Simply Fluent
Why Reading in Another Language Is So Tiring at First
Reading in a language you are learning is tiring at first, and there is a real reason for it. What your brain is doing, and how to make it easier.
Ten Minutes a Day or an Hour a Week: Which Works Better?
What research on spaced practice and habits says about reading a little every day versus a lot once a week, and what one missed day does to a new habit.
How to Read in Another Language When You're Not in the Mood
Practical ways to keep a foreign language reading habit going through tired, low-energy weeks, because consistency matters more than intensity.
Why Reading Before Bed Helps Your Language Learning
Sleep helps you keep the new words you read during the day. What memory consolidation research says about reading in your new language before bed.
A Realistic Guide to New Year Language Goals
Why language resolutions are hard to keep, and how to set goals that stick, backed by research on habits and motivation.
Making Foreign Language Reading Enjoyable
Reading in a foreign language is frustrating at first. It does not have to stay that way. Practical ways to make it something you look forward to.
