Monthly Archives: February 2015


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How to learn a language: day 2 of the 21-day challenge Welcome to day 2 of my 21-day language challenge! If you missed day 1, you can watch it here. Thinking of learning a new language? Try the 21-day language challenge! Click To Tweet Some of the things I cover in the vlog are: Using flashcards to memorise vocabulary Recording things in Evernote Choosing verbs to learn and learning verb conjugation Setting language learning objectives and determining your ultimate goals Here’s the video, and if you’d like to watch my vlog from day 3, click here. Subscribe to 5-minute language […]

The 21-day language challenge: day 2


How much can you learn in 21 days? I’ve decided to take up a new language. I’ve also decided to do it in a different way – by undertaking a 21-day language challenge! The most productive way to start your day: the 21-day language challenge Click To Tweet The aim of the challenge is to see how much I can learn in 21 days and see whether I want to carry on. I will be updating you on my progress in my vlogs so make sure you subscribe to 5-minute language and to my Youtube channel so that you don’t […]

The 21-day language challenge: day 1


The best books and resources to learn Polish Language books are fun – even in the era of free internet resources and Youtube channels on language learning. If you’re just beginning your Polish learning journey, I’ve got a list of the best books to learn Polish for you. I’ve divided this post into different types of resources, from grammar books to courses in colloquial Polish. When learning a language, I would probably get one of each and supplement this with online resources, podcasts, films and conversation classes. But the choice is yours! Are you ready? Let’s get started! Polish for […]

The Best Books and Resources to Learn Polish



Fat Thursday (tłusty czwartek) Before we indulge ourselves in pancakes, it’s time for doughnut day! Yes – that’s what the Polish Fat Thursday is all about. This year, Polish people will have eaten approximately one hundred million doughnuts on Fat Thursday (12 February) alone, which is almost three doughnuts per person! Can you handle that? I certainly can! How to make Polish doughnuts (pączki)? Pączki (the plural of pączek) can be made in the same way as any other doughnuts. Most Polish doughnuts, though, have fruit jelly or jam, rather than cream or chocolate, in the centre. Jenny Can Cook […]

Polish food: Fat Thursday


Do you want to learn a foreign language but haven’t got time?  We’ve all heard or made this excuse before. Don’t worry – there’s a solution. Read on! The miracle language learning morning I’ve recently read an interesting book by Hal Elrod called The Miracle Morning. It’s a short and practical book about how to structure your morning routine to be less stressed, more successful and have more energy throughout the day. I’ve implemented the miracle morning into my daily routine and have been following it for the last four weeks. And I can tell you – it’s changed the […]

The miracle morning of language learning