Research-backed insights for language learning

French

How to Memorize the Colors (or any word!) in French Faster

Les Couleurs Learning in context is the fastest way to learn vocabulary words in a foreign language. By combining listening, reading, and speaking new words within complete sentences, you’ll learn French faster. Deliberate practice is one of the 6 research-backed...

read more

Why Language Learning in the US is Broken

If you're going to do something, do it right. Unfortunately, language learning is rarely done right. In the United States, it's especially broken. Billions of dollars and millions of hours spent a year with very little to show for it. High school classes, free mobile...

read more

The Gingerbread Man: French Audio Story

L’homme de pain d’épice The Gingerbread Man in French With English Translation Listening to children's stories in French is a great way to learn French and improve your listening comprehension. Follow along as a native Parley Blue language coach reads The Gingerbread...

read more

I Want to Learn: