Arabic-Speaking Countries: Where Is Arabic an Official Language?
by LucaLearning Arabic? Excellent choice! It can take you to some amazing places, so grab your passport and come on an adventure with us! Where exactly? Well, Arabic is spoken in 25 countries around the world by about 274 […]
Read MoreAtomic Habits: The Book That Will Revolutionize Your Language Routine
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a fantastic book that I find myself going back to again and again. It’s an international bestseller that’s become a reference text on habit science. The central idea of the book is […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques motivationRecord Your Voicemail Greeting in English: 5 Messages You Can Steal
by Lizzie Jane, NatalieI’m sure you’ve called someone before and gotten a voicemail message that left you wondering if you’d even called the right number. “Hi, you’ve reached [phone number]. Please leave a message,” doesn’t inspire much confidence, nor does it […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation speakingRealistically, How Long Does It Take To Learn Japanese?
Learning Japanese is not an easy undertaking. In fact, it’s one of the more challenging languages for English speakers to learn because of its different writing system and grammar. But with a little motivation and patience, anyone can […]
Read MoreFiled Under: JapaneseTagged With: learning techniquesMosaLingua Learn Japanese App
by AbbeThe Best App for Learning Japanese MosaLingua Learn Japanese App Your needs, our goals: Learn Japanese vocabulary quickly and easily Recommended for All levels Format A mobile app to help you learn the most useful Japanese words and […]
Read MoreBaguettes 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 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 MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: interview learning techniquesKnowing Your Learning Style Is Crucial for Independent Learners
by AbbeLearning 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 […]
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by LucaThere’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 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, […]
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