In this post we’re going to go over some of the key phrases for having a conversation in Dutch. We’ll cover basic introductions, how to say thank you and how …
Chinese Colors and What They Symbolize
Many people are familiar with the important symbolism of the color red in Chinese culture, but are you familiar with the symbolism of other colors? Traditionally, red, black, qing (blue/green), …
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Polish Audiobooks: Take Your Skills to the Next Level
Growing up in Poland, books were always a large and significant part of my childhood. There are not many memories I cherish more fondly than being tucked in by my …
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Months in Italian: How to Learn them Quickly
If you are learning Italian, without a doubt you know that Italians have a famous reputation around the world for being over the top with their hand gestures whenever they …
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French Proverbs and How to Use Them
A proverb is a brief phrase used to express some wisdom or advice, often through poésie – poetic flair, imagerie – imagery or rime – rhyme. First up, “c’est la …
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Portuguese Words You Need to Know
Although other Romance languages, such as Spanish and French, are more popular among language students around the world, there’s no denying that Portuguese has its own special charm. Some of …
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How to Learn Japanese
Although I write about how to learn Japanese today, I was never actually interested in languages growing up. I loved music and, entering college, joined a performance-oriented dancing club that …
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Saying Hello in Dutch
If you want to get anywhere with a language, you have to start by greeting the person you’re speaking with. So today we’re going to explain the best ways to …
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In the Mood For the French Subjunctive
So, you’ve reached that stage in your French learning, where you’ve covered the key tenses, and now this thing called the French subjunctive keeps cropping up at every corner. Most …
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5 Useful Vocabulary Strategies to Super-Charge Your English
If you’re an avid English learner, mastering new vocabulary should be at the top of your list, even before grammar. The rules are simple: if you want to speak like …
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