Jackie Amidon DonaldsonJul 19, 20224 min readHow to stop translating and start thinking in your target languageThinking in your target language is very important to developing fluency. Here are 9 tips for thinking in your target language.
Jackie Amidon DonaldsonJun 25, 20223 min read6 ways to meet up with native speakers in your areaPutting into practice what you've learned can be easy with these six ways to find native speakers of your target language who live in...
Jackie Amidon DonaldsonJun 21, 20223 min readHow to be your authentic self when speaking another languageWorry less about whether or not your intelligence is coming through when speaking another language and focus on who you're speaking with.
Jackie Amidon DonaldsonJun 11, 20224 min readWhy you're not fluent yetwe don't just become fluent in Spanish, English, or Italian overnight. Here are six reasons why you may be struggling with fluency.
Jackie Amidon DonaldsonJun 1, 20222 min read4 Ways to Stop Feeling Nervous When Talking with a Native SpeakerUnderstanding what a native speaker is saying to you doesn't have to be dire. Here are 4 things to remember when you're feeling nervous.
Jackie Amidon DonaldsonMay 24, 20223 min read3 Ways to Quickly Improve Your RecallThe key to language recall is repetition. It doesn't have to be boring if you mix up the scenarios and ways that you practice with yourself.