English

The 13 Most Beautiful, Positive & Optimistic English Words & Expressions

"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." - Willie Nelson True, indeed. Language learning does not have to be hard. In fact, let's forget about grammar rules, native-like accents, pronunciation hacks and all of that for a second. Today's article serves to

Russian

How to Continue Learning Russian After Mastering the Russian Alphabet

When you meet the Russian Cyrillic Alphabet for the first time, it seems very scary and intimidating. But, it is also pretty oddly familiar, isn't it? Well, Russian Cyrillic is pretty similar to Greek Alphabet. It is not too strange if we know that both of them initially come from

Spanish

5 Spanish Horror Movies That Will Get You Hooked

Romance. Parties. Dance. Sun and fun. Spain and Spanish culture are often associated with these concepts. Rarely would anyone think of Spain as a go-to source for horror films to keep you up at night and haunt your dreams! Spanish movie for Halloween? Sounds strange. However... Spanish horror movies have

French

Handy Little Guide on the Gender of French Nouns

Any French learner has had that "what's the gender of this word again?" moment, followed by the leafing through the dictionary. Your teacher may tell you that the only way to know the gender is by learning by heart; but I'm telling you there's a way that'll let you guess it almost always correctly.

Mandarin

7 Ways to Learn Chinese and Find Love

Single Chinese language learner looking for love? Matchmakers, good chat-up lines and online dating sites, find love and romance whilst learning Mandarin!

English

The 8 Hardest Words to Pronounce in the English Language

Okay, yes. You've gotten the picture by now - I'm a stickler for correct pronunciation. Even the tiniest bit of sounds in my book have to be accentuated and pronounced correctly every single time. However, I don't do so to rattle you; I do it because I care. The whole

Spanish

The Best 6 Books to Learn Spanish

What are the best books to learn Spanish? There are countless ways to learn Spanish. You can play games, watch TV or listen to podcasts. Some people swear by drilling grammar and vocabulary flashcards for hours on end. The truth is, there’s not a right way or a wrong

Language Learning

3 Benefits of Thinking in Your Native Language

Raise your hand if you have been told this in the past: "If you want to learn a new language, you have to stop thinking in your native language!" or "Stop thinking in your mother tongue, that's why you are struggling!". Well, things might not actually

Russian

Russian Vowels - Do We Really Know Them?

To understand and speak Russian, you have to have a strong knowledge about each letter of the alphabet and its sound. Because as you will notice some of the sounds don't exist in English!

French

20 Most Common French Idioms to Get You Talking Like a Native

French love their idioms and use them often in everyday life. As a French learner, it is then necessary (and fun) for you to learn them.

Mandarin

China Travel: 10 Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Learn Chinese

Love 'em or hate 'em, trials and tribulations are all part of the Chinese language learning journey. From greetings and Chinese names to Chinese food menus and check-in desks, here are 10 ways to use your Mandarin skills during your China travels!

English

20 Sports Expressions That Have Changed Spoken English Forever

This morning, I was casually listening to Jason Derulo's summer jam "Colors" - the official theme song of this year's FIFA World Cup, and it occurred to me: there are so many sports words and expressions in English out there that we, and particularly native speakers, use on

Spanish

Top 8 Fun Spanish Songs for Learning to Speak Spanish

Relax, we are not about to tell you to endure "Despacito" for the 50th time! Music remains one of the most popular ways of exploring, absorbing and understanding a new language. Scientifically, research suggests that music learning could be intimately related to learning languages more easily. How awesome

French

How to Write a Formal Letter in French

When you're studying French, there may be instances where you need to write a formal letter in French. For example, if you're applying for an exchange program in a campus in France. If you have zero clue in writing a letter in French, no worries. I've got you covered.

Mandarin

The Mandarin Learner’s Guide to Haggling: 10 Keys to Success

The best ways to save money as a Mandarin learner and haggler? Feign disinterest, be polite and use good Chinese bartering words - the key to success!

English

The Ultimate Guide to Reading English for Improving Fluency

I've said this on many occasions before: the best way to show off how fluent you are in English is to demonstrate how well you can use the language in a conversation. By this, I don't mean chatting on social media in real time. Speaking fluently is a whole different

German

8 Best German TV Shows for Learning German

Why not choose TV shows as a fast and easy way to learn German? We all love German TV shows - they are entertaining and most of all very addictive! There are quite a few brilliant German TV shows out there you will definitely enjoy. If you own a Playstation,

Spanish

Loving in Spanish: 5 Romantic Expressions Beyond "Te Amo"!

So you find yourself entertaining the thought of having a Spanish-speaking lover, or simply wanting to diversify the language in which you declare your feelings to your loved ones! You've heard "Te amo" a million times, and you're ready to upgrade your lingo. Keep reading for the most

French

How to Learn French With Movies as Beginners

Can you learn French through movies? Many say this technique will only confuse and frustrate beginners as they won't understand the plot. However, there are ways to make movies a fun learning tool. Yes, even for beginners.

Russian

Top 5 Free Websites and Resources for Learning Russian

It's easier to practice a language when you’re using engaging material that’s relevant to you, rather than just dry textbook material. Here's a short list of five sites with free interesting and entertaining materials for Russian learners.

Mandarin

How to Speak Chinese With Your Body: A Guide to Chinese Body Language

You may have heard that language is 90% non-verbal, but you might be surprised to hear that Chinese non-verbal cues are different than those in your own country. Here's what you need to know to make sure that your body language matches what you’re trying to say.

English

The Most Commonly Used Slang in Spoken English

Slang - very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written, used especially by particular groups of people. At least, that's the dictionary definition of what we're dealing with today. However, if I could provide my own definition of what "slang" really means in the life of

Spanish

10 Embarrassing False Cognates in Spanish

When you come across a text in Spanish containing the words actor, animal, central, chocolate, editorial, familiar or oriental, you are likely to come to the accurate realization that Spanish and English have a lot more in common than we give them credit for! However... False cognates - or, as

Russian

3 Easy Tips to Improve Your Russian Speaking Skills

I don’t know about you, but when I start learning a foreign language it’s usually because I want to speak it.

German

5 German Filler Words to Know: Ultimate Guide to German Particles

Have you ever found yourself watching a video or movie that is entirely in English yet something sounds a bit off? You likely fully understand what is going on, but the conversations depicted are missing a natural element. The way each speaker talks seems unfamiliar even though they are speaking