5 Simple Habits to Help You Remember Vocab
by AlizahHow many times have you read a book and then a few weeks later forgotten the most important points? If you are anything like me, you have probably studied vocabulary diligently only to forget it a few weeks […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: vocabularyNo Puedo Vivir Sin Ti: 6 Telenovelas You Won’t be Able to Live Without
by AbbeNo Puedo Vivir Sin Ti: 6 Telenovelas You Won’t be Able to Live Without Admit it, you’re guilty of binge watching a TV show. Friends, Breaking Bad, Dr. Who… We’ve all done it at some point or another. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: listening spanish listening comprehension TVHow to Learn French Fast
by AlizahNeed to learn French fast because you’re planning on visiting Paris in a few weeks? Or do you have to prepare an interview for a job overseas or a multinational company? Although learning a language takes time, oftentimes […]
Read More10 Popular American English Slang Words [VIDEO]
by AlizahHave you ever wondered what sets native speakers apart from people who learned American English as their second language? Part of what makes native speakers’ speech sound so natural is their use of slang! Here’s a definition of […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: speaking video vocabularyTop 10 Hardest Languages to Learn
by AbbeEspecially on this blog, we like to talk about the easy way to learn languages. And the easiest languages to learn. Like Spanish, for example. The fact that it has some common roots with English, relatively simple syntax […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceHow to Learn Even the Most Difficult Words
by AbbeBefore we go any further, what do we even mean by “difficult words”? As you start learning a new language, whether it’s Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian, you’ll probably find yourself stuck on certain words that seem impossible to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques vocabularyIs Japanese Hard to Learn, and Is It Really Worth the Effort?
by AbbeSome people (like these inspiring polyglots!) have an easier time picking up a language than others, yes. But some languages are also objectively more difficult than others for native English speakers. Japanese came in at the top of […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practiceHow to Pronounce the th /ð/ Sound | American English Pronunciation [VIDEO]
by AlizahThis is a very specific video, but that doesn’t mean it’s not extremely helpful for learning English pronunciation! The word “the” is one of the most commonly used words in the English language and so knowing how to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation speaking videoKlingon, Dothraki, Sindarin… The Constructed Language Phenomenon
by AbbenuqneH! This is a common greeting… in Klingon*. What do you mean you don’t speak Klingon?! Even if you don’t speak it, you’ve most likely heard of Star Trek. Klingon is what we call a “constructed language” (or […]
Read MoreMosaLingua on Flipboard
by AlizahHere at MosaLingua, we’re excited to announce a new platform where we get to share our most useful tips and tricks to become fluent in a second language! Flipboard allows us to curate our own online magazines filled […]
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