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French

How to Master the Dreaded Subjunctive in French

When it comes to learning a language, everyone has different favorite subjects and preferences. Some people love vocab lists and hate listening comprehension; some love studying new grammar aspects and hate speaking. There are so many different things that come into play when learning a language that it's hard not

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13 Basic French Words for Moving, Renting, or Buying a Home

As a French language learner, you've probably dreamed of living in France or a Francophone country at least once. Whether you've limited yourself to abstract, vague ideas of what you would do there, or you've dedicated an entire Pinterest board and checklist to your dream, you certainly aren't alone in

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French Negation Made Easy

When you start your language learning journey, there are a lot of things you learn right away and a lot of things that are saved until later. Negation is one of the things that gets saved until later. It just isn't necessary when you first begin and it can confuse

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Identifying and Avoiding False Friends in French

Learning a language can be fun, but it can also be confusing and complicated. There are a lot of challenges you'll come across during your language learning journey, and one of those challenges is known as false friends. Despite how they may sound, false friends aren't easy or nice. Nobody

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Talking About Sports in French: Preparing for the Olympics

Learning a new language is all about discovering new things, expanding your world view, and exploring a different culture. It requires an open mind and a love of learning, especially if you're learning the language on your own rather than in a classroom. Another thing it requires, however, is finding

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13 French Idioms to Learn and Master

In your French language learning journey, there are a lot of things you'll hear in regards to what you should learn, what you must learn, and what you can wait to learn. Since French is a new language to you, there's a lot of content to go over and new

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How to Learn French Over Summer Break

Summer break is on the horizon, and you might be pondering how to utilize this time effectively. If you’re a language learner, you might already have a plan. Regardless, dedicating the few weeks of summer break to language learning is an excellent strategy to stay productive and keep your

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The Ultimate Guide to French Reflexive Verbs

If your native language doesn't use reflexive verbs, understanding French reflexive verbs can be quite difficult. Reflexive verbs can seem confusing and frustrating when you first encounter them, and if you aren't already familiar with the concept or you are learning French on your own, they can seem all but

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The Ultimate Guide to Texting in French

As you advance in your French learning journey, the odds are high that sooner or later, you'll start texting in French. Whether you move abroad to a French-speaking region or you meet French speakers online, you'll probably find yourself faced with the daunting prospect of texting in French. The good

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French Pronouns: How Does it All Work?

When you learn a language, there will always be some aspects that are harder than others. While every language learner will have their own difficulties with the language, just about every French learner has difficulties with French pronouns. French pronouns really aren't that hard, but when you're learning the language,

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French vs. English Pronunciation: 5 Tips to Help You Sound Fluent

As a French language learner, one of your top language goals is to sound fluent. Even if you don't know every single French word out there, your accent and how you speak can be the key to sounding fluent sooner than you may think possible. Fluency isn't just about knowing

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9 Best Resources to Get News for French Learners

As a French language learner, there will come a time in your language learning journey where you want to find more resources. One great way to do this is by reading the news in your target language and for French, you have a lot of different options. Reading the news

Mandarin

Top 7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Mandarin Chinese

Chinese has a reputation for being a very difficult language to learn. The U.S. State Department ranks both Mandarin and Cantonese as Category IV “super-hard languages”, the most challenging for English-speaking diplomats to master. The combination of written characters and spoken tones presents a double-whammy for those of us

English

The Ultimate Guide to Benefits of Being a Bilingual

The goal of this article is not only to bring you motivation relating to language learning, but also to focus on and illustrate the many ways in which bilingualism can improve your lives and the lives of others around you. Throughout this post, we are going to present you with

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

German

The 10 Key Differences Between English and German

One of the best ways to learn about a language is to compare it to your own. When it comes to German and English, there are far more similarities than there are differences because German was the root language for English. While there are certainly a lot of similarities between

Language Learning

Top 5 Language Learning Mistakes and Myths Debunked

Like any other activity that requires time, effort and skill, language learning is saturated with strong theories and opinions about what can or cannot be done. "Move abroad, otherwise you won't learn the language." "Forget your native language, otherwise you won't be successful." "I am

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5 Steps to Speaking French Like a Native

This article is for those who want to achieve more in language learning.

German

Top German Music, Podcasts, and Audiobooks for Language Learners

Commuting can be an incredibly draining activity that consumes a lot of your day. Instead of treating it like a time drain that gets you from point A to point B, start using that time to really work on learning German. You don't even have to do the same thing

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4 Ways to Learn French While You Sleep

It's well known that French language learning revolves around trying to communicate in the target language. French lessons involving speaking, writing, reading and listening all go hand-in-hand and provide the best way to learn French. All that learning can be exhausting, but here's good news! Even while sleeping, you can

Mandarin

The Most Important Business Phrases You Need to Learn in Mandarin Chinese

Assuming that you aren't a beginner at learning Chinese and you want to take your career further by doing business in China, here are some important business phrases and words you need to learn in Mandarin Chinese. Why is it Necessary to Learn Chinese When Doing Business in China? Chinese-speaking

Russian

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Yourself Russian (7 Exact Steps)

So you want to learn Russian? Maybe you've dreamt of crossing through Siberia and Central Asia, reading classic Russian literature in St. Petersburg, or simply learning the most spoken Slavic language so you can get by in a large portion of Eastern Europe. I taught myself how to speak Russian

English

9 Great Tips to Learn English Through Songs and Music

Can you learn a new language through music? Of course you can! Listening to English songs is a really useful method for improving your Eglish. On the plus side, every single one of us does it, so it's only right to make the best of it. But, how much are

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6 Ways to Find an Online French Language Exchange

Learning how to have a French conversation can be daunting, but with the right penpals or conversation exchange partners, it can be loads of fun, too! Once you've committed yourself to learning a language, you'll want to find the best way to learn French. Instead of paying for expensive tutoring

Spanish

How to Practice Spanish Conversation for Absolutely Free

Language teachers hear it all the time, "I understand much more than I speak", or, "I really need to focus on speaking!" Well, as students we better get to speaking because it is probably the most useful language skill there is. For most people the idea