The Japanese Alphabet and Characters: Romaji and Kanji
by AbbeWelcome to the second part of this series on Japanese writing systems. Now that you have learned the basics of writing in Japanese, take a look at two writing systems. Today you’ll learn about romaji, the Japanese alphabet, […]
Read MoreAffordable Travel Destinations Around the World
by AbbeItching to get away… but your bank account says otherwise? Traveling can be expensive, but you’ll make memories to last a lifetime, and it can even make you a better person! And besides, not all destinations are created […]
Read MoreLos Mejores Spanglish Songs of All Time
by AbbeSome beautiful combinations are born when Hispanic and Anglo cultures meet. Tex Mex (tacos and burritos that aren’t quite Mexican, not quite Texan, but very delicious), Cinco de Mayo parties with colorful piñatas and refreshing margaritas, and Junot […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: fun listening music spanish listening comprehensionHow to Boost Revenue with Corporate Language Training
by AbbeIn the 1960s, there were roughly 7,000 multinational corporations in the world. By 2006, there were nearly 80,000. There’s no denying the benefits that can result from globalization. As often is the case, being pushed slightly out of one’s comfort […]
Read MoreWhy – and How – to Teach Your Kids English Now!
by AbbeEnglish is the official language in over 50 countries. It is estimated that over 1.5 billion people around the world speak English. You know that English is an important language in the global community, but maybe you don’t […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: fun learning techniques practiceBenefits of Traveling–Why You Should Make Traveling a Priority This Year!
by AbbeWe all know someone who has come back from a long trip and claims to have been transformed by their travels, the things they saw, the people they met. Traveling creates lifelong memories and can be an ideal […]
Read MoreHow to Boost & Maintain Motivation to Learn a Language (5 Tips)
Learning a foreign language is a long process that requires months – maybe even years – of work. Unfortunately, it can be easy to get discouraged because of this. Maintaining high levels of motivation to learn a language […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: motivation videoThe Best Spanish Dictionary on the Internet
by AbbeQuality tools and reference materials are crucial if you want to maximize your learning potential and become fluent in Spanish in as little time as possible. Whether you are just beginning to discover the Spanish language or are […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: vocabulary writingLanguage Learning in the Kitchen – Is It Even Possible?
by AbbePeanut butter and jelly, steak and frites, wurst and bier… okay, I’m getting hungry! Those are just a few culinary matches made in heaven. Here’s another one that you might not have thought of: food and language. Bringing […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: fun learning techniquesTop 13 Portuguese Podcasts for Learners | Brazilian & European Portuguese
Listening to podcasts is an excellent way to easily learn new vocabulary and improve your Portuguese listening comprehension. The supply of Portuguese podcasts isn’t as rich as other languages, but we were still able to dig up several interesting […]
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