Simple Past or Present Perfect? How to Choose
Have you ever had a moment of panic in the middle of a conversation when you realize you don’t know which verb tense to use? English learners can often get tripped up on the question of verb tenses. […]
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by LisaChinese, Japanese, and Korean are three of the most commonly learned Asian languages, and they’re among some of the most challenging languages to learn. Learning an East Asian language can give you access not only to opportunities in […]
Read MoreFiled Under: Languages10 Common Spanish Travel Phrases to Know for Traveling [VIDEO]
by LisaBetween the new foods, the new culture, the sights, and the smells, it can be easy to get overwhelmed in a foreign country. Especially in a country where you’re unfamiliar with the language. It can leave you feeling […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: spanish pronunciation speaking travel vocabularyHow to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker: Using “Muletillas”
If you’re a beginner-level Spanish learner, there’s a good chance you don’t know very many Spanish expressions yet. And that’s not a problem! After all, you’re here to learn. But if you’re interested in learning how to sound […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: speaking vocabularyComparatives in English: Learn with Christina Aguilera
Maybe you’ve been learning English for a while now, and you’re getting more confident with building complex sentences. Or maybe you’re just looking to review and sharpen up a few tools you haven’t used in a while. Either […]
Read MoreEnglish Homophone Quiz & Spelling Test [VIDEO]
If you’ve been working on English vocabulary for a while, why not take a break and test your knowledge? You can test your vocabulary skills with a quick and fun new English spelling test and homophone quiz!Filed Under: EnglishTagged With: pronunciation vocabulary15 Facts About English That You May Not Know [VIDEO]
One of my favorite things about studying languages is learning about all of the culture, history, geography, and other factors that have influenced a language over time. In fact, I love the topic so much, that I’ve done […]
Read MoreEnglish Is Everywhere! English Words in Other Countries [VIDEO]
When you’re first starting to learn a language, or if you haven’t quite reached fluency yet, it’s not unusual to feel like you don’t have the vocabulary to express yourself. But if you think about it, you probably […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: vocabularyHow to Say “No” in English Without Sounding Rude [VIDEO]
Saying “no” is part of life. And for some of you who are learning English vocabulary, this two-letter word may be the only way you know to express that you disagree or to refuse an offer. But did […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation speaking vocabulary15 Fun Facts About French (#11 Isn’t Fun At All!) [VIDEO]
In celebration of International Francophonie Day, we wanted to share a few fun facts about French and what makes the language so unique and interesting! Our instructor Lisa Joy has put together a list of 15 things you […]
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