Substacks recommended by Louise Haynes

Recommended by Louise Haynes

Learning languages in a divided world. Come and follow along with my journey to learn 12 languages in 12 months 💬 📚 🌎

Tanya writes, "I originally set out to learn 12 languages in 12 months, but now I’m not so sure anymore what I’m doing here." Her experiences learning languages are important. Her experiences in the middle of a war zone are even more so.

- Louise Haynes

Goatfury Writes

By Andrew Smith

I want to give you something interesting to think about every single day.

Fascinating information. Well-researched. GREAT graphics! A good place to learn interesting things every day.

- Louise Haynes

Mmerikani’s Substack (Swahili, with English Translations)

By Mmerikani (Swahili

Mmerikani’s Substack (Swahili, with English Translations!) consists of sourced, edifying quotes in a dual-language format (English and Swahili). I am a Quaker, runner, and was formally trained in Swahili.

Mmerikani finds some fascinating quotes that really make you think. Also a great place to practice your Swahili (or pick up a few new words)!

- Louise Haynes

June's Writing

By June Girvin

Welcome to the conversations. I talk about lots of things. Life, books, nature, knitting, or what's happening in the garden, sometimes memoir from 47 years of nursing. Wide-ranging ruminations. I usually post at the weekend, sometimes on Wednesday too.

June is a delightful retired nurse in the UK. She writes about her work experiences and about her life now. She also knits!

- Louise Haynes

A hill and I

By Susie Mawhinney

Lover of words and blurry photography - writing from a hill in SW France - self sufficient chaos, memoir, field conversations and obscurities

For native-level readers of English, this is an exquisite Substack. The language and descriptions are luscious, and the photography is calming. I highly recommend Susie's posts.

- Louise Haynes

Us AND Them

By Mark VanLaeys

Discovering Connections With Our Neighbors and Beyond

Excellent, short articles that ask deep questions. Language level isn't too hard for English language learners. Please read!

- Louise Haynes

This Week with David Rovics

News analysis, stories from the road, new songs, concerts, and more.

David Rovics writes songs about the issues facing the world today. He also writes his observations on how the world got this way and how we can make positive changes. Writes some good food for thought.

- Louise Haynes

Untranslatable

By Kristin Wong

Very short essays about the beauty of words that don’t quite translate from one language to another.

Untranslatable is a GREAT place to learn new words from a variety of languages. The essays clearly show how you would use the words in certain situations. I always learn something new when I read these essays! 👍🏽

- Louise Haynes

Scobiphonic

By Rick Scobi

A new old songwriter's journey into protest music and an appreciation for America's rebellious spirit in song.

Rick Scobi writes original songs. Many are about social issues. Give him a listen!

- Louise Haynes