Have you ever noticed how the formal language we learn in school can be different from the way we talk with our friends? Instead of saying, “Hi, nice to meet …
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Time for some Streaming with These German YouTubers
YouTube is HUGE. And if you’re not using it to learn German, you’re missing out. We’ve picked out five different YouTube genres, covering a variety of interests. All of …
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French Children’s Stories for Beginners
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ― Philip Pullman Bedtime Stories All Day Long Stories are the stuff of childhood, and …
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Why Spanish Blogs are Great Resources to Help You Learn
Improve your comprehension As a new learner, it is important to choose content wisely. When I began to learn Spanish, I watched programs on television. Although I did get good …
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How to Learn Portuguese (the Fun Way)
Portuguese is the seventh most spoken language in the world today, according to the latest edition of Ethnologue. It surpasses Russian, French, German and Italian and is spoken in 15 …
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The Importance of Business English and How to Learn it
What is Business English? Learning English is no easy feat – whether it be words with a million meanings, or words not sounding how they look. English can be a …
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Russian YouTubers: Great Content to Help You Study
There are many different ways to learn Russian. Especially if you’re interested in the culture. Thanks to the internet, you can immerse yourself in Russian by browsing different blogs, reading …
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Immerse Yourself by Watching Japanese YouTubers
One of the really cool things about learning a language is that, eventually, it becomes a source of entertainment rather than a long grind of slowly memorizing kanji or working …
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German Children’s Books for Beginner Learners
I hate to admit it, but it was years before I finished my first “real” German book. I struggled through a short story collection and felt very happy with myself. …
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Laugh and Learn by Watching Funny Korean Dramas
In my last post, I shared popular Korean dramas and explained why watching them is a great way to improve your listening and reading skills (thanks to subtitles). In this …
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