The Importance of Body Language for Communication
by MathildeNot long ago, we talked about the different hand gestures used by Italians and Brazilians when they communicate. It’s a well-known fact: many people from Italy, Brazil, France, even the United States and England use their hands during […]
Read MoreNo 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 TV10 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 Portuguese Fast – 5 Tips for Success
by AlizahWe don’t know about you, but for us, just listening to someone speak Portuguese makes us feel like jetting off to a beautiful Brazilian beach. And of course, like learning the language! If you want to learn Portuguese, […]
Read MoreHow to Learn German Quickly
by AlizahGerman is one of the most useful foreign languages for a francophone. It is the most useful language to learn after English. Unfortunately, it is also reputed to be one of the most difficult languages to learn … This […]
Read MoreKlingon, 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 MoreEnglish Pronunciation Guide
by LucaWhy – and How – to Teach Your Kids English Now!
by AbbeEnglish is the official language in over 50 countries. It is estimated that over 1.5 billion people around the world speak English. You know that English is an important language in the global community, but maybe you don’t […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: fun learning techniques practice7 Reasons to Learn the Russian Language (Besides Being Able to Order Vodka)
by GuestRussian isn’t that hard to learn, as long as you have good reasons or incentives to learn it. So, why learn Russian? In the list you’ll find below, I’ll give you 7 reasons for learning the Russian language. And […]
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