I write a lot about how to learn things better. In doing so, I get a lot of emails from readers attempting to learn anything from biology to basketball. I also see a lot of common mistakes people make which make it harder to learn. In this article I wanted to share some of the […]
How I’m Learning Spanish
I’m reaching the halfway point in Spain, the first of four countries, in my year without speaking English. I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on what I’ve been doing to learn Spanish, what’s worked well and what hasn’t. I want to stress that this article is intended to be descriptive rather than prescriptive. […]
You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Travel
Matt Kepnes shares his best tips on how to travel the world for less than $50 a day.
Why You Shouldn’t Learn a Language the Way Children Do
Do children learn languages better than adults? Learn the key differences between adult and children language learning.
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