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Baguettes and Berets… Which French Stereotypes Are True and Which Ones Are Totally Cliché?
If you’ve been learning French or are simply a fan of French culture, I’m sure you’ve come across some clichés about France and its people. But just like all nationalities, clichés are often stereotypes that don’t really reflect […]
Read MoreComparatives 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 MoreMeet Samuel W. and His Extraordinary Bilingual Family
If you’ve found your way to this blog, it’s because, like us, you love languages. And if you’re a parent, you probably want to pass on some of that passion to your children. Perhaps you’ve even dreamed of […]
Read MoreKnowing Your Learning Style Is Crucial for Independent Learners
Learning a language can feel like a real challenge, no doubt about it! But fear not! The key to conquering this linguistic adventure lies in uncovering your very own learning style. Yep, we all have our secret sauce […]
Read MoreEnglish Grammar Mistakes That (Even!) Native Speakers Make
Do you find that you’re often worried about making a mistake when you speak or write in English? Well, you’re certainly not alone. First off, English grammar is notoriously complicated. And second, just about every person who has […]
Read MoreSpanish-Speaking Countries—Can You Name Them All?
Spanish is everywhere: from the meteoric rise of reggaeton artists like Bad Bunny to the growing popularity of remote-working in various Spanish-speaking countries, there’s never been a better time to brush up on your ¿Hola, como está? Spanish […]
Read More63 Foreign-Language Books to Enjoy This Summer
There’s nothing better than a good book to accompany you on your summer adventures! That’s my opinion, at least 😎 And of course, in addition to being a fun activity, reading in your target language has real benefits […]
Read MoreNeed-to-Know French Vocabulary
Listen up French learners, here’s a comprehensive French vocabulary list just for you! Each category in this article provides you with words and phrases to enrich your vocabulary. They’ll also come in very handy in various day-to-day situations. […]
Read MoreNewsflash: Words Evolve Over Time! It’s Called Semantic Change
Contrary to popular belief, language isn’t static. It’s actually changing all the time! In particular, the vocabulary of a language changes continually over time in a process called semantic change. It happens thanks to a variety of factors, […]
Read MoreWhat Is an IPA Symbol? The Key to Pronunciation Superpowers
Have you ever wondered how to pronounce a word in a foreign language, but struggled because of the spelling? Or maybe you’ve seen an IPA symbol entry in a bilingual dictionary and been curious about what it’s for […]
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