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There are three stages of comprehension in any new language. Early on, you barely understand anything — and that's fine. The goal at that stage isn't comprehension; it's letting your brain pick up the patterns. Then comes the long middle stretch where you're learning words but li ... Show More

I've been chipping away at Arabic for years, and I recently sat down with Hasan Alhamwi, the founder of Arabic All The Time. He left a career in civil engineering to build the largest library of Arabic comprehensible input on the internet. We talked about why videos beat textbook ... Show More

I asked AI what the most important element in language learning is, and the answer surprised me — here's why it comes down to time. 

Increase your motivation to study English. Many students complain that they are bored with English. They are tired and don't want to study every day. They ask how they can increase their motivation for English. For a free transcript of this audio, please visit http://effortlessen ... Show More

Stop watching Netflix episodes and Youtube videos for the moment. You might convince yourself that it helps you learn more vocabulary but that vocabulary is not the most important one if your goal is to become that leader in an English-speaking environment. 

<p>I talk about 10 reasons (plus a bonus one!) why many language learners fail to learn another language and achieve a high level of proficiency. I talk about how to solve these issues so you can ensure you&apos;re not &quot;doomed&quot; to giving up and failing to achieve your l ... Show More

Increase your energy for studying. Increase your concentration. Improve your memory. Feel more excited about learning and living. Our mental energy is connected to our physical energy. Our emotional health is connected to our physical health. The more energetic we feel physically ... Show More

Why should we take a break? Well, there are many reasons! In this episode, I talk about some of the benefits of taking a break from coffee, work, relationships, and more. We look at the phrase "Distance makes the heart grow fonder".I also go through some common phrases connected ... Show More