Hiya,

Welcome to my blog, where I share my own reflections on ‘abundating’ your language learning. (Sometimes these are backed by scientific research, and other times they’re just my thoughts).

These 3 apps could help you learn advanced English skills

These 3 apps could help you learn advanced English skills

Hedvig Sandbu26 May 2024

How to speak English like a native speaker? (My answer is not what you think)

How to speak English like a native speaker? (My answer is not what you think)

IdentityHedvig Sandbu5 May 2024

What growing up bilingual taught me about language success

What growing up bilingual taught me about language success

IdentityHedvig Sandbu21 April 2024

3 ways to “own” your accent

3 ways to “own” your accent

MasteryHedvig Sandbu7 April 2024

What is Neurolanguage Coaching and how does it work?

What is Neurolanguage Coaching and how does it work?

TechniquesHedvig Sandbu25 March 2024

13 ways to answer a question (and still sound professional) when you don’t know the answer.

13 ways to answer a question (and still sound professional) when you don’t know the answer.

TechniquesHedvig Sandbu24 January 2024Comment

Language lessons from my Italian wedding

Language lessons from my Italian wedding

Language learning, The science of learningHedvig Sandbu14 December 2023neurolanguage coaching, Toddler, language privilege, neuroscience

My quest for the ‘perfect’ English accent: How I succeeded and ultimately chose to fail

My quest for the ‘perfect’ English accent: How I succeeded and ultimately chose to fail

Language learning, IdentityHedvig Sandbu5 October 2023

A 3-step guide to using neuroscience for greater fluency

A 3-step guide to using neuroscience for greater fluency

The science of learning, Language learning, TechniquesHedvig Sandbu18 April 2023 Comments

The key difference between 'sorry' and 'thank you'

The key difference between 'sorry' and 'thank you'

Hedvig Sandbu17 February 2023 Comment

Inclusive idioms: How to use language to include everyone, with examples

Inclusive idioms: How to use language to include everyone, with examples

TechniquesHedvig Sandbu10 November 2022

The main challenge for many language learners is psychological, not linguistic

The main challenge for many language learners is psychological, not linguistic

MasteryHedvig Sandbu18 October 2022

Excellent language learners do these 3 things differently

Excellent language learners do these 3 things differently

Mastery, TechniquesHedvig Sandbu30 September 2022Comment

The difference between Neurolanguage Coaching and Neurolinguistic Programming?

The difference between Neurolanguage Coaching and Neurolinguistic Programming?

TechniquesHedvig Sandbu21 July 2022neurolanguage coaching

Is it 'immersion' or 'drowning'? Reducing stress for better language performance

Is it 'immersion' or 'drowning'? Reducing stress for better language performance

The science of learning, MasteryHedvig Sandbu23 June 2022 Comment

These 5 questions could make or break your language learning success

These 5 questions could make or break your language learning success

MasteryHedvig Sandbu5 April 2022Comment

The Abundate Vision: Language as a force for good in creating opportunities, transformation, and connection

The Abundate Vision: Language as a force for good in creating opportunities, transformation, and connection

Identity, Language ethicsHedvig Sandbu20 March 2022

The myth of proficiency: Learning how to communicate is a lifelong process

The myth of proficiency: Learning how to communicate is a lifelong process

Hedvig Sandbu13 December 2021Comment

Quarantine: Make the most of it with these 5 questions

Quarantine: Make the most of it with these 5 questions

Here in London, it feels as though the world has turned upside down: In just a few short weeks, the COVID-19 virus has taken thousands of lives, millions of jobs, and millions of people around the world are on government-enforced lockdown.

Hedvig Sandbu31 March 2020routine, habits, habit formation, neuroplasticityComment

Make room for failure, then make progress

Make room for failure, then make progress

If failure were a person, how would you greet them? Would you avoid them, would you ask them to go bother someone else, or would you treat them like a friend?

Language learning, The science of learningHedvig Sandbu24 October 2019 Comment