If you are learning Italian, without a doubt you know that Italians have a famous reputation around the world for being over the top with their hand gestures whenever they …
French Proverbs and How to Use Them
A proverb is a brief phrase used to express some wisdom or advice, often through poésie – poetic flair, imagerie – imagery or rime – rhyme. First up, “c’est la …
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Portuguese Words You Need to Know
Although other Romance languages, such as Spanish and French, are more popular among language students around the world, there’s no denying that Portuguese has its own special charm. Some …
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How to Learn Japanese
Although I write about how to learn Japanese today, I was never actually interested in languages growing up. I loved music and, entering college, joined a performance-oriented dancing club that …
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Saying Hello in Dutch
If you want to get anywhere with a language, you have to start by greeting the person you’re speaking with. So today we’re going to explain the best ways to …
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In the Mood For the French Subjunctive
So, you’ve reached that stage in your French learning, where you’ve covered the key tenses, and now this thing called the French subjunctive keeps cropping up at every corner. Most …
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5 Useful Vocabulary Strategies to Super-Charge Your English
If you’re an avid English learner, mastering new vocabulary should be at the top of your list, even before grammar. The rules are simple: if you want to speak like …
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Spanish Movies on Netflix
You have your coziest blanket and the popcorn is ready, and now for the hardest decision of the evening…which movie to watch? For those of us learning a second language, …
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Polish YouTubers You Need to Subscribe to!
Minecraft lets-plays, thirty-second cooking tutorials, language lectures or a daily fix of cuteness from cat complications – you can find almost anything on YouTube. I can’t speak for everyone, I …
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German Memes: Laugh Your Way to Fluency
WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps in Germany. More than eighty percent of Germans use it – and thank goodness. If they didn’t, how else could they meme? …
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