The Novel 
Formula.

The First Step to Learning any Alphabetic Language.

Do you answer YES to any of these?

You feel like you aren't making progress in learning a language or that your progress has stalled.


You want structure and a clear pathway on how to reach fluency.


You can only speak simple phrases and are longing to finally have meaningful conversations with people.


If you answered YES, I have the solution for you.

People often take the initial step in learning a language and experience noticeable progress during the first few weeks or months. Yet, subsequently, their progress plateaus, instilling a sense of discouragement. This is how many end up abandoning their pursuit of language fluency. The truth is, there is a correct way to start learning a language, and it doesn’t involve speaking from day one.

Why speaking from day 1 isn’t the solution.

Initially, speaking in a foreign language is exciting, but then the novelty wears off, and people feel frustrated due to their lack of ability to have meaningful conversations.

The truth is, attempting to have meaningful conversations with a native speaker without a sufficient vocabulary and enough input in listening comprehension is going to be extremely difficult. Trust me, there is a better way!


I struggled learning languages using traditional methods.

I struggled to learn English for years—11, in fact. Traditional learning methods did not work for me, just as they don’t work for anyone else.

This early frustration with the way languages are normally taught led me to discover the world language hacking.

Over the next seven years, I studied, experimented with, and worked on, over 15 languages—first, as I was completing my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Linguistics and then as I’ve been working towards my Masters in Neuroscience.

I found, there’s a straightforward path to full language proficiency. It doesn’t take long to get there: 3-4 months is a good estimate. It works for any alphabetic language. And you can apply it over and over again. It just works. Every. Time.

In my course The Novel Formula, I teach you the most efficient and logical pathway to build a strong foundation in any alphabetic language. I teach you how to expand your vocabulary, improve your understanding of grammatical structure, and enhance your reading and listening comprehension skills in any alphabetic language in just 8 weeks.

Once these skills are mastered, you can progress to speaking in my follow-up course, The Language Formula (launching March 2024). After completing The Novel Formula, progressing to speaking proficiency will finally feel natural, effortless, and fast!

It is quite likely that this is what was missing in your language learning game all along.

Introducing The Novel Formula.

The Novel Formula is an 8 week course designed to take you to build a strong foundation in language learning through rapid vocabulary acquisition and gaining a proficiency in reading and listening comprehension.

In just 8 weeks you will be able to understand at least one—but most likely several—books of your choice in your target language, narrated at native speaking pace.

Why reading, and not speaking, is a critical first step in language learning?

Learning a foreign language through reading can seem counterintuitive. But. With this method you will rapidly build a strong foundation in vocabulary and develop solid reading and listening comprehension skills.

More importantly, you will work with the materials that interest you. And this will eliminate the main reason why you’ve might have quit learning languages before—the loss of motivation.

Once you’ve mastered reading and listening, speaking proficiency comes naturally. How?

You will understand what others are saying to you. You will no longer be lost in a conversation. And you will already know what to say. You will just need to learn how to actually say it.

And that is just the question of practice.

The Novel Formula uses Simultaneous Reading and Listening (SRL) to accelerate language learning through reading

SRL is a learning technique that enhances lexical and phonological processing. Receiving information through two complemeting input streams helps your brain build connections between the written and spoken forms of a word, create stronger memories for words and consequently recall vocabulary better.

When learnt correctly and mastered, this technique will allow you to achieve and consolidate elementary language proficiency in record time gaining strong reading and listening comprehension skills.

Module 1: Overview

Consolidate key vocabulary to be able to read in a foreign language

Module 2: Overview

Be able to read in a foreign language- read at least one, likely several, of your favourite novels in a foreign language

Once you finish The Novel Formula, fluency awaits with The Language Formula.

Upon completing The Novel Formula, you can advance to The Language Formula, an additional 8-week program designed to take you to working proficiency level (CEFR B2).

What languages can I learn with The Novel Formula?

