How to make sure you are always improving — When I first started learning Korean, I paid a lot of attention to what techniques could help me effectively study my target language. Then, I thought to myself: “how can I optimize my learning experience ? Is there a right way to learn?”. At first, I thought I just needed…

An effective way to enliven your writing — In high school, I used to study the figures of speech used by poets and novelists to make their writing more engaging. Then, I thought to myself: how can they convey so much and continuously engage the reader in such short sentences? At first, I believed it was impossible to…

Strategies to optimize your language learning process — When I first started studying Spanish, I thought learning vocabulary would be the easiest part. I believed I only needed to come across new words and they would eventually make it into my daily vernacular. …

3 effective ways to avoid language transfer — In High-school, my Spanish teacher used to analyse the structural and grammatical differences between English and Spanish. We used to highlight how specific scenarios were portrayed in both languages to explain what made each one unique. At first, I didn’t see a lot of correlation between effectively learning Spanish and…

It’s more than just a practical skill — When I first started learning Korean, I used to focus on how a language could be practical in everyday use. I studied because I thought it could be useful. Then, I thought I could use my skills to communicate and get by in many countries without really stopping to think…

How to capture the essence of your reading — In university, my Literature teacher used to say: this is the time for you to finally start learning how to read. No one has really taught you how to do it until now: let’s do this! Then, I thought to myself: have I been doing it wrong for all these…

An effective way to reconnect with yourself — I remember it like it was yesterday. Here I was — 10 p.m. — laying on my bed, anxious and tired. Why am I always like this? Why am I sad for no reason? I was worn out. Every time I did something, it felt like I was putting on…

Moving is more than just boxes and goodbyes. — Ever since I was a child, I’ve moved every four years. I’ve lived across countries and continents, met new people, and discovered new cultures. Throughout my life, I’ve had the possibility of travelling the world and waking up under a different sky. You’d expect me to only remember the stress…

You don’t need an expensive computer to be a compelling writer — I’ve now been a writer for four months. For some, this might seem like very little time but believe me, it’s been a journey. A journey where I learnt a lot, not just about writing but also marketing and about myself, as a person. At first, I honestly didn’t think…