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Apps I use to study Thai from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)
A realistic beginner app stack for Thai: speaking practice, listening, vocabulary, and a tiny bit of grammar—without burning out.
A 4-Week Plan to Start Speaking Thai (A2–B1-ish learners)
A week-by-week Thai speaking plan: scenarios, drills, and a feedback loop to build confident conversation without tutors.
A 4-Week Plan to Start Speaking Hindi (A2–B1-ish learners)
A week-by-week Hindi speaking plan: scenarios, drills, and a feedback loop to build confident conversation without tutors.
Apps I use to study Hindi from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)
A realistic beginner app stack for Hindi: speaking practice, listening, vocabulary, and a tiny bit of grammar—without burning out.
Apps I use to study Greek from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)
A realistic beginner app stack for Greek: speaking practice, listening, vocabulary, and a tiny bit of grammar—without burning out.
A 4-Week Plan to Start Speaking Greek (A2–B1-ish learners)
A week-by-week Greek speaking plan: scenarios, drills, and a feedback loop to build confident conversation without tutors.
A 4-Week Plan to Start Speaking Polish (A2–B1-ish learners)
A week-by-week Polish speaking plan: scenarios, drills, and a feedback loop to build confident conversation without tutors.
Apps I use to study Polish from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)
A realistic beginner app stack for Polish: speaking practice, listening, vocabulary, and a tiny bit of grammar—without burning out.
A 4-Week Plan to Start Speaking Norwegian (A2–B1-ish learners)
A week-by-week Norwegian speaking plan: scenarios, drills, and a feedback loop to build confident conversation without tutors.
Apps I use to study Norwegian from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)
A realistic beginner app stack for Norwegian: speaking practice, listening, vocabulary, and a tiny bit of grammar—without burning out.
Apps I use to study Swedish from zero (simple, speaking-first, no overwhelm)
A realistic beginner app stack for Swedish: speaking practice, listening, vocabulary, and a tiny bit of grammar—without burning out.
A 4-Week Plan to Start Speaking Swedish (A2–B1-ish learners)
A week-by-week Swedish speaking plan: scenarios, drills, and a feedback loop to build confident conversation without tutors.
A 4-Week Plan to Start Speaking Portuguese (A2–B1-ish learners)
A week-by-week Portuguese speaking plan: scenarios, drills, and feedback loops to build confident conversation without tutors.
Best Apps to Learn Portuguese from Zero (a speaking-first stack that actually works)
A practical Portuguese app stack for beginners: speaking, listening, vocab, grammar, and what to skip so you don't burn out.
A2 to B1 Dutch Speaking: What to Practice Each Week (4-Week Plan)
A structured plan: scenarios, pronunciation targets, and feedback loops.
B1 to B2 Dutch Speaking: How to Sound Clear, Professional, and Confident
Upgrade your Dutch for work: nuance, clarity, and speed under pressure.
Dutch Grammar You Should Learn Through Speaking (Not Memorization)
What to practice out loud: separable verbs, word order, particles—explained in context.
Best Way to Practice Dutch Speaking Without a Tutor (and Without Embarrassment)
A practical approach for learners who want real speaking time, not more theory.
Dutch Intonation and Rhythm: Sound More Natural Without ‘Perfect’ Pronunciation
Confidence comes from rhythm. Here’s how to train it.
Speaking Dutch With Colleagues Who Switch to English: What to Say
Polite scripts and strategies to keep the conversation in Dutch without being awkward.
How to Stop Translating in Your Head When Speaking Dutch
Techniques to shift from translation to thinking in Dutch using guided speaking.
Dutch Mistakes That Instantly Signal ‘Non-Native’ (and How to Fix Them Fast)
Common speaking mistakes (word order, articles, intonation) and a practice plan.
How to Build a Dutch Speaking Habit When You’re Busy (and Unmotivated)
A habit system for 10 minutes a day: cues, streaks, and low-friction practice.
Dutch Conversation Practice: 12 Roleplay Scenarios Expats Face Every Week
A ready-to-use list of scenarios + prompts you can practice out loud.
From Duolingo to Real Dutch: The Missing Step Is Speaking Reps
Why app learners stall—and the simple loop that gets you talking confidently.