In English, there is a concrete grammatical structure. In a simple sentence, you have the subject, the verb, and the predicate. Of course, this changes as we get into more …
Master the Conditional Tense in French in a Few Easy Steps
Je voudrais un café s’il vous plaît. I would like a coffee please. This sentence in French uses the conditional tense. Voudrais is the conditional tense of the verb vouloir …
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Why Learn Spanish?
I’m French and grew up in a very small village in the French countryside. At home, at school and everywhere around me we spoke only French, and yet I’m fluent …
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The LingQ Power User Webinar!
A LingQ power user. Sounds pretty special, doesn’t it? Well, if you’re serious about learning a language, it is! Time is something a lot of us don’t have to spare. …
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Conquering the Genitive Case in Russian
The Russian language is notorious for its six cases, which, along with the endings, arguably make up the biggest challenge for learners. Do not be daunted, though. If you take …
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The Ins and Outs of German Pronunciation
It’s pretty common knowledge that German has a very regular writing system. Unlike some languages (say… English….) the German-speaking world has agreed on a series of spelling reforms that have …
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Break it Down: Chinese Radicals for Beginners
Chinese is a language that has no alphabet, which can be daunting for the Chinese learner. Instead there are characters, over 50,000 of them. However, if you want to learn …
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Meccha Uzai! 10 Japanese Slang Words You Should Know
From the outside, Japanese may seem like one of the most polite languages out there. Because of all the bowing, calm gestures, and Japanese honorifics, you may be shocked to …
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Spanish Tongue Twisters: Not for the Faint-Hearted!
If you want to level up your Spanish, you need to practice some of these Spanish tongue twisters! What Are Tongue Twisters? Tongue twisters are sets of words or phrases …
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French Adjectives: A Sure Sign of Fluency in the Language
Using French adjectives is like adding spice to a bland dish. They add texture, sensation and descriptive qualities to your communication. Adjectives will help others to visualize what you are …
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