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Language mentor and polyglot; teaches people to design their own learning method rather than follow a course.
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A New EarthBook Eckhart Tolle
It gave me so many insights about life, people, and the meaning of life in general. I’m definitely going to read the book again.
Her post on 10 personal development books she recommends, which helped her grow as a person
2020-09-18·languagementoring.com ↗
REWORKBook Jason Fried
It’s probably the most practical business manual for entrepreneurs out there. I really really like it.
Her post on 10 business books she loved, suggested as reading in a foreign language
2020-08-18·languagementoring.com ↗
Pocket CastsSoftware Automattic
Try using Pocket Casts – probably the best podcast application out there!
Her Language Mentoring blog post on podcasts as free listening material for language learners
2021-09-01·languagementoring.com ↗
50languagesService
50languages: a great place to practice any language
Her Language Mentoring blog post on the 50languages practice site
2021-04-21·languagementoring.com ↗
How to Win Friends and Influence PeopleBook Dale Carnegie
I’ve learned a lot from this book. I know that the title sounds a little bit manipulative. But actually the content is really good.
Her post on 10 personal development books she recommends, which helped her grow as a person
2020-09-18·languagementoring.com ↗
The Five Love LanguagesBook Gary Chapman
But I have to mention it, because I think it’s really good
Her post on 10 personal development books she recommends, which helped her grow as a person
2020-09-18·languagementoring.com ↗
Man's Search for MeaningBook Viktor Frankl
He doesn’t just describe the atrocities that were happening there, but he depicts how people felt about them, and how they interacted with each other. It’s incredibly interesting reading
Her post on 10 personal development books she recommends, which helped her grow as a person
2020-09-18·languagementoring.com ↗
Born a CrimeBook Trevor Noah
It was just so fascinating to read about what it was like there
Her post on 10 personal development books she recommends, which helped her grow as a person
2020-09-18·languagementoring.com ↗
Secrets of the Millionaire MindBook T. Harv Eker
This book is great for people who want to change their mindset about money, success, and what is possible in life.
Her post on 10 personal development books she recommends, which helped her grow as a person
2020-09-18·languagementoring.com ↗
Expert SecretsBook Russell Brunson
I really like the advice he gives in his book Expert Secrets.
Her post on 10 business books she loved, suggested as reading in a foreign language
2020-08-18·languagementoring.com ↗
The E-MythBook Michael Gerber
I have this one in Slovak, and it’s also a nice story about entrepreneurship and business.
Her post on 10 business books she loved, suggested as reading in a foreign language
2020-08-18·languagementoring.com ↗
The Power of HabitBook Charles Duhigg
It’s really interesting and also easily readable, although the book is pretty thick.
Her post on 10 business books she loved, suggested as reading in a foreign language
2020-08-18·languagementoring.com ↗
DuoCardsSoftware
Want to add a mobile app to your language learning? My clear recommendation is DuoCards, a flashcard app for vocabulary made by a small team from the Czech Republic. It’s the app I recommend to my students first.
Her Language Mentoring blog review of the DuoCards vocabulary app
2024-12-11·languagementoring.com ↗
Getting Things DoneBook David Allen
I highly recommend this book, it’s really awesome.
Her post on 10 business books she loved, suggested as reading in a foreign language
2020-08-18·languagementoring.com ↗
TED TalksBook Chris Anderson
It was such a good book that I read it in a weekend. If you do any public speaking, I think you should definitely read this book
Her post on 10 business books she loved, suggested as reading in a foreign language
2020-08-18·languagementoring.com ↗
AnkiSoftware
I find it more fun than Anki, which may have a sophisticated algorithm but isn’t exactly user-friendly.
Her Language Mentoring blog review of the DuoCards vocabulary app, compared with Anki
2024-12-11·languagementoring.com ↗
DuoLingoSoftware Duolingo
It’s no secret that we recommend using Duolingo as a fun addition to your study plan, not as your main way of learning.
Her review after testing Duolingo for 600 days
2024-06-18·languagementoring.com ↗
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