As an intermediate language learner reading and speaking can be difficult.



Large walls of text in your target language are still intimidating and having a true conversation seems beyond your reach.



So how can you improve both of these skills?



In this episode, I provide you with a few ideas for lower level reading materials and techniques for taking those first small steps into reading.



I also discuss how to approach sessions with conversation partners to maximize your speaking practice.



Featured Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Japanese



For more insight about the Beginner-Intermediate Gap in Language learning, take a look at an article that I wrote that explains more, here.