How to Master a Language for Life

Should I study grammar?

This is a common question among students of foreign languages, which generates a lot of debate, even among specialists in applied linguistics.

Crossword Puzzles Help Consolidate Vocabulary

Imagine a language-learning method in which you can solve crossword puzzles using vocabulary taken from your own conversations with native speakers.

Use Spaced Repetition with Flashcards to Master Personalized Vocabulary

When combined with Natural’s method of extracting content from communicative contexts, flashcards using SRS are an incredibly powerful way to learn and retain vocabulary for the long term.

Automate and retain language mastery through review activities

You know you have to study the four language competencies to master a new language, but now you'll learn a fifth important element: the review.

Class Size and Language Acquisition

Does the class size influence on your learning process? Yes, it does, and this post will show you why.

Are native speakers better language teachers?

This age-old question, debated by educators and learners alike, hinges on the idea that someone who knows a language inside-out may or may not be the best person to teach it to others.