Blog - Second-Half Travels

Portuguese Connection Language School Review (2024)

My friends Lucy and Martin moved to Portugal from the US in 2022. They live in the pleasant coastal town of Setúbal, about 45 minutes from Lisbon. When I heard about Lucy’s positive experience learning Portuguese in Lisbon at Portuguese Connection Language School, I asked her for an interview.

Read on for more about this recommended Portuguese language school in Lisbon.

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Review – Italian Language Course Rome (2023)

In September and October 2023 I spent three enjoyable weeks at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, Italy. It’s an excellent choice to learn Italian in Rome. Read on for a review of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Roma.

39 Best German Podcasts for Learners (2023)

These recommended best German podcasts for learners come from Michelle Parkin, a Sydney-based German and English teacher. I met Michelle in a German conversation group, and was blown away by her amazing lists of best podcasts for learning German on Instagram. I invited Michelle to share her expertise on podcasts for German learners here.

5 Easy Italian Readers for Beginners and Intermediates

Easy Italian readers for beginners and intermediates boost your confidence and build your vocabulary.

Alliance Française Paris Review: Study French in Paris (2022)

In August-September 2022 I spent four weeks at Alliance française Paris learning French. Overall, Alliance française is a solid choice for studying French in Paris. Read on for more tips on finding French courses in Paris.

Learn French in Montpellier, France: LSF Montpellier Review (2022)

In February and March 2022 I spent three enjoyable weeks studying French at LSF Montpellier. Montpellier is a charming small city in the south of France. Read on for tips to learn French in Montpellier, France.

14 Best YouTube Channels to Learn Russian

YouTube’s an indispensable free Russian learning resource. Channels for learners offer slower, simplified Russian that’s easier to understand than native movies or TV shows. And short YouTube videos are better for a learner’s limited concentration span.

Fun videos make a great reward for tedious Russian grammar study. Here are some of the best YouTube channels to learn Russian.