Does learning to read Japanese need to be hard? As both the regular readers of my blog know, I have been learning Japanese on LingQ this year, mostly to see how hard it is. I wrote some posts on it, if anyone is interested: http://tracesofdodo.blo…
100 Useful Russian Phrases
A profound learning of Russian begins with covering the basics. Just like with any other language, no giant leaps will lead you to in-depth knowledge. On the contrary, small but …
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The TestDaF: How LingQ Prepared Me For It
In October I decided to take the TestDaF, a German exam designed to test academic German skills. The November signup deadline had already passed, and that was great – I …
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How Hard is it to Learn Japanese?
Learning a new language is no easy feat, especially Japanese. It can take years to even half-decently learn a language. That’s why the question, “how hard is it to learn …
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How Long Does It Take to Learn French?
The big question most people who start learning French is usually, “How long does it take to learn French?” I was lucky enough to have been born in a part …
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Italian Numbers: Learn How to Count in Italian
Learning how to count is an important tool to nail when learning a new language. Whether you are being asked your age, the time, or even the price of things, …
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“I Love You” in Korean – a How-to Guide
Whether you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship at N Seoul Tower’s Locks of Love, express your love for your partner, or your love for your favorite …
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The 3 Best Chinese Podcasts For Learning Mandarin
Are you looking to improve your Chinese? If so, the best way to get your language skills up to speed is through meaningful content, as polyglot Steve Kaufmann always says. …
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Verbs Like Gustar: Saying You Like Something in Spanish
When studying Spanish, one of the first things we learn is talking about what we like (gustar) and dislike (no gustar). It’s easy to learn the expression ‘me gusta el …
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The Best Korean Movies on Netflix
With a rich tradition of creating romance infused fun-filled adventures, as well as iconic films such as Oldboy, there is nothing better for your language studies than immersing yourself in …
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