While learning to read Chinese can be a challenge, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the written characters used by the language – reading Chinese children stories can ease the pain …
Japanese Children’s Stories for Beginners
When it comes to learning Japanese, there is no doubt that reading is one of the hardest skills to master (next to writing). One look at a Japanese newspaper full …
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Make an Impression Using these Japanese Dating Phrases
Dating is already a tricky situation to navigate, but trying to find your soulmate using a language that you aren’t native in can be even tougher. If you’re thinking of …
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10 Beautiful English Words You Should Know
Learning new words and growing your vocabulary is just part of the game if you’re a language learner. It makes up for a beautiful journey! While we’re at the topic, …
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Cool Polish Words Every Learner Should Know
A while ago I wrote a post about some of my favorite Polish slang words. This time I am back with cool Polish words every learner should know. Since most …
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French Audiobooks to Practice Your Reading and Listening
Like many in the language-learning community, I have learned that there is no such thing as “spare time”. The myriad combination of sounds that reach my eardrum truly matter! It …
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Portuguese Phrases For Travelers
No matter which country you go visit, it’s always good to practice the language beforehand. Portuguese speaking countries are no exception. There are some phrases which can come in handy …
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Japanese Listening Practice: Resources You Can Use
In July, 2015, a friend invited me over to watch the movie Densha Otoko. My first year in Japan was winding down to a close, and what a year it …
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Using Chinese Subtitles to Help You Learn the Language
If you are struggling to learn Chinese using a language learning textbook, try watching videos with Chinese subtitles. Video is a powerful medium for language immersion. As your eyes go …
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Italian Fashion Blogs that Will Improve Your Reading Skills
Italy is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Some of the best known brands are Italian, such as Valentino, Armani, Cavalli, Versace, Prada, and Moschino. Therefore, It shouldn’t …
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