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Languages, Learning

How I Accidentally Learned Portuguese: A Language Love Story | Art of Saudade

Have you ever stumbled upon something unexpectedly, only to find it captivating and irresistible? This is a story about how unexpected things happen in life. How life can lead us to something, connect us with someone, or even teach us something, all by accident. I don’t believe in coincidences. No, I’m not talking about that. Isn’t it beautiful though, to accidentally discover something, to acquire … Continue reading How I Accidentally Learned Portuguese: A Language Love Story | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning

Netflix & Learn: A Linguistic Adventure in Uruguayan Spanish through a Documentary Journey | Art of Saudade

In the era of streaming, Netflix has become a treasure trove for language enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the richness of different dialects and idioms. One such documentary that offers a linguistic adventure is the captivating exploration of Uruguay’s history and culture through the eyes of its “poorest president,” Pepe Mujica, as interviewed by the legendary Emir Kusturica in “El Pepe, a Supreme Life”. … Continue reading Netflix & Learn: A Linguistic Adventure in Uruguayan Spanish through a Documentary Journey | Art of Saudade

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Education, Travel

Uniting Cultures in Your Town – A Guide to Organizing Language Exchange Events | Art of Saudade

Living in a small community with international residents can be a wonderful opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. In my experience, organizing language exchange events in the town of Águeda, Portugal, has not only bridged language barriers but also fostered meaningful connections between individuals from different corners of the world. Getting Started: The Birth of Babel Águeda The idea for Babel … Continue reading Uniting Cultures in Your Town – A Guide to Organizing Language Exchange Events | Art of Saudade

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Learning, Literature, Quotes

Why Literature Matters | Roland Barthes On The Real Meaning Of Words | Art of Saudade

Who was Roland Barthes? Roland Barthes was born in the middle of World War 1, an event that marked him for life. Raised during the bloodshed that devastated Europe, Roland found refuge in literature. He dedicated his life to literary creation and criticism and, by the end of his 40s, he managed to publish his collection Mythologies, where he gathered myths of popular culture. He … Continue reading Why Literature Matters | Roland Barthes On The Real Meaning Of Words | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning, Life lessons, Photography, Travel

Polyglots On The Road | How To Learn A Language While Traveling | Art of Saudade

Traveling is one of the most fruitful sources of knowledge. The life lessons we learn on the road are unique and priceless. If you’re a language learner, one of the best investments you can make on your language-learning journey is to immerse yourself in your target language. Traveling to any destination can open doors for you to come across people from around the world and … Continue reading Polyglots On The Road | How To Learn A Language While Traveling | Art of Saudade

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Languages Matter | Polyglot Gathering In Poland 2022 | Art of Saudade

Languages shape our thoughts and the way we see the world. We have all heard the saying “to have another language is to possess a second soul”. Today, more than ever, we can all learn a new language and acquire a new soul.  Find out how Kato Lomb, one of the most efficient polyglots of the 20th century, acquired more than 16 different languages as … Continue reading Languages Matter | Polyglot Gathering In Poland 2022 | Art of Saudade

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How Do Polyglots Learn So Many Languages? | The Story Of Kató Lomb | Art of Saudade

Why do some language learners reach fluency faster than others? How come some people can learn more languages than others? Is there such a thing as an “innate ability” for learning foreign languages? Kató Lomb, the most multilingual woman in the 20th century, debunked all the myths about learning languages in her book Polyglot: How I Learn Languages. Born in 1909, in Hungary, she only … Continue reading How Do Polyglots Learn So Many Languages? | The Story Of Kató Lomb | Art of Saudade

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#2: Monthly language challenge – November 2021

Hello November! Time for a new language challenge!  This time the choice was easy – the language I’ll be studying in November is not a language that I’m starting from scratch as was the case in October. However, it is one of those languages that I’ve always wanted to learn, yet I never got the chance. So, here it is! One month of extensive learning, … Continue reading #2: Monthly language challenge – November 2021

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Essential expressions in Estonian

Hey there, fellow language enthusiast! Ever thought of learning Estonian? Personally, I never thought I’d start studying one of the hardest languages in Europe as part of a language challenge! If you want to know more about my language challenge, check out my previous posts. One of the first steps in learning a language from scratch (and when you don’t have much time) is certainly … Continue reading Essential expressions in Estonian

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