English

11 Common Word Choice Mistakes in Everyday English

Could we care less? Or couldn't we? Even the best of native speakers fail to answer this correctly. If your goal is to speak English just like a native, then you might be closer to it than you think. There are so many English phrases out there that get uttered

French

3 Language Learning Strategies for Faster Results

You're headed to unknown territories and need to learn a language fast? This article suggests 3 ways you can boost your results, learn faster and more effectively.

Spanish

5 Ways to Learn Spanish While Driving

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans spend an average of 100 hours a year commuting. What if you can take all of those hours and be productive during that time? The U.S. Foreign Service Institute’s Language School says that it takes about 24 weeks or 650

Russian

How to Learn the Russian Alphabet

Learning the Russian alphabet is the first step in learning Russian. The Russian alphabet is the Cyrillic (si-'ri-lik) alphabet, and it's pretty similar to Serbian, Bulgarian and Belorussian Cyrillic. Like the others, Russians used the Church Slavonic language until the XVII century. In the time of the Russian emperor Peter

Language Learning

Learning a Foreign Language? 10 Steps Guaranteed to Step Up Your Game

Learning a foreign language could be the challenge of your life. It requires focus, consistency, discipline, courage to put yourself out there and expose yourself to the target language. But what happens when you seem to have hit a plateau? What do you do when new words just seem to

Mandarin

5 Interesting Online Games to Improve Your Chinese Pinyin

Why Is Pinyin Important for Learning Chinese? Pinyin ( 拼音, pīnyīn) is the foundation of learning Chinese if you are not a native Chinese speaker. Pinyin helps you pronounce the Chinese words accurately and fluently because with the pinyin knowledge, you speak with higher precision when you know the difference among

English

How to Properly Use English Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns

Whether it's Kendrick Lamar's "I Love Myself", Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself", or even better, Beyoncé's "Me, Myself, and I", the English language tends to swirl around reflexive pronouns from time to time. Yet, English learners seem to have a hard time understanding how and

French

3 Ways to Learn French Slang Phrases

If you're reading this article, your goal is probably not to sound gross but rather to speak more like native speakers, who often use different words and colloquial forms that only they seem to know. There are tons of articles on the web about French slang words and phrases. In

Spanish

20 Workout Words You Must Know in Spanish

Are you a fitness buff? You can apply your passion for fitness to learning Spanish. Click here to learn how.

Russian

5 Top Backpacking and Travel Locations in Russia for Learning Russian

What is the point of learning Russian? Russian is not even one of the most popular languages. It is the 8th place if you look at the number of people who speak it. So why would people want to learn Russian? While some of need it for their careers, others

German

7 Hot Topics You Will Learn in Intermediate German Courses

By the time you are opening this link, I believe you have already been introduced to German at a beginner’s level. It's now time to expand your knowledge of German language in terms of tenses and advanced vocubulary...

Mandarin

How to Say Jia You, Lao Wai, and 4 Other Strange Chinese Translations

When it comes to Chinese, strange translations are not unique. But behind those funny translations lies a language which fundamentally works differently. Each character comes imbued with meaning, and that means that longer ‘words’ which combine characters, can actually be seen in different ways.

English

The Best Ways to Give and Ask for Directions in English

Ever found yourself lost in a different country where your native language isn't necessarily the language spoken there? Maybe stuck at an airport in between two flights? Yes? Okay, great. This article will provide you with the best words and phrases for giving and asking for directions in English regardless

French

The Best Unconventional Ways to Learn a Language

If you find yourself stuck on a muddy road in your language learning journey, this article is for you. Every learning experience has ups and downs, the latter being particularly frustrating. The good news is that this stagnation is often due to one thing - burnout from language learning. Sometimes

Spanish

5 Ways to Learn Spanish by Yourself

Have you ever wondered what it takes to learn Spanish by yourself? Click here to find out how you can speed up your learning.

Russian

7 Best TV Series/Movies for Learning to Speak Russian

Books seem like a good choice for learning any language. But, there is a problem with them - you can't hear them. Listening to speech is the most efficient way to learn how to put a sentence together or how to use standard phrases. Watching movies and series will help

German

German Pronunciation: How to Reduce Accent and Sound Like a German

Are you still struggling with German pronunciation? Here are some tips to help you get rid of (well, at least reduce) your native accent when speaking German. But remember, nobody is perfect. The longer you speak German, the better you will sound. Let's have a look at some strategies to

Mandarin

How to Learn Chinese in 5 Minutes Every Day

“It’s impossible!”, I hear you say. ​ Well, no, it’s not. It’s hard, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t do it! Here's how to learn Chinese in 5 minutes by taking part in some simple exercises every day.

English

14 Most Confusing English Words and How to Properly Use Them

If there's an English word out there that confuses you way more than it should, the logical thing to do is use a different word with a similar meaning, in case there is one. You might look it up in the dictionary or Google its synonyms and learn new vocabulary

French

How to Learn French Online as a Beginner

This article will get you started learning French with a simple formula

Spanish

Learning Spanish in 90 Days: Day #90

Today was the last day of my 90-day challenge to learn Spanish. In early August, I was inspired by the story of how Speechling was started. A few guys made a bet to learn French in 90 days. I thought it was a funny story and I wondered if I

Russian

7 Russian Poems and Poets You Have to Know to Learn Russian

This guide will make you an expert on Russian poetry. The Russian language is considered to be very melodic due to a large number of long vowels. That is why Russian poetry is famous around the world and if you are interested in learning the language and understanding Russian culture,

German

Understand German Slang: How to Speak Like a Native

So, you have mastered German on an intermediate or expert level, but you don't quite know what Germans mean when they say 'I only understand train station'? Maybe German slang 'gets on your cookie' because you don't understand it yet – well don't worry, the following will introduce you to the

Mandarin

Happy New Year in Chinese: Language, Culture, and Celebration 2021

A beginner’s guide to truly understanding Chinese New Year, from what your Zodiac really means to the gifts which are given, and how to say Happy New Year in Chinese.

English

The Best Techniques to Improve Your English Communication Skills

Wherever you go in the world, connecting with other people largely depends on your ability to communicate in English, regardless of other people’s native languages. Speaking English fluently (and speaking it well) is the first step on your journey to becoming a master of communication on a global scale.