How do you maximize your use of social media?

[JoAnn]

Hello everyone!

I wanted to share another language learning hack! In my last post, ‘How do you maximize your screen time?’ I talked about using different Google Chrome language extensions while you watch your favorite shows. This time I thought I’d talk about social media.
Coming into contact with any form of social media is basically inevitable, so why not use it for educational purposes during your free time?

I spend a lot of time on Instagram (my weekly screen time is unspeakable ), instead of mindlessly scrolling through my feed, I decided to squeeze in some language learning profiles to test my skills and learn something new!

Here are some of my favorites!
Psst… did you know Chatterbug has 3 Instagram accounts?

Chatterbug auf Deutsch
Chatterbug en Español
Chillsblog
Paula | Comfort Food
English in General
Chatterbug

Do you guys use Instagram to learn languages? What other social media platforms would you suggest?

[Toby]

That’s a great tip @JoAnn! I also consciously train my youtube algorithm so it suggests more foreign-language content. The more aware we are of our likes and subscriptions, the better!

On Insta I love Uyen’s stuff, she’s hilarious and on point when it comes to cultural differences!

[ChereeKr]

Great advice @JoAnn !
I follow a couple of German travel and language websites that often post new words or interesting facts. It definitely helps the learning process without even realizing it.

[Janina]

It’s amazing to follow accounts and content in your learning language! I’ve started doing this, too, and also follow Uyen, @Toby. She’s amazing!

Some Instagram accounts I can recommend:

@tagesschau - (Deutsche Nachrichten)
@katapultmagazin (Interessante Infos, Graphiken und Karten)
@ichbinsophiescholl (German history to go. Video-Tagebuch der Widerstandskämpferin Sophie Scholl im 2. Weltkrieg)

@katapultmaps (Fun with flags & maps!)
@the.language.nerds (language humor)

@loic.suberville (comedy)