You can learn any alphabetic language. Choose from Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, Turkish, Indonesian, Swedish, 
Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Greek… just to name a few!

The Novel Formula Complements The Language Formula

With the right method anyone can learn a language in record time.

Take The First Step and start learning a language today.

Pay in Full

One-time payment ($99.95 USD)

Payment Plan

Split pay (2x $49.95 USD)

One payment now, and another in a month

  • Testimonies

    “Woooow!!! Thank you so much. Your approach and attitude is amazing. You have inspired me! I have been studying Spanish for five years at school and it is horrible…time to change it.”

    - Emily

  • Testimonies

    On first impressions it seemed the program was counterintuitive as it was so different to traditional learning methods where you learn grammar first and start speaking straight away. But as I progressed through the stages it was obvious the program was logical and intentional and most importantly, effective! I now know that fluency is achievable and Alina outlays a very clear pathway to get there with her two programs - so now I plan on continuing with The Language Formula program.

    - Ryan, MBA student, Australia

  • Testimonies

    I got accepted into a business school to do an MBA and there were mandatory language requirements as part of the admissions process. I failed numerous times (and spent a small fortune) with online tutors, grammar text books and online apps as I was desperately trying to learn Spanish. I stumbled across Alina and she guided me through her Novel Formula program as a way to “get to first base” as she described it. I was blown away with the rapid progress and by week 6 I could understand “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*@k” by Mark Manson. By week 8 I could also understand Albert Camus’ The Outsider.

    - Ryan, MBA student, Australia

  • Testimonies

    “I purchased The Novel Formula because I want to improve my foriegn language skills, and have tried other methods over the years with little success. Your method looked very different and I’m a big reader anyway, so using novels really appealed to me.”

    - Holly

  • Testimonies

    “Your videos are really useful in explaining how it works, how it feels mid process, and how multiple listens work. You are upfront about what a commitment this is and it was good to hear upfront that it would take work, and that this was unavoidable. Your videos are very helpful, and I’ve referred back to them at multiple points to stay motivated - especially when getting through my first book.”

    - Holly

MY GUARANTEE

TRY THE NOVEL FORMULA, RISK-FREE, FOR 60 DAYS.

I am confident in the effectiveness of "The Novel Formula," and I stand by the quality of my course. If, for any reason, you are not happy and satisfied with your purchase, you may request a refund within 60 days from the date of your enrolment. This provides ample time to assess and explore our course and experience its benefits without any risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you can read to some extent but struggle to understand people or speak, it's likely that you rushed into speaking too quickly. Personally, I refrain from engaging in conversation in the language I'm learning until I can read a novel in that foreign language and comprehend 90% of its content. Why? Because achieving this milestone indicates a solid grasp of vocabulary, as well as reading and listening comprehension. It is not until you have mastered these skills that being able to speak freely in a foreign language actually becomes possible.

    Are you content with only being able to introduce yourself, talk about your hometown and siblings, or do you aspire to have meaningful conversations with natives? If the latter is your goal, you need to master the basics – vocabulary and reading.

  • No, but you will be halfway there.

    To reach CEFR level B2, commonly known as working proficiency, I recommend completing The Novel Formula course and The Language Formula course (launching April 2024). The Novel Formula will guide you to proficiency in reading and listening comprehension, prerequisites for enrolling in The Language Formula course, where you can advance to speaking proficiency.

  • Any alphabetic language.

    When you purchase The Novel Formula, you get to choose what alphabetic language you want to learn. Choose from Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or Polish, just to name a few.

  • The Novel Formula is designed to build a strong foundation in your chosen language. If you can’t read and understand a novel recited to you at native speaking speed, then The Novel Formula is for you.

    If you can only speak simple phrases and are longing to finally have meaningful conversations with people, The Novel Formula is for you, because if you want to have meaningful conversations, you need to go back to the basics and build a strong foundation in vocabulary, reading, and listening comprehension. The Novel Formula is the quickest way to achieve that!