Record 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 speakingDecoding the Difference: Dialect vs. Language
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a dialect vs. a language? There are thousands of languages spoken in the world today, and thousands MORE dialects. Miami English, Cajun English, and California English are just a […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques videoEnglish Grammar Mistakes That (Even!) Native Speakers Make
by Lizzie Jane, NatalieDo 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 More63 Foreign-Language Books to Enjoy This Summer
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, […]
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 videoHow 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 […]
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