Russian

8 Best Russian Songs to Learn Russian

It's no secret that Russian music has a long history of greatness. The country's famous folk music employs unique instruments such as the Balalaika and is often quite humorous. Their world-renowned classical composers include unparalleled virtuosos. Also, the influential Russian post-punk music and alternative music scene spawned some incredibly charismatic

French

8 Best French Games to Learn to Speak French

Whoever says you cannot learn to speak French by playing is wrong. Games can be a powerful tool since they have many advantages! If you're looking for one of the best ways to learn French, I wrote this article on French learning games for you!

Spanish

The No-Fuss Guide to Teaching Yourself Spanish

Teaching yourself Spanish has never been easier. But isn't it ironic? Getting distracted, feeling overwhelmed, losing track and choosing inefficient methods for learning Spanish has become easier as well, especially if you do not start with the right strategy for becoming fluent! Teaching yourself anything requires focus, discipline and a

English

3 Ways to Learn English While You Sleep

Day 1: I've made the decision to learn English. Day 2: I've already made progress! Day 7: Wow, I just had my first conversation with a native English speaker who was genuinely impressed with my skills! Ah, wouldn't that be perfect? If only we could learn languages in our sleep,

Mandarin

The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food and Dishes for Mandarin Learners

Eating to learn, learning to eat as a Mandarin Chinese learner Chinese food is often the keystone in many people's lives. A solid foundation of food vocabulary will boost your Chinese speaking capabilities and is sure to lubricate many a conversation. Food is paramount in China, and many diverse cultures

Spanish

How to Write a Valentine's Day Card in Spanish

Romance, love, and friendship are all important and fun topics for language learners to embark upon. Maybe you have a Valentine who speaks Spanish or maybe you just want to spice up your Valentine's card with another language. Regardless, writing a Valentine's Day card in Spanish is easy and rewarding.

French

Top 5 Must-Know Tips for French Etiquette and Politeness

In France, culture is everything. There are a ton of French stereotypes that play on the idea that the French are rude. In reality, basic French etiquette isn’t hard to master. Since the whole point is for you to practice your French skills, it truly is important to not

Spanish

Which Version of Spanish Should I Learn?

I want to learn Spanish: which Spanish dialect is better for me? Well...you have come to the right place! If proof is needed that Spanish has had a major influence throughout History, consider the 20 countries that keep using the language as their mother tongue today. Colored with local

English

How to Find an English Conversation Partner Online

I get this complaint from my students all the time: "Sir, we're having fun in our English classes and all, but is there any way we could find like an everyday conversation partner to talk English with outside of class? That would be so cool!" Well, let me

Mandarin

Learning Mandarin: 6 Steps to Eating Out in Chinese

Learning Mandarin Chinese for eating out? From where to eat, the restaurant menu, table manners and etiquettes to Chinese dishes and how to split the bills.

French

All You Need to Know About French Greetings and How to Faire La Bise

If you've wondered how to say hello in French, you've probably found "bonjour" and "bonsoir." But to master greetings and basic French conversation, you also need to learn about one of the most important French customs: how to faire la bise, or "do the kiss&

Language Learning

9 Reasons You Should Take Your Company Abroad

Looking to expand your business to other countries? There are many benefits of taking your business to the international level, specifically in countries like China, Brazil, and Mexico. From tax breaks to new customers, let’s explore some of these advantages so you can start planning your expansion and seeing

Spanish

A Beginner's Guide to Christmas in Spanish

Celebrating Christmas and learning Spanish at the same time? No problem! Get ready for your Christmas celebrations with this short guide to Christmas in Spanish-speaking countries and our list of top 10+ words you can't do without. How do you say "Christmas" in Spanish? The word for Christmas

English

5 Brilliant Netflix Shows & Movies to Help You Learn English

Learning English through YouTube videos and resources will only get you so far. After all, most of us are looking to find something that is truly enjoyable (read: not so demanding) yet equally useful for our English fluency. Hmmm... ever thought about learning English on Netflix? If you ask me,

Language Learning

The Truth About Why You Can't Learn a New Language

Bored, tired and overwhelmed. Learning a new language can be exhausting. Comparing yourself to that amazingly fluent student in your language course? Feeling so bored you can't even picture yourself writing a simple sentence, let alone conjugating verbs? We've all been there. Language learning is a game of the brain.

Russian

Top 6 Russian Holidays like Maslenitsa and How to Celebrate Them

Ever wonder what holidays people celebrate in Russia and what they do to celebrate? That is why I have made a little list of the most popular traditional Russian holidays. From the familar New Years to Chrismas, to more traditional Russian-specific holidays such as Victory Day and Maslenitsa, we've got

Spanish

7 Best Spanish Movies on Netflix for Spanish Learning

Most Spanish language learners hear it all the time, "You can't just learn Spanish by reading a textbook". To learn any language you must think of creative ways to immerse yourself, especially if you do not live in a country where the language is spoken. This article will

French

Top 5 Handy Gestures to Know For Any French Conversation

The French don't just use words to communicate; they speak with their hands, too! French culture is full of gestures that may seem puzzling to foreigners but are an important part of everyday French conversation. Gestures are a reflection of French customs and beliefs. Instead of using certain French sayings,

Mandarin

Being Polite in Chinese: Watch Out for These 3 Important Things

Here are some things to be aware of when learning to speak Chinese in a setting where politeness counts.

English

How to Prepare For the TOEFL: Top 13 Expert Tips for Success

So you've got your mind set on taking the TOEFL. You dream of studying abroad, working abroad, getting a better job, being up for the challenge and taking over the world with your mad English skills! But now is time to get ready for it, and we don't blame you

Spanish

Spanish Halloween? A Guide to the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)

The death day is coming soon! As a Spanish language learner, have you planned to step up your vocabulary in order to prepare? How about giving describing these scary images a try, or else... What Is The Day of The Dead? The ancient Aztec culture had a tradition of honoring

French

The Ultimate Guide to French Accents (4 Different Regions)

So you want to learn to speak French. The art of perfecting your French conversation skills (and your French accent) lies not just in figuring out how to speak French. It’s also essential to practice your listening skills. And if you want to be a good listener, you have

English

5 Simple Techniques to Improve Your English Writing Skills

Even if you can speak English pretty well, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have the writing skills to match. I always think of my English exams back in the day. Even if I managed to get an A, the red pen underlining certain spelling or sentence structure errors

Russian

4 Best Russian Language Video Games You Should Know to Learn Russian

Sometimes after a long day, you want to relax but at the same time you want to do something to improve your Russian. Some people watch films, others put on some Russian music, but there is another way, Video Games.

Spanish

3 Secret Spanish Recipes: Learn Spanish with Food

Why is food the best Spanish topic for beginners? The reasons are numerous. Food and Cross Cultural Communication It may seem obvious, but everybody eats and most people love eating. We can see from the work of the late Anthony Bourdain the ability food has to bring people together. This