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Language Learning Goals Despite Uncertainty (+ Relaunch Coming!)

Language Learning Goals Despite Uncertainty (+ Relaunch Coming!)

July 30, 2020
I've been working overtime for the past few months to redevelop MezzoGuild while also hiring content creators for the new platform.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 2
Why You Should Learn A Language Under COVID-19 Lockdown

Why You Should Learn A Language Under COVID-19 Lockdown

April 07, 2020
Language (online) education seems to be one of the few fields actually benefiting from the COVID-19 lockdown (for now).
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 7
9 Actionable Steps That Will Guarantee You Better Language Learning

9 Actionable Steps That Will Guarantee You Better Language Learning

May 20, 2019
Today I've compiled 9 actionable steps that you can take right now which I guarantee will instantly improve your language learning. No question.
  • Motivation
  • Grammar
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 7
10 Reasons Why Hebrew Is Easier Than You Think

10 Reasons Why Hebrew Is Easier Than You Think

February 02, 2018
Hebrew
I'm here today to prove to you that general assumptions are wrong and that Hebrew is actually easier than you think.
  • Motivation
  • Grammar
  • Marta Krzeminska
  • 4
How To Stop Anxiety When Speaking A Foreign Language

How To Stop Anxiety When Speaking A Foreign Language

April 16, 2017
Here are some practical steps you can take to overcome nervousness when speaking a foreign language
  • Speaking
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 29
Language Learning: Why You Should Stay In Your Comfort Zone

Language Learning: Why You Should Stay In Your Comfort Zone

September 02, 2016
The importance of long-term comfort and a relaxing environment will come as no surprise to the seasoned scholar.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 4
How To Find The Motivation To Learn A Language

How To Find The Motivation To Learn A Language

April 16, 2015
The difference between finding time and finding motivation is that time isn't always within your immediate control whereas motivation absolutely is.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 2
What To Do When You Can't Find Time For Things That Matter

What To Do When You Can't Find Time For Things That Matter

April 02, 2015
For many people the problem is not just about managing time but rather it's about finding it.
  • Productivity
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 3
11 Unmistakable Characteristics Of A Damn Good Language Learner

11 Unmistakable Characteristics Of A Damn Good Language Learner

September 12, 2014
Here are 11 unmistakable characteristics that will determine the success or failure of any language learning endeavor.
  • Motivation
  • Productivity
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 17
Every Time You Fail It's A Stepping Stone On The Path To Fluency

Every Time You Fail It's A Stepping Stone On The Path To Fluency

January 21, 2014
One piece of advice I can't stress the importance of enough is to embrace failures.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 4
How Going Public Can Supercharge Your Motivation To Learn Languages

How Going Public Can Supercharge Your Motivation To Learn Languages

September 15, 2013
Today I want to convince you just how much of a positive difference it can make to your learning success when you go public about what you’re doing.
  • Motivation
  • Productivity
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 12
Language Learning and Anti-Social Excuses: I'm an Introvert!

Language Learning and Anti-Social Excuses: I'm an Introvert!

August 16, 2013
You will never, ever learn to speak a foreign language properly without being a sociable person. Period. Full stop. End of story.
  • Motivation
  • Speaking
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 29
Ask The Readers: Language Specialist or Jack-of-All-Languages?

Ask The Readers: Language Specialist or Jack-of-All-Languages?

May 30, 2013
Would you prefer to reach a strong level in just one or a few languages, or would you rather be able to speak many of them at low levels?
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 28
The Good and Ugly Kinds of Learning Perfectionism

The Good and Ugly Kinds of Learning Perfectionism

April 06, 2013
The key is to not let perfectionism make you fearful of making mistakes but rather drive you to be on a daily mission to improve.
  • Motivation
  • Productivity
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 4
How To Keep Smiling Through The Bad Days Of Language Learning

How To Keep Smiling Through The Bad Days Of Language Learning

January 20, 2013
Today I want to share a video post with you to talk about how we should best respond to the bad days that we all experience when learning a foreign language.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 2
Learning Multiple Languages At The Same Time

Learning Multiple Languages At The Same Time

May 03, 2012
Why learn several languages simultaneously and is it even advisable to do so? Here are some of my thoughts on the issue.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 46
No Energy For Language Learning? Try This...

No Energy For Language Learning? Try This...

April 06, 2012
Language learning days off should entail some kind of fun or leisurely exposure to the language, whether it's target language music, watching a movie or even just using target language that you already know.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 0
Why Disliking Learning Languages Is Not A Good Thing

Why Disliking Learning Languages Is Not A Good Thing

February 18, 2012
I love learning languages. The end product is great sure - being able to actually use it and learn about people on such a deep and personal level, but I also enjoy every step and discovery along the way.
  • Motivation
  • Donovan Nagel
  • 18

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