

How Learning a New Language Transformed Me into a Better Person
Learning a new language is often seen as a practical skill or a way to connect with others. But what if it also changes who you are? Many people say that speaking another language feels like having a different personality. I have experienced this myself. When I speak English, I find it easier to explain complex ideas. In French, I become more patient. Italian makes me a bit more irritable, and Spanish brings out my playful side. This shift in personality is just one way learn
Chiara Maggia
Nov 133 min read
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Maximizing Learning with The Language Hub
Learning a new language can feel like climbing a mountain. Sometimes, it’s exciting and rewarding, and other times, it’s downright frustrating. But what if I told you there’s a way to make this journey smoother, more enjoyable, and incredibly effective? That’s where The language hub comes into play. Imagine having a one-stop place filled with all the tools, tips, and support you need to master a language. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s not just a dream anymore. Let m
Chiara Maggia
Nov 35 min read
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Mastering Italian Through Conversation-Based Learning
Learning a new language can feel like trying to solve a puzzle without the picture on the box. I remember when I first started learning...
Chiara Maggia
Sep 275 min read
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Discover Rapid Language Learning with Conversational Methods for Engaging and Fun Lessons
Learning a new language can feel like a daunting task. Traditional methods often focus on endless memorization and strict grammar rules,...
Chiara Maggia
Sep 13 min read
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Embrace Patience and Passion on Your Journey to Language Learning
Learning a new language is an exciting adventure that many people choose to embark upon. However, the journey comes with its own set of...
Chiara Maggia
Jul 63 min read
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Unlocking Language Adventures: How Summer Study Transforms Students into Confident Conversationalists
Summer is a magical time for students, filled with sunny days and opportunities for adventure. For those learning a foreign language,...
Chiara Maggia
Jun 12 min read
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Celebrating Milestones in Language Learning: Why Every Achievement Matters
Learning a new language is a vibrant journey filled with numerous milestones celebrating each step forward. As an adult language learner,...
Chiara Maggia
May 182 min read
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Embracing Imperfection: The Importance of Making Mistakes in Language Learning
"You make mistakes, mistakes don't make you" Language learning can feel overwhelming, especially for those who strive for perfection. The...
Chiara Maggia
Mar 133 min read
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Unleashing the Language Learning Spark: Navigating the Uncharted Territories of Motivation and Frustration
Learning a new language can feel like embarking on a thrilling adventure. The joy of mastering new words, understanding the intricacies...
Chiara Maggia
Mar 23 min read
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Are Language Classes Really Too Expensive, or Do We Misvalue Linguistic Learning?
"after many years I do this job, let me tell you, Mr Jackson, that nothing is too expensive. Buyers are just not interested enough to...
Chiara Maggia
Feb 63 min read
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The benefits of Spanish Tutoring
Spanish being the most important foreign language in the United States, it is offered in all schools with the great majority of students...
Chiara Maggia
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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The most common grammar mistakes Americans make (and don't even know).
When it comes to your mother tongue, you expect to be able to use it properly. And yet, when learning another language, you find yourself...
Chiara Maggia
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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Most common difference between Spanish from Spain and Spanish in Latin America
When you start learning Spanish the teacher might ask you if you prefer to learn Spanish from Spain or from South America. You may have a...
Chiara Maggia
May 24, 20242 min read
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The art of tutoring school age students
If your student is not performing in foreign languages at school, you are probably thinking of hiring a tutor. What are your...
Chiara Maggia
May 9, 20243 min read
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Where does The Language Matrix come from (aka the dentist appointment)
I once read a sentence in a book that stuck with me forever "Some things happen in life, that are like questions. It might take a minute,...
Chiara Maggia
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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Is a Native Teacher a better teacher?
If I had to learn a new language I would feel better with a native speaker teacher. Wouldn't you? Yet in my language teaching experience,...
Chiara Maggia
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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The " bigger picture" effect
How would you feel if you were asked to describe your impression of a painting, and you were showed only a few square inches of it? That...
Chiara Maggia
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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The power of VISUALIZATION
We all know there are different kinds of learners in the world, some being "visual". Visual people would easily apply the visualization...
Chiara Maggia
Feb 10, 20242 min read
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The importance of patterns in Language Learning
Do you remember your second grade year, when you were supposed to find the next shape in a pattern, or the missing number? For languages,...
Chiara Maggia
Sep 22, 20232 min read
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The 3 levels of "Fluency"
When students approach me asking to help them be fluent, I have a moment of silence. What does fluency actually mean? In my experience as...
Chiara Maggia
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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