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11 German slang terms to make you sound like a local
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When learning a new language, it’s easy to sound a bit like you’ve eaten a foreign dictionary. But, there’s a simple solution. Using colloquialisms an...

What is the best age to learn a language?
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Although our understanding of language learning is constantly evolving, persistent myths about children being far superior at picking them up abound, ...

What's the oldest language in the world?
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Languages are more than a means of communication — they’re living records of history and culture. They shape civilizations, preserve traditions, and c...

11 everyday English idioms and their origins
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Are you hands down the best at using English idioms? Or does the thought of seemingly random phrases make you feel a bit under the weather?One of the ...

Cultural immersion: What it is and why it's so transformative
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Study abroad trips offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, often for the first time. Being exposed to a rich, deep culture that...

10 romantic French phrases to charm your crush
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Some say it with flowers, some say it with chocolates. But, if you really want to up the ante this Valentine's Day, learn to charm your romantic i...

How to get your language learning back on track after a break
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Learning a language can be hard work, and it requires a fair amount of dedication. Taking a break is completely understandable, and in fact, it can ev...

10 K-dramas to learn Korean with
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If you’re studying Korean, some of the best tools for learning the language are just a few clicks away. Korean TV shows have become super popular arou...

40 essential French phrases for travel
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French is not just the language of love — millions speak it of people across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond.Heading to France soon? Whether...

How to keep your New Year's resolutions: 5 tips
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Now that the New Year’s excitement has faded comes the hard part: sticking to those resolutions you set with so much enthusiasm. It’s easy to feel you...

13 Japanese words with no English translation
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Whether it’s seeing majestic Mount Fuji from your window on a bullet train, eating your weight in Katsudon (a breaded and fried pork cutlet with egg o...

What's the craic? 10 Irish slang terms to make you sound like a local
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Irish slang is a maze of contradictions, dry sarcasm, and lyrical descriptions. It also varies based on regional differences. Fear not — we’ll help yo...