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Research, strategies, and LanguageLeveler updates for intermediate learners working toward fluency through reading.

July 07, 2025

Why Second-Language Learners Read Slower And How LanguageLeveler Adjusts Reading Time Estimates

Research shows L2 readers are ~30% slower than native speakers. LanguageLeveler now calculates accurate reading time estimates for books in Italian, Dutch, and

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June 04, 2025

Language Learning Apps for Intermediate Learners: What the Experts Actually Recommend

Language acquisition experts from the University of Groningen and VU Amsterdam share what intermediate learners should actually prioritize and how LanguageLevel

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May 30, 2025

Breaking the Intermediate Language Plateau: How Context-Based Vocabulary Builds Real Fluency

Stuck at the intermediate plateau in Italian, Dutch, or English? Learn why context-based vocabulary learning through real books is the fastest path to advanced

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