Think it’s too late to learn a new language? It’s not. Whether you’re aiming to travel, connect, or advance your career, fluency is within reach. With the right mindset, smart strategies, and consistent practice, you can go from hesitant beginner to confident speaker—faster than you might think.
Best Way to Learn a Language: At Home or Through Immersion Abroad?
Wondering whether to study a language at home or immerse yourself abroad? This thoughtful piece explores the advantages of both approaches—and why combining them might be the most powerful path to fluency.
How Much Time Does It Take to Learn a Language?
“How long until I can actually speak this language?”
It’s a common question—and the truth is, it depends. Ordering tapas in Madrid isn’t the same as prepping for a year abroad in Berlin. Your timeline hinges on your goals, mindset, and past experience.
At ILI, we’ve helped thousands—from their first Italian espresso order to professional meetings in French. The real question isn’t how long it takes, but how much you need to reach your dreams.
Expanding Vocabulary Abroad: Strategies for Building a Rich French Lexicon
Looking to boost your French while studying abroad? One of the fastest ways to improve fluency is by expanding your vocabulary—especially in real-life, immersive settings. While classroom lessons lay the groundwork, there’s nothing like navigating a market in Paris or chatting with locals in Québec to help those new words stick. This guide will help you build vocabulary effectively while soaking up the language and culture abroad.
ILI’s Highlights of 2023: You helped make them possible!
Free English classes welcome more immigrants and refugees than ever before! It was early 2023 when the MA Department of Elementary […]
A Beginners Guide on French Culture and Learning French in France
Are you interested in studying French in France? Learning French in France is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in […]
How French Classes Changed Rebecca’s Life
Rebecca Chazin is a Colorado native that headed East for the green trees of Western Massachusetts, where she obtained a […]
The Terrific Trio
Three concepts for happy living – and better language learning In my previous article “The Rejection of Perfection” I wrote […]
Financial assistance available to businesses and individuals for language training
State financial support for language training in the workplace… ILI is an approved provider for the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund. This means […]
This article has a new version: How much time does it take to learn a new language?
Quick question. Does it take three months or two years to learn a foreign language? The answer is yes. In […]