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What's the Secret to Learning a Language?
What is the secret to not just studying, but truly acquiring a language? It's not only about memorizing words and putting them together....

Lauri
Sep 16, 20242 min read


I'm Writing a Book.
...an e-book, that is. Hey, it's Lauri! It's been a while, but I'm still here to help you succeed with languages. This news may seem a...

Lauri
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Struggling with Burnout? Here's Your Escape Route.
It’s January, but it’s not too early to already be suffering with burnout. If you began learning a language BEFORE the new year, there’s...

Lauri
Jan 27, 20243 min read


The Language & Culture Connection
When I studied in university, I chose a minor in what can be summarized as “Foreign Languages and Cultures,” which encompassed many...

Lauri
Jan 20, 20245 min read


Domino Effect: How Languages Change(d) My Life
"Learning a language will CHANGE your LIFE." I say this often, and it could sound extreme. But for me, it's true. Languages started a...

Lauri
Jan 13, 20246 min read


You Should Visit Warsaw: Here's Why (City Blog)
Warsaw is my favorite city so far. There are a million reasons which you’ll see in this blog, and that’s why I’m so excited to write...

Lauri
Jan 5, 202410 min read


Always Wanted to Learn a Language? Let's Make It Happen in 2024.
I am writing this post from the comfort of my "home for the holidays" decision, drinking scalding hot tea and brainstorming my plan for...

Lauri
Dec 29, 20233 min read


You'll Never Be a Perfect Learner... and That's Okay
Learning plans are highly personal and customizable. They reflect the preferences, differences, and capacities of the people who use...

Lauri
Oct 14, 20232 min read


"When in Rome..." - The Mechanics of Thinking as the Natives Do
Hello, all! Based on request, I chose to write this post to discuss some of the behaviors and good practices which will help you think...

Lauri
Oct 3, 20235 min read


What is "Being Fluent," Anyway? - Part II (YOUR Input)
Welcome back, learners and language enthusiasts! Last time, I went over the definition of “fluency” given to us by the International...

Lauri
Sep 24, 20234 min read


What is “Being Fluent,” Anyway? - Part I
Fluency is somewhat of a moving target. For me, it’s unfortunate but true that fluency is not a promise, a never-ending contract, or a...

Lauri
Sep 20, 20233 min read


5 Tips for Overcoming the Struggle to Memorize
For most of us, the biggest problem in learning a new language goes beyond pronunciation, spelling, or grammar structure. Although we...

Lauri
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Hello, it's me! Welcome!
Hi there, I'm Lauri! First and foremost, I want you to know that I am here and writing in order to help. Everything I post here is meant...

Lauri
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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