10 Common English Idioms to Give Your Speech a Native Touch
Learning idioms can help you sound more fluent, more like a native speaker. They might not seem like a piece of cake (that means easy) at first because the meaning doesn’t always make sense. However, learning idioms is […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedChop Chop! 30 Must-Know English Abbreviations [VIDEO]
Many students studying English tell me that they understand everything when they are in their English lessons. But when it comes to watching English TV programs or movies or chatting with native English speakers, they struggle to understand […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedThe Surprising Meaning of the Most Beautiful French Word…
Those fluttering, throaty r’s, those elegantly intoned nasal vowels, the steady back and forth of that hypnotic rhythm. The sound of French is distinctive even to those who have never studied it in their lives. Just a sentence […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedValentine’s Day Vocabulary + Foreign Pick-Up Lines
February 14th is just around the corner, and love is in the air. This time of year is a great opportunity to learn some specialized foreign-language vocabulary. We’ve got all the most important V-day vocab for you, from […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedWhat Is the Easiest Language for English Speakers to Learn?
If you’re looking to learn a new language, you might want to know: what is the easiest language for English speakers to learn? I get it! It’s only natural to want to start easy—that way we tend to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedSpooky 🎃 Halloween Words 👻 in Spanish + 5 Other Languages
Dust off your witch hat and your robes (okay, or just grab a pen and paper), because today we’re giving you all of the essential Halloween vocabulary). If you’re American, you probably have great memories of this autumnal […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedThe Best Chinese Movies on Netflix + Chinese Movies for Mandarin Learners
Chinese movies are an excellent resource for those who want to learn Mandarin. Fortunately, there are many interesting Chinese movies on Netflix and other platforms. For this article, we’ve made a list of some of our favorites. Whether […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedLearn with an English Podcast in 2023 🎧 16 Podcasts to Listen to Now
Listening to an English podcast is a smart and entertaining way to improve your English. In addition to practicing your listening skills, listening to podcasts is a great way to keep your brain active throughout the day. There […]
Read MoreFiled Under: UncategorizedDOs and DON’Ts: Language-Learning Mistakes and Best Practices [VIDEO]
We take a look at some of the most common errors language learners make, and how to best approach learning a new language.Filed Under: LanguagesTagged With: learning techniques practice videoHow to Speak Italian (And Not Just with Hand Gestures!)
We've got some great tips and techniques to help you practice speaking Italian and make quick progress, so you can start speaking with locals.Filed Under: ItalianTagged With: italian pronunciation learning techniques practice speaking