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The Most Important Business Words You Need to Learn in English

We’ll touch base on that project tomorrow, but for now, we need to go back to the drawing board to discuss our marketing plan—our current plan isn’t really as on-brand as I would like it to be. We really need to get the ball rolling on this

Korean

Top 10 Korean Movies for Korean Language Learners

Are you looking for a fun way to improve your Korean language skills? Watching Korean movies is an innovative way to put your Korean to the test while learning more about Korean culture itself. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably already heard of Bong Joon Ho's Parasite.

Spanish

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Speak Spanish

Spanish is all around us and it is one of the most popular languages to learn. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should learn to speak Spanish.

Language Learning

How to Learn a Language Staying at Home During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic

The global pandemic sweeping through communities across the world has propelled a mixture of panic, fear, confusion, and anxiety. With most nations on either lockdown or under strict social distancing measures, most of us are experiencing heightened stress and a colorful range of emotions due to living in an unfamiliar

Mandarin

Top 5 Popular Chinese Tongue Twisters for the Curious Mandarin Learner

As a language learner, it’s important to tackle the language with fun and positivity. Teachers across the world love using tongue twisters to bring a little light to a difficult subject - and with good reason! Tongue twisters not only help with pronunciation, but also help with the inflection

Japanese

Top 10 Best Japanese Anime Series for Learning Japanese

If you’ve decided to take the leap and learn Japanese, you’re in luck! One of the most popular cultural explosions in the world is anime (or Japanese animated media), and it can assist you in your Japanese language learning endeavors. It can be a relief to switch from

Portuguese

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Brazilian Portuguese Pronunciation

Portuguese is a language that is unfamiliar to many people. To the untrained ear, Portuguese may sound a lot like Spanish; however, one of the aspects that sets Portuguese apart from Spanish is the sound of the language itself—the accent and the way words are pronounced.

Korean

Top 20 Korean Slang Words to Speak Like a Native

Have you tried studying Korean from a textbook, but realize that it just doesn’t sound natural? Do you want to speak Korean like a native speaker? If you really want to impress your Korean friends, it’s time to close your boring old textbook and learn some Korean slang.

Japanese

Top 5 Ways to Learn Japanese While Driving

Ever thought about using your commuting time to improve your Japanese skills? Let's take a look at the best ways to learn Japanese while driving.

Mandarin

A Simple Guide to Speaking Mandarin Chinese With Perfect Tones

One aspect of Mandarin that learners often find intimidating its four tones. Knowing how to pronounce each one in isolation is just the first step. In this article we’re going to look at how you can avoid this stumbling block and take your Mandarin to the next level with perfect tones!

Spanish

6 Different Ways to Answer the Phone in Spanish

It’s an achievement in itself to able to speak Spanish and hold an intelligent conversation, but it’s a whole other thing to be able to answer the phone and speak Spanish with confidence. With lots of practice, you’ll be just as comfortable speaking Spanish over the phone as you are with a person.

English

How to Speak Informal English: Slang, Contractions, and More

Do you find that your English sounds too formal compared to your peers? It can be tough to transition from learning proper English on paper to sounding like a native when you speak out loud. But don’t worry! Throughout this article, you will learn all about casual contractions, words,

Russian

Top 40 Russian Slang Words You Should Know to Speak like a Local

After studying Russian for a while you probably want to sound less like a textbook and more like a native. And there’s no better way to do that than getting familiar with some of the most common Russian slang words, known as сленг (sleng) in Russian. But what really

Spanish

The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Accents (6 Different Regions)

Spanish is a dynamic language that is spoken and expressed in a variety of ways. Just as in English, there are many different Spanish accents. Here are the six main ones you may encounter as you continue to learn Spanish.

Japanese

Top 10 Japanese Movies for Japanese Language Learners

Learning is easiest when it doesn’t feel like work. If you’re a Japanese language learner, you can learn how to speak Japanese more easily if you indulge in a little screen time after your lessons. Luckily, there are a wealth of incredible Japanese movies out there to choose

German

Top 10 Tips to Learn German More Effectively

When you first start learning a new language, any tips and tricks you see probably won't make much sense. However, after a couple of lessons, you will likely find yourself better understanding how those tips can help because you can see how to apply those tips to your learning process.

French

The Best French Podcasts to Listen to in 2020

There’s a reason why podcasts are getting more and more popular by the minute. You are stuck in traffic? Podcasts. You have to do your laundry? Podcasts. You are taking a walk? Yes, podcasts! Whatever we do, we want to seize the day, and not waste any minute of

Spanish

The Ultimate Guide to the Spanish Subjunctive for Language Learners

Why is the subjunctive tense in Spanish thought to be so difficult? Why is it usually only taught in advanced Spanish classes? The truth is, it's no more difficult than other tough grammar topics, like distinguishing between the different past tenses in Spanish, or memorizing masculine words that sound feminine,

English

Three Classic Chinese Games to Help You Learn Mandarin

Curious about classic Chinese games? Check the article for details, history and instructions!

French

10 Best French TV Series to Learn French

The French have long viewed movies as the 7th art. So what about French TV shows? Thanks to the richness of the French language, you can watch everything from French series to France 24 Live and continue to improve your French language learning skills! Whether you live in the US,

German

How to Speak German with Self Confidence

Learning to speak a foreign language and confidence do not seem like concepts that belong together. If you are learning German and someone asks you to speak in German, the only time you are likely to feel confident in your abilities is if that person does not speak German. From

Spanish

How to Learn Spanish by Watching TV an Hour a Day

What could be better than sitting down to relax and watch TV? Well, if you choose the right programs, it could be learning Spanish while you are watching TV. Watching television is a time to unwind and enjoy the chaos of someone else's life for an hour or two. You

Italian

101 Basic Italian Phrases for Travel in Italy

We often assume that everyone in Europe can (or wants to) speak English. This is not true, even in the popular tourist destination of Italy, so it is useful to learn some basic phrases and words to help you communicate with Italians. As a recent traveller in Italy, I have

English

The Ultimate Guide to the Differences Between British English and American English

You may be under the impression that British English and American English encompass the exact same words and spelling, but unfortunately, that’s not true. Confused? Don’t worry! I will tell you all about the differences between American English and British English. By the conclusion, you should have a