Don’t Miss Out: 8 Must-See Attractions in Barcelona
by Abbe“Allow me to state here how much I love Barcelona, an admirable city, a city full of life, intense, a port open to the past and future.” – Le Corbusier This is how Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier felt about […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: spanish listening comprehension travelOnes to Avoid, Ones That Will Trick You, Ones That You’ll Never be Able to Pronounce: The Most Annoying French Words
by AbbeFrench is a beautiful language. French is romantic, sexy even. Knowing French opens doors to parts of Europe, Africa, North America, and even Oceania and the Middle East. Being able to put French on your resumé can help you get […]
Read MoreFiled Under: FrenchTagged With: french pronunciation speaking vocabularyVitória Fácil: 3 Reasons Why the Portuguese Language is Easy to Learn
by AbbeBetween the 2014 World Cup soccer championship and the 2016 Olympics, you might say that the Portuguese language has experienced somewhat of a boom in recent years! Portugal and Brazil are both beautiful and culturally rich tourist destinations. And Brazilian […]
Read MoreFiled Under: PortugueseTagged With: learning techniquesHow to Pronounce the /ʌ/ Sound | American English Pronunciation
by AbbeThe /ʌ/ sound is one of the most complicated to pronounce in the English language. Thankfully, with a little help from Sean Morgan, the founder of American Accent Academy, you’ll get it down in no time! It’s no secret […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: english pronunciation pronunciation speaking videoThe Importance of Body Language for Communication
by AbbeNot long ago, we talked about the different hand gestures used by Italians and Brazilians when they communicate. It’s a well-known fact: many people from Italy, Brazil, France, even the United States and England use their hands during […]
Read More5 Simple Habits to Help You Remember Vocab
by AbbeHow many times have you read a book and then a few weeks later forgotten the most important points? If you are anything like me, you have probably studied vocabulary diligently only to forget it a few weeks […]
Read MoreFiled Under: LanguagesTagged With: vocabularyNo Puedo Vivir Sin Ti: 6 Telenovelas You Won’t be Able to Live Without
by AbbeNo Puedo Vivir Sin Ti: 6 Telenovelas You Won’t be Able to Live Without Admit it, you’re guilty of binge watching a TV show. Friends, Breaking Bad, Dr. Who… We’ve all done it at some point or another. […]
Read MoreFiled Under: SpanishTagged With: listening spanish listening comprehension TVHow to Learn French Fast
by AbbeNeed to learn French fast because you’re planning on visiting Paris in a few weeks? Or do you have to prepare an interview for a job overseas or a multinational company? Although learning a language takes time, oftentimes […]
Read More10 Popular American English Slang Words [VIDEO]
by AbbeHave you ever wondered what sets native speakers apart from people who learned American English as their second language? Part of what makes native speakers’ speech sound so natural is their use of slang! Here’s a definition of […]
Read MoreFiled Under: EnglishTagged With: speaking video vocabularyTop 10 Hardest Languages to Learn
by AbbeEspecially on this blog, we like to talk about the easy way to learn languages. And the easiest languages to learn. Like Spanish, for example. The fact that it has some common roots with English, relatively simple syntax […]
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