Learning a Language Beyond Duolingo

You've Hit the Ceiling. Let's Start the Real Proficiency

You’ve done the work. You’ve earned the gems, protected your streak, and memorized hundreds of words. But when you try to understand a movie or have a simple conversation, you freeze. The frustrating gap between what you know and what you can actually use is the wall that language apps can't help you climb.

If you feel your progress has stalled and you still can't communicate with confidence, it's not your fault. It means you're ready for the next step. This program teaches you how to stop "studying" and start acquiring a language naturally by turning the movies, shows, and music you already enjoy into your primary learning material.

Per session
€30
Sessions
5
Weekly time commitment
3-4h
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Per session
€30
Sessions
5
Weekly time commitment
3-4h
Mentors
Guillem Palau
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What You Will Achieve

This program is designed to bridge the gap between gamified lessons and real-world fluency. We take the foundation you've built and give you the skills that apps simply can't teach. This program is a masterclass in the art of self-directed language acquisition. We provide you with the tools, techniques, and expert guidance to build a learning system that is both incredibly effective and genuinely enjoyable.

Master the Art of Sentence Mining

Learn how to identify and extract perfectly comprehensible sentences ("i+1" sentences) from your favorite media. We'll show you the workflow and tools to efficiently capture sentence-based flashcards, creating the ultimate learning resource.

Build an Unbeatable Spaced Repetition System (SRS)

Go beyond basic flashcards. You will learn to build a powerful and efficient Anki (or similar routine focused on sentences for language acquisition. This method builds your intuitive understanding of grammar and vocabulary in context, just as you learned your native language.

Develop Native-Like Listening Skills

By systematically immersing yourself in authentic media, you will train your ear to understand the true speed, rhythm, and flow of the language. You'll move from consciously translating in your head to understanding automatically and effortlessly.

Create Your Own Personal Immersion Environment

Transform your hobbies into your most powerful learning tools. Your tutor will help you build a sustainable immersion lifestyle by finding and effectively using the TV shows, music, and books you already enjoy, making your daily learning habit both enjoyable and incredibly effective

How can you benefit from our tutors?

Real Practice, Real Feedback

An app can't have a conversation or understand nuance. Your tutor provides invaluable, real-time speaking practice, correcting subtle mistakes and giving the kind of feedback that is essential for progress.

Answers to Your "Why" Questions

Ever wonder why a certain word is used over another, or what the cultural context of a phrase is? Get immediate, expert answers to the specific questions that apps can never address.

A Curated Path Forward

Instead of guessing which lesson to do next, your tutor will curate the perfect resources and exercises for your specific level, eliminating wasted time and keeping you on the fastest path to your goals.

What you need for the program

A computer with pre installed software

The tutor will recommend specific software based on your needs that you will need to install for the sessions.

Content for the sessions

Access to media and resources in your target language (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, e-books, articles, etc).

Frequently Asked Questions

This program is designed for those who have hit a plateau after the beginner stages. It's perfect for you if you're at an "advanced beginner" or "intermediate" level, meaning you've used apps like Duolingo, memorized a good amount of vocabulary, and understand the basic grammar, but you still can't understand native speakers or express yourself with confidence. We'll build on that foundation to get you to a place of genuine comprehension and fluency.

No, not that. It’s not a language tutor to practice the language with. The main goal of this program is to teach you a system for effective, independent (self-directed, autodidact) learning. We focus on building your skills in sentence mining, managing your own SRS, and creating a sustainable immersion routine. Think of it as learning to fish, not just being given a fish; we are building the engine for your fluency.

Absolutely. Effective immersion isn't about studying for 8 hours a day; it's about smartly integrating the language into your existing daily life. We'll show you how to turn dead time into productive learning time, like listening to a podcast on your commute, watching one 30-minute TV show in your target language instead of your native one, or playing music while you cook. The goal is consistent, enjoyable contact with the language, not overwhelming, all-day study sessions.

That’s an excellent question, and it highlights what makes this program unique. Your tutor's primary role is not to teach you the specific grammar or vocabulary of a language, but to be an expert architect of your learning system. Think of it this way: a world-class personal trainer can design a championship-level training plan for a swimmer or a cyclist. Their expertise lies in the principles of fitness, recovery, physiology, biomechanics, and motivation, rather than in being the best swimmers themselves.