Author: Katharina

A big part of learning English is learning how to pronounce English words. But there are a lot of traps that can make mastering English difficult: silent letters in English, letter combinations that are pronounced differently depending on […]
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So you’ve decided to pick up the French language—congratulations! But wait… are you staring down unending lists of French vocabulary? That’s no good! If you’re already feeling lost or overwhelmed on your learning journey, we’re here to fix […]
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For native English speakers, learning Chinese can seem like a difficult goal. But did you know that Chinese grammar is easy compared to English grammar? You just need to adjust to a different frame of reference. This guide […]
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Languages – we love them, we learn them, we analyze them. Some aspects are fairly straightforward to learn, while others are less simple! And unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, because it would get a little boring otherwise), there are […]
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Christmas traditions from around the world can be very different from one another, even on the same continent! If you’d like to visit any of the following countries during the holiday season, familiarizing yourself with these traditions can […]
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Learn to express yourself (and make sure people understand you) in any Portuguese-speaking city with this Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation guide.

Passive and active learning are two different ways of learning new words and phrases. So which one's better, and what's the best way to use it?

However far you’ve come learning your target language, it’s hard to imagine a week without one important tool: a dictionary! Luckily, language learners don’t have to lug around heavy paper dictionaries anymore. But now, we are presented with a […]
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