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Newsflash: 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 MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: fun vocabularyWhat Is an IPA Symbol? The Key to Pronunciation Superpowers
by NatalieHave 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 […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: pronunciation video8 Ways to Say Hello in Japanese
Greetings are often among the first expressions people want to learn when they’re studying a new language. After all, knowing how to say hello is crucial for starting a conversation or any other type of interaction. So, how […]
Read MoreFiled Under: JapaneseTagged With: practice vocabularyThis 5-Step Method Is the Easiest Way to Learn Arabic
Lately, users have been asking us things like, “Why should I learn Arabic?” and “How can I make learning Arabic easier?” First of all, it’s truly exciting to see a growing interest in this language! While Arabic may […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ArabicTagged With: learning techniquesHow to Learn Japanese Fast: 7 Tips from Sarah, Our Japanese Teacher [VIDEO]
みなさん、こんにちは! (Mina-san konnichiwa!) Alright! So, you’ve decided to learn Japanese. You may have heard that this language takes a long time to master. But some learners are on a tight schedule, and others are just impatient! This raises […]
Read MoreFiled Under: JapaneseTagged With: learning techniques videoThe Best German Podcasts for Learning German
by Rae CrossGerman learners, listen up: if you don’t use German podcasts as part of your language-learning game plan, it’s time to start. Luckily, learning a new language has never been more accessible than it is now—there are tons of […]
Read MoreFiled Under: GermanTagged With: german listening comprehension listening podcasts30 Useful French Idioms That’ll Spice Up Your Expression
You’ve been learning French for a while, and you’re starting to feel confident in yourself. You have a solid grasp on everyday French vocabulary, and you think “Hey, I can understand French, no problem!” …And then you come […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: speaking vocabularyMeet Sarah 🙋🏻♀️ From the Eiffel Tower to Christ the Redeemer, an Expat Living in Brazil
Are you intrigued by the idea of dropping everything and moving abroad? Everyone who leaves their home country to begin a life somewhere else in the world has a very unique and personal reason for doing so, whether […]
Read MoreFiled Under: PortugueseTagged With: fun travelHow Many of these Languages in India Have You Heard Of?
by Rae CrossYou just watched your first Bollywood film, and now you’re trying to sing along to the catchy songs and wondering about the languages in India. India is one of the most inhabited countries in the entire world. It’s […]
Read More150 Basic Chinese Words & Phrases to Jumpstart Your Journey
If you’ve embarked on a mission to learn Chinese, then this article is for you! In it, you’ll find lists of some of the most useful Chinese words for a variety of situations. Learning any language is made […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: vocabulary