Stories

Read some stories from other learners about their own journeys in language learning!

Travel to the Great Wall in Badaling.

Visualizing Success: Anna’s Story

How Anna's mental visions helped her to hone her Chinese skills...
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Using Your Target Language in Your Career… Or Not!

Acquiring a high degree of proficiency in another language doesn’t just benefit those who want...
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Staying Centered on Relationships and Routines: Ashley’s Story

For some language learners, the experience of speaking in a second language to a native...
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Soft Skills and Language Learning: Emily’s Story

In a couple of our articles, you’ve been introduced to Emily, who’s been highlighted for...
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So…you’re an introvert?

Perhaps if you’re introverted, you’ve wondered if language learning isn’t rigged in favor of the...
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Rediscovering Your Roots: Fatma’s Story

Fatma committed to learn Arabic in college to reconnect with her Sudanese identity and connect...