Let’s be real: If you’re learning English, you’re not going to use words like facetious and discombobulated every day. With your new English-speaking ...
Having a tandem partner is the best. And no, by “tandem partner” I’m not talking about two people who share a bike. I mean tandem language learning – ...
The numerous cognitive, academic and social benefits of learning foreign languages have encouraged parents across the world to look for tips on how to...
Welcome to the first episode of Tom’s Top 10 – a series of handy little guides to make the world a better place. (One ten-point list at a time.)If you...
We’re back with another installment of everyone’s favorite frenemies series, and this time, we’re getting to the heart of something we both love more ...
If you caught part one of Language Frenemies, then get ready for the second installment of American word spelling vs. British word spelling, as told b...
We’re co-blogging this week, showcasing a bit of friendly rivalry between the U.S. and Britain. Meet your hosts – a hot Brit, Tom, and one lovable Ame...
It’s time for another vocabulary update – the Oxford Dictionary leads the way and we happily follow along with all kinds of new words that can perfect...
You might have heard it through the grapevine, so there’s no point in beating around the bush – it’s time for more Idioms with Isabelle, aka the coole...
You know that song “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz? Where he sings, “I throw my Spanish in the air sometimes saying, ‘AAAAYYYOOOOOO, NO COMPRENDOOOOOOO.’” Oka...
It’s time for another episode of Idioms with Isabelle – and we hope you’re all ears. This time, we talk about idioms that have to do with body parts –...
Since living abroad, I’ve learned that there are a few words and phrases that only American English can own. And we Americans are proud of them – simi...
