This looks like an amazing tool for language learning, especially for folks like me who enjoy combining digital and physical resources. You can't beat some of the language learning apps out there, but keeping on track can be a challenge. Having a physical journal to to hold and see and be a reminder and guide sounds wonderful and I can't wait to get a hold of one. I don't think my library will buy something consumable, but I will absolutely recommend to anyone I know who's studying a foreign language.

A really interesting take on journaling and language learning. There wasn't anything like, groundbreaking but the structure and tips for each section and throughout those. It would be good to use in individual language learning and during the semester with the students so they have a more structured approach to learning language at home.

Every multilingual or polyglot or language enthusiast should get this journal for their language journeys. I only wish I had received a physical copy but the book looks exquisite in the galley electronic copy as well. It has a seamless design and thoughtful structure which is very useful. I am sure this structured outlay will be an added advantage for ND readers and language learners.

"The beauty is in the progress, not the perfection, especially when it comes to language learning."

This is a planner, habit tracker, and journal, written and designed by Jo Franco, who is a polyglot and serial language learner. I love the layout of this book. It goes into detail about the importance of planning, recording, and regularly assessing your language learning journey. I'm a language learner (and language teacher), and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in learning a language on their own.

It has space for planning your goals each month and tracking them. This is so important, because as you learn more, your goals will grow and change with your abilities. There are sections to keep track of new language things (like new vocabulary and expressions or new grammar rules and structures). It also has space for regularly assessing your progress, which is vital to keep your motivation up. The last part of the book is a journal, with prompts for varying language levels, and space to write each day.

This is a great planner and journal combination for anyone who is interested in learning a language primarily on their own. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced learner, whether you've done this before on your own or not, this journal has something for you.

[Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!]

This is an amazingly good journal for learning languages. I love the title, and I love her explanation of it, I think that everyone who is learning languages or anyone who is a polyglot can relate to it. A lot.
And I like that she talks about the process of learning languages, giving some background to this journal, in a concise but concrete way. The big chunk of the book is the journal part, but the introduction is interesting, and I love that the author keeps constantly in mind that language learning is, for a big part, a personal process: not everything works for everyone, but this journal is quite flexible and it keeps that in mind, and you can see it in its versatility. It would help you structure your learning, but it is also quite flexible and you can adapt to your ways.
Also, there are a lot of prompts that you can use (or totally ignore, if you prefer) and I really enjoyed them!
All in all, I think this is an amazing tool to have in your arsenal for language learning!

I am learning nine foreign languages (some started only in the last 2-3 years, others I have studied since high school (20+ years ago)), so I have experience with many different approaches to language learning. I think Jo Franco's Fluentish: Language Learning Planner & Journal is a very useful resource to come onto the market, especially for those who are either new to self-study language learning or those who struggle to maintain motivation and need a structure to follow. In this latter regard, the book opens by encouraging you to set goals and a study plan, and then it revisits those same questions at the end, so you can assess your progress. There are also sections for recording new vocabulary and grammar patterns you learn, and so can be used in place of separate grammar and vocabulary notebooks. Writing a language is a big part of learning, and the journal prompts provided (organised from beginner to advanced) offer an aid to those unsure what to write about for practice. In short, this book offers one place to record your progress in a language, make notes as you study and practice your writing. I am giving this book four stars. This approach won't be for everyone, but for those with a suitable study style, it could be a valuable tool.