YouTube and other video websites increasingly have a new lesser-known feature that can make getting input in foreign languages even more effective: multiple audio tracks. For one thing, some creators now upload a single video with two (or more) language tracks built in – similar to how streaming platforms offer multilingual audio. But another thing… Continue reading NEW TOOL. Switchable Language Tracks on YouTube: A Hidden Gem for Language Learners
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Esperanto Text Converter (X-Sistemo)
Here we’ve built a new small tool to convert any Esperanto text written with the x-system (x-sistemo) to diacritical Esperanto letters. This is a simple tool designed to make typing in Esperanto easier. Instead of struggling with special characters like ĉ, ĝ, and ŭ, simply type the equivalent letter followed by an “x” (e.g., gx, sx), and with a single… Continue reading Esperanto Text Converter (X-Sistemo)
Language Transfer: feels like rediscovering Michel Thomas again, but better!
I suggest the Language Transfer courses, especially the Turkish one.
German Interlinear translation: Peasant and the Devil by the Brothers Grimm
Read a novel German Interlinear translation from InterlinearBooks.com right on our blog today. Interlinear are translations where you have the original and a translation right below each word and expression.
How To Learn Russian through Interlinear translations
Learning Russian? We have helped develop a novel method for that – Interlinear translations. They help you read Tolstoy in Russian! Find out more.
Example of the Russian Interlinear Translation by InterlinearBooks
Learning Swedish More and More
Some thoughts on my progress in learning Swedish, and the lessons I have learned.
Evolution of The Alphabet
Here is a nice graphic showing how our alphabet has evolved.
Want To Learn A Language? Argue With Everybody!
I just had this random idea reading a site on the Internet. Isn’t the best way to learn a language discussing in it? Here’re a few reasons why it might be.
Which Dialect of Arabic Should You Learn?
There are quite a few dialects of Arabic. The question is: which dialect of Arabic should you learn if you want to communicate with as many Arabic speakers as you can? I attempt to give a summary of this question.
Watching The Stars: A Practical Guide On Becoming a Stargazer
I have posted a while ago how to become educated even if you have finished school (and have fun in the process). This time I want to talk about something yet unrelated to languages, yet very cool: star gazing. It is something I have done only for the last few nights yet but I have thoroughly enjoyed and I want you to try it: watching at the night sky and identifying the constellations. Here’s what it’s all about.