Idioms can be found in every language, and every culture has their specific ones: they originate from habits, events, cultural tradition and jobs. Most times they cannot be translated directly …
5 Japanese Dramas That Will Improve Your Language Skills
Is watching Japanese drama a magic pill that will make you fluent? Probably not. But, next to immersing yourself in the country of Japan itself, it’s arguably one of the …
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Bizarre and Hilarious German Proverbs and Idioms
If you go by first impressions, you’ll be like most people who think that Germans are humorless, cold and rude. It’s unfortunate that the general impression is like that, because …
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5 Chinese Poems to Help Improve Your Reading Skills
Chinese poems are a great for improving your Chinese language skills. Chinese poetry is melodic and does a fantastic job emphasizing the tones. So if you need help with your …
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Best Italian Podcasts for Language Learners
Update June 2026 Italian carries a unique cadence. There’s a sense of rhythm and musicality, often emphasized with hand gestures. If you’re learning Italian, your priority is to let the …
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How to Speak English like a Native by Watching These YouTubers
I usually get students asking me how to speak like an English native. Here’s what I suggest to them (and what I suggest to you as well). Think of all …
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Japanese Counters Explained for Beginner Learners
So you finally mastered numbers in Japanese. Great! Now you can count as easy as ichi-ni-san! But not so fast… now how do you plan on putting that new skill …
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Our Quick and Easy-to-Read Guide on the Polish Alphabet
With all the reputation about Polish being one of the most difficult languages to learn, there luckily comes a piece of good news: The Polish alphabet is not entirely different …
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The Best Korean Dramas for Intermediate Language Learners
Watching TV shows in a second language has been known for being an efficient and fun way of practicing listening skills in practical settings. You can see how the vocabulary …
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6 German Songs to Give Your Language Skills a Boost
Learning a new language is a lot like learning to sing. German is no different. In fact, German songs are a great way to help you get to know the …
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