Language and Motivation

27/08/2026

Another success story for our Wall of Success!

Mu started from a B1 level in Dutch and, with only 20 hours of private lessons through the F.A.S.T. method, prepared for the Staatsexamen B1 and passed.

A focused plan, the right teacher, and lessons built around real progress can make all the difference.

Congratulations to Mu and teacher Anneta for this amazing result!

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27/08/2026

Learning French does not only happen in a classroom.

Sometimes, the fastest progress comes from ordering at a market, asking for directions, joining a local tour, or simply trying to stay in French a little longer while travelling.

In our new blog, we share 4 travel experiences that can help adult learners boost their French through real-life exposure, confidence, and practice.

Read the full blog now and discover how travel can become part of your French learning journey.

Read here: https://languageandmotivation.com/4-travel-experiences-that-can-boost-your-french-faster-than-any-classroom/

Discover 4 travel experiences that help adult learners practise French in real life, build confidence, and improve faster through natural exposure.

26/08/2026

IAMEXPAT webinar with Sofia Karfi (initiator of the F.A.S.T. method) and Anneta Geels Papadopoulou (Dutch teacher)

Final Dutch pronunciation tip of the series! 🇳🇱✨
If you want to sound natural, practice your sounds in full sentences, not isolated words.
Because fluency = rhythm + sound + confidence.
Repeat. Record. Adjust.
That’s how adults learn fast.

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12/08/2026

Travelling solo? That might be your best chance to practice a language.

When you’re alone, you naturally speak more: asking for directions, ordering food, chatting with locals, or getting recommendations you wouldn’t find online.

These small moments build real confidence because the language becomes connected to experience, not just study.

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04/08/2026

IAMEXPAT webinar with Sofia Karfi (initiator of the F.A.S.T. method) and Anneta Geels Papadopoulou (Dutch teacher)
Dutch pronunciation feels “hard” only because your mouth isn’t used to the new shapes yet.
The F.A.S.T. method has very interesting tips in this. And once you start, it gets better. As Sofia says, “once you pronounce a word, you pronounce them all”.

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03/08/2026

Summer may disrupt routines, but language learning doesn't have to stop.
A podcast while travelling, a movie in your target language, or a few minutes of daily practice can make a difference.

Consistency beats intensity every time.

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23/07/2026

Dare to repeat what you listen. It’s the only way to get a better accent by familiarizing yourself with a language. That’s what Phoebe would do.

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17/07/2026

IAMEXPAT webinar with Sofia Karfi (initiator of the F.A.S.T. method) and Anneta Geels Papadopoulou (Dutch teacher)

Dutch is known for a lot of ggggg and, for some people, this might be challenging. Don’t worry, our teachers will guide you through every sound.

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10/07/2026

IAMEXPAT webinar with Sofia Karfi (initiator of the F.A.S.T. method) and Anneta Geels Papadopoulou (Dutch teacher)

Dutch feels familiar if you speak German or English.

Your starting point matters but your method matters more.

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06/07/2026

Many adult learners understand far more than they can actively speak. Speaking isn't just knowledge, it's recall, confidence and practice.
The goal isn't perfection. It's turning what you already know into communication.

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