Music in Target Language
I have yet to post on one of the most effective, for me, forms of comprehensible input—children’s songs on Youtube. … More Music in Target Language
Author: Alex Harlequin
Crash Course in Russian
In my last post, I explained why I was shifting my focus temporarily to Russian. The bottom line is, there … More Crash Course in Russian
Language Family Stepping Stones
Today I had an epiphany about my process of trying to acquire Ukrainian with no former experience of another Slavic … More Language Family Stepping Stones
Where I’ve Been …
I realise that I’ve not updated this blog in many months. During that time, I attended the Polyglot Gathering online, … More Where I’ve Been …
Multiple Languages at Once?
Last week I attended Polyglot Gathering online. When I’ve finished watching the talks I couldn’t watch live, I will post … More Multiple Languages at Once?
Building a New Language Input Routine
Routines and habits are not things that come easy to me. However, I am very familiar with the trial and … More Building a New Language Input Routine
Learning to Read Ukrainian Through Songs
I hadn’t planned to start this new chapter of my acquisition journey by learning to read Ukrainian. I don’t think … More Learning to Read Ukrainian Through Songs
Why I Want to Acquire: Ukrainian
Let’s start with my language bucket list. I’ve always had one. The languages at the top have varied and been … More Why I Want to Acquire: Ukrainian
Where I Am With French
Although I’m setting the French aside for now, I wanted to post on where I got to before that point. … More Where I Am With French
Welcome and Introduction
My name is Alex Harlequin, and I’m a writer with a love of language. I’ve spent my life wishing I … More Welcome and Introduction