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Writing on how to actually learn a language — research, habits, and practical guides.
The Easiest Languages to Learn for English Speakers
Ranked with the current FSI hours, the catch hiding in each one, and an honest test for choosing the language you will actually finish.
What Language Did Jesus Speak?
The short answer is Aramaic, with Hebrew for scripture and a good chance of some Greek. Here is how we actually know.
The Hardest Languages to Learn for English Speakers
What the FSI hours really say about Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese and Korean, and why the honest answer depends on you.
Welcome to glot.space
A new way to learn languages is on the way. Here is what we are building.
How many words do you need to be fluent?
The honest answer: fewer than you think — if they are the right ones.