Does Grammar Really Matter?
People often hate grammar and bemoan its very existence in language learning. But there are reasons why…
A Simple Strategy to Achieve Your Goals
Now we’re in quarantine, I want to talk about goal-setting and goal-keeping. When, if not now, is…
How Can I Learn a Language at Home?
As the coronavirus pandemic rudely fences us into our homes, we are all attempting to keep a…
Chatterbug Features – Yosselin
As is typical for Chatterbug students, Yosselin is a globetrotter as well as a language enthusiast. Born…
7 Ways to Prepare for Your Online Language Lesson
Speaking in a new language can be scary. Meeting someone over a webcam can be scary. Combine…
Chatterbug Features – Shannon
For our fourth Chatterbug Feature we met language teacher Shannon, who has been learning German with Chatterbug…
Jotting Things Down to Help you Learn
Language learning is a pretty idiosyncratic affair in that learners each have different and distinct routes to…
The 5 languages students are learning when studying abroad
When exploring a foreign country, it goes without saying that experiencing exotic cultures, meeting new people, and…
How Can You Stay Motivated When Learning a Second Language?
Learning a language can seem like a pretty daunting task. It isn’t something that happens overnight, or…
The Role of Conversation Practice in Second Language Learning
There’s a common issue second language learners seem to have. It arises when, after months (or perhaps…
Chatterbug Features – Ahmed
Born in Khartoum and now based in Toronto, Ahmed has lived in New York, San Francisco, Buenos…
How to overcome your foreign language anxiety
Does this sound familiar? Learning a foreign language is often exciting. With each expertly executed email, understood…