My language learning 2019
2019 has come to a close, and Tet is round the corner. In this post I’ll be reflecting on 2019, updating you on what study habits I’ve kept up with and what I’ve changed about…
Goal: upgrading my fluency in one month
My language studies are ticking along nicely but my speaking ability has hit a bit of a plateau. I can manage daily interactions like ordering in a restaurant or buying tickets. I can have a…
My language learning in 2018
We’re in 2019 already, and Tet has long since passed but I’m going to sneak in with an annual review of my language learning in 2018. In this post I’ll be reflecting, updating you on…
How I learnt Vietnamese – Part 2
Seven years ago I started learning Vietnamese. Wow! It’s been a bumpy ride at times. I’ve worked hard but also taken long breaks. I reached an intermediate level, what I’d call conversationally fluent some years…
Improve your listening by transcribing (study technique)
Today we continue looking at listening. Last week we checked that it’s listening we’re struggling with. Here’s a technique to help you diagnose your listening problems. The basic idea is that you watch a video…
4 Common Vietnamese Listening Problems (and How to Fix Them)
By Elisabeth — language teacher and Vietnamese learner. If you’re struggling to understand spoken Vietnamese, this article will help you figure out why – and what to do next. Listening is the weakest skill for…
My language learning in 2017
How is it the end of 2017 already? Here’s a now annual tradition to reflect on my language learning over the past year, update you on what study habits I’ve kept up with and what…
Instagram Language Diary Challenge
I often use instagram in my language learning. I’ve mentioned that now I often take part in the Language Diary Challenge, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your Vietnamese?…
One year on: What language learning am I doing?
Chúc mừng năm mới, các bạn! Happy new lunar year of the rooster. I hope it’s a great one for you personally, professionally and in your language learning life too. Speaking of, I’m well overdue…
Song of the Summer (V-Pop)
Actually this song by solo singer Tóc Tiên is probably more popular for its dance… there aren’t that many words in it really. It’s no Gangnam style, but the middle part of the song has…