Knowing What You Don’t Know

Knowing What You Don’t Know

When I was working as a moldmaker, a new boss asked whether I had the skills to do a particular job. “No,” I replied. “I only know what I know.” He tilted his head and started to respond, probably wondering why I had just stated something so...
Hear What Everyone Else Hears

Hear What Everyone Else Hears

Years ago, I signed up for a one-year subscription to an online guitar platform to improve my playing. One of the features was a video exchange program, and what a fantastic idea it was. I nervously submitted my first video and, a few days later, received a response...
Language Learning Is Messy

Language Learning Is Messy

Not long ago, I went to my local hardware store to buy some plastic wall anchors. You know the ones – those little plastic inserts you use to mount shelves, pictures, and other items to a concrete wall. You drill a hole, tap the anchor into place, and then use a...
Why Portuguese Flows Like English

Why Portuguese Flows Like English

🇵🇹 Why Portuguese Flows Like English Many people learning European Portuguese are quick to point out that English and Portuguese are completely different languages. Portuguese is a Romance language rooted in Latin, while English is a curious mixture of Germanic...
The FalaPT Method: How We Teach European Portuguese

The FalaPT Method: How We Teach European Portuguese

The method behind FalaPT is the result of many years of real-world experience, my own journey, the guidance of language coaches, structured courses, and insights from polyglots around the world. But more importantly, it comes from something simpler: learning how to...