#ReadingComprehension

Do you have the same character online as you do in real life? Why not try using “Role Words” to express yourselves online? You might find it interesting to read the article below on “how the Japanese language online reflects one’s character”. 📄 https://www.italki.com/article/VtoZTvaRdQ8TF16xfxM3SW Here we prepared a question for you to think about. You are welcome to answer in the Comment section below the article, and 2 of you will have the chance to win $5 italki credits each. Q: What are the two ways of using Role Words [役割語(やくわりご)] in Japanese, and what are they used for?

今日分享：方向词。

3 UGLY TRUTHS about learning Portuguese (or any language language actually). ​1. If it's been 2 years and you still can't hold a conversation, your method isn't working. Stop blaming your memory or saying you're "bad at languages." If you’ve been doing the apps, textbooks, or weekly classes for two years without real speaking progress, you're stuck in a loop. Your teacher might be wonderful, but if you're putting in consistent work and still can't converse, the method is failing you. You don't need more time; you need a method that actually works. ​2. Not being consistent is expensive. Life happens, and if you need to pause your learning for work or family, do it without guilt! But the practical reality remains: learning for a month, stopping for three, and restarting means you are constantly paying to relearn the basics. You end up buying another course or app just to review what you forgot. When you are ready to commit, remember that consistency is what will ultimately save you time and money. ​3. The partner paradox. If you don't speak your partner's native language, they probably tell you not to worry about it. They love you, so they accommodate you. But the ugly truth is: without their mother tongue, there is a huge part of their world you simply don't have access to. You miss out on their unfiltered personality, how they joke with family, and their deepest cultural roots. Learning their language isn't just about vocabulary; it's about fully seeing who they are. ​You can ignore these truths, or you can do something about them when you're ready.

Test your basic Spanish! =)

Test your Spanish! =)

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Ready for a more difficult one?

El primer trimestre del año ya terminó… ⏳ ¿Tu español avanzó o se quedó igual? Si este es el momento en el que decides hacerlo en serio, te espero en mis clases 💛