Language learning guides

Practical, research-backed guides on learning a language the natural way: by understanding real content you enjoy. Start with the method, then put it into practice on Netflix.

• Comprehensible Input: The Simple Idea Behind Learning by WatchingComprehensible input is language you can mostly understand. Here is what it means, why it works, and how to get it from Netflix.
• How to Learn a Language by Watching TV (the Right Way)Watching TV can genuinely build fluency if you do it right. Here is the method that turns binge-watching into real progress.
• The Best Way to Learn a Language, According to the ResearchThere is no single best app, but there is a best method. Here is what actually drives fluency, and how to build a routine around it.
• How to Learn Indonesian: A Practical Beginner's GuideIndonesian is one of the easiest languages for English speakers. Here is a practical plan to go from zero to understanding real content.
• How to Learn Spanish by Watching NetflixSpanish has one of the best media catalogues for learners. Here is a practical plan to learn it by watching the shows you enjoy.
• Immersion Language Learning: How to Do It Without Moving AbroadImmersion is the most effective way to learn a language, and you do not need to move abroad to do it. Here is what immersion really means and how to build it at home.
• Language Learning Methods, Honestly ComparedGrammar drills, apps, flashcards, tutoring, immersion: which language learning method actually works? An honest comparison of the main approaches and what to combine.