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Greek is pretty isolated on the language tree. Germanic and Romance languages keep good company, but Greek is out there on its lonesome, doing its own thing while ignoring everyone else (just like me!). It’s tricky if you’re looking for a new “easy” language to learn. Spaniards have Portuguese. The English have Dutch. Russians have […]

“What’s the easiest language to learn?” It’s one of the most common searches related to language learning. Beginners are worried they’ll lose interest and motivation if their first language is too easy; aspiring polyglots want a quick check on their language to-do list. It’s not an easy question to answer, as it largely depends on

Greek is not exactly a popular choice when it comes to learning a new language. Basic language apps tend to omit Greek completely, and even the more in-depth programs usually have meager offerings. As you may know if you have read my other blogs and guides, Greek was my first foreign language, so I come

What is the easiest and quickest way to learn French? What methods are best for beginners and advanced learners, and what about those seeking fluency? Whether your goal is to speak French with friends, watch French movies, or read books written in the French language, this is the guide for you. Best Ways to Learn

The Japanese language is one of the hardest for English speakers. It’s vastly complex and can feel like an unscalable obstacle when you’re a beginner. There are a lot of tools out there that can help, though, and in this guide, I’ll look at some of the best ones. What is the Best Way to

The German language is spoken by over 130 million people around the world. It is an official language in 7 countries and it’s also the most widely spoken mother language in the European Union. Moreover, it’s often considered to be one of the best second languages for business reasons. There are clearly plenty of reasons

Preply is one of the web’s biggest tuition platforms. It provides tutors with a way to generate some part-time or full-time income and gives students a portal through which they can learn everything from languages to art, history, and musical instruments. I was first introduced to the site in around 2018 when I joined as

French, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian—these are some of the languages often considered to be the easiest for English speakers. But these languages are very different from one another and just because they are “easy” for one person doesn’t mean they’ll be easy for you. If your goal is to learn a language quickly and with minimal

Pimsleur was one of the last apps I used, despite being one of the first I was introduced to. I lost count of how many times I heard about “the Pimsleur method” and, for the most part, I ignored them. I’m not much of a talker or a listener. I’m an introvert who doesn’t like

Rosetta Stone was one of the first language-learning programs I used. I stuck with the program for about 3 months before moving on. Needless to say, this is not going to be a glaringly positive review that ends with me declaring Rosetta Stone to be the best program around. But don’t lose hope just yet.