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  • Learning Japanese

Best Books to Learn Japanese: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Posted by Tyler Tolman on Less than a minute ago
Best books to learn Japanese stacked on a desk for language learners

TL;DR The best books to learn Japanese depend on where you are. Beginners need structure. Intermediate learners need volume. Advanced learners need authentic material. This guide covers all three stages. …

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  • Learning Spanish

The DOCTOR Acronym in Spanish: When to Use Ser (and PLACE for Estar)

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 14 Jul, 2026
DOCTOR and PLACE acronym for ser and estar in Spanish showing each letter with examples

You have studied Spanish for months. You know the vocabulary. And then a sentence appears and you freeze: ser or estar? Both mean “to be.” Both are everywhere. And the …

Tyler Tolman 14 Jul, 2026
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  • Language Learning Apps

Rosetta Stone Review 2026: Is It Still Worth Using?

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 07 Jul, 2026
Rosetta Stone logo

For decades, those bright yellow boxes were a default choice for language learners — sitting on shelves in electronics stores and airport kiosks next to the neck pillows and phone …

Tyler Tolman 07 Jul, 2026
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  • Learning German

German Swear Words: A Complete (Uncensored) Guide

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 01 Jul, 2026
Learn German swear words on LingQ.

In German, Gute Fahrt! is a perfectly polite way to wish someone a good trip. Dick just means thick. Hell means bright. And Ausfahrt is simply an exit sign on …

Tyler Tolman 01 Jul, 2026
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  • Learning Icelandic

How to Learn Icelandic: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 30 Jun, 2026
Cityscape Reykjavík, Iceland

Icelandic is famously conservative. Due to the island’s geographic isolation, strong literary tradition, and commitment to linguistic purism, the language has not changed much since the 9th century. What’s the …

Tyler Tolman 30 Jun, 2026
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  • Learning French

French Conjugation: A Simple Guide to Every Tense

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 22 Jun, 2026
Girl studying French conjugation

French has 21 tenses. You need to actively use about eight. Four of those carry most of what you’ll ever say out loud. TL;DR French conjugations can feel overwhelming, but …

Tyler Tolman 22 Jun, 2026
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  • Learning Japanese

Japanese Podcasts: The Best Options for Every Level

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 14 Jun, 2026
Japanese podcast host

TL;DR The best Japanese podcasts depend on your current level and what your personal interests are. Absolute beginners should start with shows that use slow speech and high-frequency vocabulary. Intermediate …

Tyler Tolman 14 Jun, 2026
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  • Language Learning Apps

Best Language Learning App in 2026: An Honest Comparison

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 11 Jun, 2026
Best Language Learning App in 2026: An Honest Comparison

TL;DR Every year the same question gets asked millions of times: what is the best language learning app? The honest answer is that it depends on what you are trying …

Tyler Tolman 11 Jun, 2026
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  • Learning Korean

Best Korean Dramas on Netflix for Learning Korean

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 10 Jun, 2026
Learn Korean with K-dramas and LingQ

TL;DR The best Korean dramas on Netflix for learning Korean are the ones that you actually enjoy. For beginners, consider slow-paced romances like Crash Landing on You and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha. …

Tyler Tolman 10 Jun, 2026
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  • Language Learning Apps

Babbel Review 2026: Does It Actually Get You Speaking?

Posted by Tyler Tolman on 06 Jun, 2026
Babbel logo

Babbel is one of the most popular language learning apps out there. It’s been around since 2007, has millions of users worldwide, and has become a default starting point for …

Tyler Tolman 06 Jun, 2026
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