How to Keep a Conversation Going
Dread the awkward silence in a new language? Practical ways to keep a conversation flowing, from open questions to buying time, so you never freeze mid-chat.
Amara Diallo
Speaking & Grammar Writer
Amara Diallo
Amara believes speaking early is the fastest way to fluency, awkwardness included. She writes warm, practical guides to conversation and grammar.
Articles
8 articles by Amara
Amara Diallo
How to Learn Gendered Nouns
A practical approach to grammatical gender in a new language — why it exists, how to learn each noun's gender without memorizing charts, and how to stop fearing mistakes.
Amara Diallo
What to Do in Your First Week Learning a Language
A simple day-by-day plan for your first week learning a language — the small, doable steps that build momentum and set up a habit you'll actually keep.
Amara Diallo
How to Learn From Comprehensible Input
A beginner-friendly guide to comprehensible input: what it means, why understanding most of what you hear and read drives real progress, and how to find the right material.
Amara Diallo
How to Sound More Natural When You Speak
Sound less like a textbook and more like a real person. Practical ways to add natural fillers, chunks, and rhythm so your speech flows the way locals actually talk.
Amara Diallo
How to Understand Verb Tenses
A clear, unintimidating guide to verb tenses in a new language — how to think about time, which tenses to learn first, and how to make them automatic through use.
Amara Diallo
How to Learn Grammar Without Hating It
A gentler way to approach grammar in a new language — treating rules as patterns you notice, learning just enough to speak, and letting real use do the teaching.
Amara Diallo
How to Get Over the Fear of Speaking
Nervous about speaking a new language out loud? A calm, practical plan to shrink the fear, build a talking habit, and start having real conversations.
Amara Diallo