Verbs are a crucial part of any language. Try to make a sentence without using one and you will realize that they are truly indispensable. The more of them you …
An American Saying Thank You in Chinese
Thank you is the first word I learn in any new language. It’s kind of a collection I have for myself; without consulting any notes I can come up with …
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The Curious Case of the Verb “To Be”
Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane. The very first thing most of us learned after the English alphabet was “I am…”, “My name is…”, and “How are you?”. …
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Is Your Stomach Standing? 8 Common Japanese Idioms
Japanese is a language with a rich reservoir of idioms. There are lists and dictionaries of Japanese idioms out there, which are worth looking at as a reference or just …
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Boost Your Conversation Skills: Use French Transition Words
You are at the Cannes Film Festival in France. You want to describe all of the marvellous sights you see on the red carpet as the stars arrive for a …
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The New LingQ Android App is Here!
The wait is finally over, Android users. The new and improved LingQ Android app is here! Apart from the new app looking so darn gorgeous, what else should you be …
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German Cases: Why They Exist and How to Learn Them
German grammar is often said to be maddeningly complex. There’s some interesting stuff with word order, the modal verbs are a little tricky – but the main complaint is far …
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5 способов быстро запоминать английские слова
Когда мы изучаем новый язык, то не всегда понимаем, как именно запоминать иностранные слова, чтобы они переходили в активный словарный запас. Если просто зубрить списки отдельных слов, то, повторяя их …
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The 8 Spanish Question Words You Need to Know
When using Spanish question words, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First of all Questions in Spanish don’t always look like they do in English. In …
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How to Improve Your Language Skills by Watching Italian Movies
Watching Italian movies is not only a great way to work on your listening skills but also to improve your understanding of the country. In this post you will learn …
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