French

3 Strategies to Learn a Foreign Language

Let's face it - learning a foreign language can be boring... Learn 3 strategies you can apply to make your learning fun and enjoyable!

Spanish

Best Spanish Words to Practice as Beginner: The Definitive List

When I first started to learn Spanish, I would get annoyed when someone would correct my pronunciation. My wounded ego would respond with “Leave me alone, I just want to get the words and the word order right. I can work on pronunciation later.” What I soon found out shortly

Russian

The Best Ways for Adults to Learn Russian

In Russia, you can't count on using English as a fallback language. Simply speaking, Russians don't prefer learning English. Results of some researches show that only 5,5% of Russians use English as a first or second language. That means that over 140 million people can't understand you if you

German

7 Amazing Reasons Why You Should Learn German

Something many people don’t know is that German and English actually belong to the same language family tree. That’s a fact! And that’s precisely why English speakers find learning German to be quite a cup of tea.

Mandarin

The Best Chinese Slang to Come Out of 2017

From the awkward to the wealthy, here’s the top Mandarin Slang 2017 gave us, along with a couple of tips on how and when to use them.

English

How to Utilize English Adverbs for Better Fluency

In a world of abounding grammar rules, a bevy of idioms, and never-ending contractions, adverbs are yet another part of the English language that show just how good well one knows his or her English. In more ways than one, they can be a great manifest of English fluency if

French

Must Know: French Words Used on a Daily Basis With a Double Meaning

If only we had only one possible translation for every word, our learning of a new language would be so much easier! But unfortunately the reality is a little different.

Spanish

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in Learning Spanish

What is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and why should it matter in your pursuit to learn Spanish? The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a framework that’s used to determine your proficiency in learning a language. I referred to it quite a

Russian

Learning Russian and Understanding Russians Through Proverbs

Learning the language is not wholly just memorizing tons of Vocabulary words via a Dictionary and trying your hand at a lot of grammatical exercises. It is also about understanding people, their culture and their habits. You can learn more about that Here. In order to communicate with the Russians

German

Top 6 Best Movies to Learn German Language

Want to be a fluent German Speaker? Watching German movies is a fun and entertaining way to learn German. As an Advanced German language learner, German movies enable you to improve your listening skills as you try to follow up the rapid speed at which on-screen characters speak German. It

Mandarin

Things You’ve Probably Been Taught in Mandarin Which You Shouldn’t Listen To

Some basic techniques for making your Mandarin sound a little more natural, including how to say hello like a local, saying goodbye, and finding out about a person's day.

English

Best English Words to Practice as a Beginner: The Definitive List

This is a topic that I discuss with my students all the time. When deciding to learn a new language, it is important to know where to start. More than likely, you will start asking a bunch of questions. What words are the most useful to know in the very

French

3 Tricks to Pass For a Native French Speaker

Are you fluent in French but still not satisfied with the way you speak? If you're an intermediate French speaker looking to improve your speech, this article is for you.

Spanish

Learn Spanish in 90 Days Challenge: Day #60

Learning Spanish grammar can make your head spin. That’s what I found out as I continued my journey to learn Spanish in 90 days. I’m on Day 60 of 90 and while I’ve made great strides in vocabulary and pronunciation, I have a long way to go

Russian

5 Pros and Cons of Russian Language Classes

I'm always surprised when someone asks me about reasons for learning the Russian language. There are many of them, but I have to admit that there are many reasons for people, especially English speakers, to be afraid of this complex and difficult language. I will try to give some reasons

German

German Greetings: Say Hello in Many Ways

Whether you are a complete beginner or already have some German under your belt, it's undeniable that learning your greetings is mandatory to being able to converse. This article will introduce you to the nuances of greetings in German, from a very basic "Hallo!" to regional variations on

Mandarin

The Best YouTube Channels for Improving your Chinese Listening Comprehension

5 great YouTube Channels for working on your Chinese listening comprehension, whilst having a lot of fun.

English

How to Utilize English Contractions for Better Fluency

Y’all might’ve thought we’d never get to this part, but here we are! This sentence is different, to say the least, wouldn’t you say so? The reason for it is because it uses an awful lot of shortened word combinations that English learners have come to

French

5 Grammar Mistakes in French And How to Avoid Them

French has a lot of rules which can easily lead to mistakes. If you're frustrated with making grammar mistakes in French, this article provides a checklist of common mistakes and tips on how to solve them.

Spanish

10 of the Best TED Talks to Watch in Spanish

Have you ever watched a TED talk? The TED movement began in the 1980’s as the Technology, Entertainment and Design conference. It was a very exclusive conference held once a year in California. In 2001, the conference was sold and turned into a non-profit dedicated to spreading ideas. The

German

How to Learn German Online as a Beginner

So, you would like to learn German online? That's a great idea! You are a beginner? No problem! There is nothing holding you back, so get started today! Why Should I Learn German? Around 120 million people speak some form of German as their native language worldwide. Maybe you are

Russian

How to Improve Russian Speaking for Intermediate Learners

For most of you, learners of foreign languages, there comes a moment when you are capable enough to understand the textbook and its standard boring topics such as 'Привет, меня зовут Николай' and 'Москва - столица Российской Федерации' and so on. You want something more. You want challenge. I mean,

Russian

'Hiking' or a 'Steamboat' - What do These Words Have in Common in Russian?

In Russian two different words can have more in common than one would imagine. ​ Russian is one of the languages that easily allows you to grasp new words without looking them up in a dictionary.

Mandarin

Adding Mandarin Modal Particles Like a Local: When, Where, and Why?

What is a Chinese grammar particle? A Chinese grammar particle is a part of a sentence which is used to express meaning without the use of tone. Now you’re probably thinking that this is pretty much true of most words, and you would be right. However, due to the

English

6 Must-Read Books for Any English Learner

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. - Charles William Eliot True that! Studies have shown that reading not only helps language learners decode and memorize new vocabulary, but also improve their grammar,