Things That Stop Mattering When You Start Learning a Language
by AbbeLearning a language is empowering, sexy, enjoyable, interesting, worldly… And maybe most of all, learning a language is liberating. Picking up a new language frees you from the shackles and constraints of being monolingual. You’ll have access to the […]
Read MoreSpeaking With Your Hands: Brazilian vs. Italian Gestures [VIDEO]
by AlizahThe habit of talking with your hands is a feature of many cultures. However, just like words, gestures also have different meanings in different countries. For you to have a concrete idea, we compared in this video some […]
Read More30-Day Challenge for Language Learners [VIDEO]
by AlizahOne of the hardest aspects of learning a language is keeping your motivation high throughout the learning process. The best way to do this is to try the 30-day language challenge! All it takes is 30 days to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: fun learning techniques motivation practice 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 MoreLos Mejores Spanglish Songs of All Time
by AbbeSome beautiful combinations are born when Hispanic and Anglo cultures meet. Tex Mex (tacos and burritos that aren’t quite Mexican, not quite Texan, but very delicious), Cinco de Mayo parties with colorful piñatas and refreshing margaritas, and Junot […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: fun listening music spanish listening comprehensionWhy – 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 practiceWhat Is the Most Beautiful Language? Is There One, Or Is It All a Myth? 🤨
by MildredHoly Roman Emperor and famous polyglot Charles V once (allegedly) said: “I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and German to my horse.” 😂 Needless to say, some people prefer the sound of some […]
Read MoreHow to Say Merry Christmas in Several Languages
by AlizahChristmas is coming and it’s the perfect opportunity to learn how to wish your friends in other countries happy holidays. Find out how to say “Merry Christmas” in several languages, expand your vocabulary, and get motivated to learn […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: fun speaking travel vocabularyThe Language We Speak Determines Our View of the World
by MildredSince the year 1940, linguists have been asking themselves if the language we speak can affect our perception of the world; among the most renowned linguists is Benjamin Lee Whorf, who developed the principle of linguistic relativity. Whorf’s […]
Read MoreCan Learning Another Language Make You A Better Person?
by DianaCan learning another language make you a better person? Well, in our opinion, the answer is yes for a number of reasons. Learning a second or third language can actually be beneficial to you both personally and professionally. […]
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