English Phrasal Verbs with Stand | Stand Out vs. Stand Up For
by Lizzie Jane, NatalieIf you haven’t ever tried using TV to improve your language skills, it’s about time you did! It can be both effective and entertaining (which is just as important)! To prove it, we recommend that you check out […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: grammar video vocabularyFalse Cognates in French You Should Know
Languages – we love them, we learn them, we analyze them. Some aspects are fairly straightforward to learn, while others are less simple! And unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, because it would get a little boring otherwise), there are […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: vocabularyDays of the Week in Italian (Pronunciation + Examples)
If you want to learn Italian—for your next vacation in Italy, for work, or just for fun—start with the basics! Knowing the days of the week in Italian is key to making plans with Italian friends, understanding which […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ItalianTagged With: italian pronunciation vocabularyEnglish Is Everywhere! English Words in Other Countries [VIDEO]
When you’re first starting to learn a language, or if you haven’t quite reached fluency yet, it’s not unusual to feel like you don’t have the vocabulary to express yourself. But if you think about it, you probably […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: video vocabularyEnglish Phrasal Verbs with Call | Call Off VS Out [VIDEO]
by Natalie, Lizzie JaneWe’re back again with another installment in our English phrasal verbs series. We’re using popular American TV shows to help you learn and memorize new vocabulary. It’s both effective and entertaining (which is just as important)! In this […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: grammar video vocabularyPhrases to See You Through Any Business English Phone Call
by Lizzie JaneMany students begin studying English for work purposes. They might be interviewing for international companies, moving to an English-speaking country, or may have English-speaking colleagues. An important part of learning business English is the vocabulary and phrases used […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: business vocabularyHow To Write Chinese Characters: A Beginner’s Guide
by NatalieDo you want to learn Chinese? We have lots of tips and advice to get you off on the right foot as you work to develop your speaking skills and learn to write Chinese characters. This article will […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: vocabulary writingEnglish Phrasal Verbs with Hang | Hang Up VS Out [VIDEO]
by Lizzie Jane, NatalieHave you ever tried using TV to improve your language skills? If not, you’re missing out! Check out our series on English phrasal verbs where we use clips from our favorite American TV shows to provide context and […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: grammar video vocabularyCommon Spanish Mistakes That Make You Look Like an Amateur [VIDEO]
There are a handful of very common Spanish mistakes that every learner is bound to make from time to time, even with a good grasp of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. The trick is knowing how to recover from […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: grammar video vocabularyTop 10 Best French-English Dictionaries & Translation Apps
by NatalieOne of the best things about being a language learner in 2022 is that you no longer have to buy and lug around a big heavy paperback French dictionary! Nowadays, you can find a lot of online dictionaries […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: grammar vocabulary