Hey Bob,

Most people pick a language and just… hope for the best.

Then six months in, they're drowning in verb tables, wondering why the friend who picked a different language is already having real conversations.

Here's the thing nobody tells you upfront:

Languages aren't built the same.

Some reward you in months. Others ask for years. And the one you pick determines how soon you'll actually feel like you're getting somewhere.

So I made a video ranking 7 of them...

Easiest to hardest for English speakers. And this list is based on a decade of data from tens of thousands of learners. Not just my opinion.

A few things in there might surprise you:

• One language you can hold real conversations in inside six months
• Why French looks easier than it actually is
• And the final one… well. Let's just say even linguists can't agree how to write it down

"Easier" doesn't mean easy, of course. Every language on the list takes real time. Some just pay you back sooner.

Let me know which one catches your eye.

Watch the full episode here

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Chat soon,

Olly