Let's talk a little bit about our general approach to language learning. No one method will fit each and every learner.
By clearly sharing the core principles behind our method, we hope to connect with learners who share our approach—and who will benefit most from the way we teach.
Our method is based on a few lose principles.
Stephen Krashen, a well-known language researcher, says we learn best when we understand language that is just above our current level. The material should be challenging, but not confusing. This idea is called Comprehensible Input.
Almost all of our materials implement this idea, at varying levels.
Learning is much easier when you’re interested. We create content that’s not only helpful, but also engaging: stories, facts, dialogues, and examples that spark your curiosity. This keeps you motivated, focused, and coming back for more.
To remember vocabulary and grammar for the long term, you need to see them again and again. We help you review words over time with flashcards, repeated exposure in our texts, and a mix of topics that reinforce what you’ve learned. This technique, called spaced repetition, helps move words from short-term to long-term memory.
We believe that feedback should be immediate. With our method, you see translations instantly, get immediate corrections in exercises, and always know rightaway when you've made a mistake and how to correct it. Thishelps you improve quickly and without frustration.