
Language Diaries
I’m learning Spanish, and starting to learn Basque along the way. This space is where I record the small victories, the stumbles, and the practical tools I use as an international student.
What you’ll find here
Study habits: what actually helps me learn with limited energy.
Spanish in context: daily life, markets, and classroom use.
Basque encounters: cultural notes and phrases as I learn them.
Reflections: the vulnerability and humor of being a language learner.
I haven’t taken a language class in over a decade…and now I’m trying to learn Spanish and a little Basque? Here’s how it’s going (spoiler: I’m trying my best).