and saying what languages you speak. 

In this episode, I respond to the common misconception that you can’t learn a language when you get older.  Mentioned today: ¿Pero Por Qué? - Beyond the headlines in Latin America. Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me you ... Show More

<p>Almost half the people in the world speak at least two languages. And, it turns out, that includes a lot of <em>But Why</em> listeners! In this episode we talk about what it’s like to speak multiple languages and kids from around the world share phrases in many different langu ... Show More