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Editorial Policy

Our Standards

WhatIsTheEasiestLanguageToLearn.com is published by The Language Research Desk. We compile publicly available language-learning research — especially FSI difficulty data, published linguistics, and learner-community reports — into practical guides for English speakers. We do not claim to be certified linguists, language teachers, or polyglots.

How Content Is Created

  1. Source first. Difficulty hours, category labels, and other numbers stay tied to a cited page on this site or an external source already named in the article. If a figure is not sourced, we drop or soften it.
  2. Research-backed. We reference reputable language-learning research, recognized language institutes, and established learning resources, plus peer-reviewed linguistics research. When making factual claims, we cite or link to the original source.
  3. Desk byline. Articles are researched and written by The Language Research Desk. Public bylines use the desk name (an Organization), not a personal author and not invented credentials.

How Content Is Reviewed

Before publication, articles are reviewed for:

  • Factual accuracy of FSI categories, hour ranges, and other claims that appear on the page
  • Honesty about what we have not tested first-hand, including apps and books we discuss from published documentation and learner reports
  • Clarity so a self-directed English speaker can use the guide without invented statistics

How Content Is Updated

We revisit published guides when FSI materials, app pricing, or reader corrections change the record:

  • Check that affiliate links still use this site's Amazon tag
  • Incorporate new research findings that we can cite
  • Address reader questions and feedback
  • Verify that external links and references remain active

Product Recommendations

When a page links to a book, course, or study tool, the note is a listing check — edition, format, and current seller — not a merchant product copy rewrite. Selection criteria:

  • Fit for the page. We only mention a title when it is relevant to that guide's angle.
  • Transparency. We say what the listing is (paperback vs audio, course vs reference) so you can verify the Amazon page before buying.
  • No star schema. We do not publish Product, Offer, AggregateOffer, or Review star JSON-LD for these listings.

Some product links are affiliate links (primarily Amazon Associates, tag whatistheeasiestlanguagetolearn-20). Affiliate relationships never influence our recommendations. We earn a small commission if you purchase through these links at no extra cost to you. See our full affiliate disclosure.

Corrections

If you find an error in our content, please contact us at [email protected]. We take accuracy seriously and will investigate and correct confirmed errors promptly, noting the correction in the article.