All posts by Simon Goodall
How to learn a language without translations
Translation is a barrier to effective language learning. It requires a lot of mental energy and repetition to memorise, and it makes us slower and clumsier speakers. Discover the most efficient and enjoyable
Read onThe 15/30 method
A great way to build habits is to attach the new and challenging ones we want to develop to the existing, comfortable ones we already have in our day. This way, we can trigger ourselves to tackle the tough
Read onPODCAST: ‘Language as a necessity and a joy’
Travel vlogging from your home town, learning during lockdown and where to go when it’s over. – Alex Outhwaite answers all these questions and more in the podcast above.
Read onHow to design a language course shaped around your interests
You don’t have to wait until you’re an intermediate before the language becomes relevant; everything you learn is relevant to your interests, right from the first lesson.
Read on“The best language-learning software” – says PC magazine
The new all languages version of Rosetta Stone has been given 5 stars and rated “Outstanding” in PC Magazine’s 2020 review of language learning products. This prestigious annual review cited the
Read on1 in 5 learning a language from home
some are starting to dare to dream about travel and holidays again. Travel guru and Rosetta Stone regular, Alex Outhwaite has been using her time at home to learn more about other cultures, improve her
Read onRosetta Stone customers learning much more during the lockdown
Stay @home success: Rosetta Stone customers have been extra diligent during the shutdown period, completing many more exercises and taking part in lots of live coaching sessions.
Read on6 Reasons why language is good for your love life
Learning a foreign language is sure fire way to boost your success rate this Valentine’s. Foreign languages are just plain good for romance. Here’s 6 reasons why
Read onGerman Day of National Unity
It happened a little less than a year after the fall of the Berlin wall, once the former DDR had collapsed and the Western authorities took over control of the formerly communist areas. On the 3rd of October
Read onMunich’s quick guide to the Oktobeerfest!
Get out lederhosen and the felt hats, load up your favourite Alpine hits playlist and prepare yourself for excess, it’s time to head to Oktobeerfest! Here’s are top tips to get the most from your ...
Read onOktoberfest: Everything you ever wanted to know
Yes it’s here again, the big beer swilling revel which actually takes place mostly in September. Perhaps they named it after the hangover, which is usually felt for the entire rest of October and often
Read on5 ways to make the most of solo business travel
We’ve put together a list of our top five ways those travelling for business can get more from their free time, with the language.
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