I have been busy making friends with Spanish speaking people here in Vancouver, one of whom seems to like me. I don’t mind, it is all in the name of …
Russian Proverbs: The Key to Sounding Like a Native
If you are determined to talk like a native in Russian, it is not enough to merely speak fluently. To sound authentic, you need to know some sayings. They make …
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How to Learn a New Language Using the Best Asian Dramas
Over the last decade, Japanese, Chinese, and most notably, Korean dramas have seen a surge in popularity. If you’re learning an Asian language, there’s a good chance you’ve come across …
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Getting to Know the German Question Words And Their Disguises
Sometimes it seems like life is all about questions. Language certainly is – my conversations at least wouldn’t get far if I just swapped stories with people and never asked anything …
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Breaking Down French Sentences
At some point in your language learning process, you’re probably going to want to graduate from single words and short phrases to longer and more complex French sentences. While this …
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7 Most Commonly Misused Words in English
Whether it’s a typo or learning error, English learners frequently use words in speech and writing that sound right (to them) but are actually wrong. But don’t worry, even native …
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11 Funny Spanish Phrases That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
In every language, there are always inside jokes, a play on words, and funny phrases that can make you laugh—or at least everyone around you if you’re the object of …
Hiragana vs Katakana: Japanese 101
To the untrained eye, the Japanese language can look quite puzzling, like a quilt made of different textures. The characters don’t all look alike or even similar. The reason for …
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Sound Like a Native Speaker: Terms of Endearment in Italian
Learning terms of endearment in Italian is an important part of becoming fluent. If you don’t use such expressions, you may sound too formal and end up labelled as unapproachable. …
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Saying Hello and Goodbye in Russian
As a learner at the beginning of your Russian language journey, the first things you’re going to need to know are the Russian alphabet and how to say hello and …
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