Tagged

Vocabulary Building

A collection of 55 posts

French

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

French

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

French

Regional French: Expanding Your Vocabulary With Regional Words

Like English, Spanish, and most other languages, French is not a perfectly uniform language. While the basics may be similar and the bulk of French vocab will be the same, every French-speaking region has its own unique flare that sets it apart from the others. Why Learn Regional French Words?

Japanese

Top 10 Useful Japanese Phrases That You Must Have in an Emergency

If you have decided to learn Japanese, you most likely wish to visit or move to Japan. Nevertheless, learning a foreign language means understanding how to cope with any everyday situation, including calling for help. Although the majority of situations can be handled by those who are not fluent Japanese-native

German

Top 10 Study Tips to Learn German Faster

When you first begin to learn German, you probably have enough to keep you busy. After the first few weeks or months of studying, it will be harder to see the progress you are making. No matter what your level though, most of us want to learn German as quickly

Spanish

4 Reasons to Practice Your Spanish With Audiobooks

Whether's it's for educational purposes or for entertainment, audiobooks have changed we listen and learn, especially when it comes to learn another language. Find out some of the benefits of using audiobooks to learn Spanish.

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

Italian

7 Best Books All Italian Language Learners Must Read

Check out these seven Italian books in order to practice your language comprehension skills and acquaint yourself with Italy's rich culture and history.

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

Japanese

Top 5 YouTubers You Should Subscribe to for Learning Japanese

When I want to learn how to do something, I almost always turn to watching YouTube. Did you know that YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world, right after Google?　It's free, it doesn't require much effort (watching is easier than reading), and whatever contents you are

French

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Yourself French

To all the French beginners who have been wanting to know the best way to learn French, we have good news. You no longer have to take traditional French classes in order to (finally) learn how to speak. By following these steps, you can tackle your French language learning dreams.

German

The 7 Best Apps for Learning German

Learning another language can be challenging, especially since it requires daily practice to make any real progress. Total immersion by going to a country that speaks the target language is not an option for most people. However, there are ways to have a partial immersive experience, including the use of

Japanese

The 4 Best Ways to Learn Kanji for Japanese Learners

'The truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all method for studying kanji. The best way to learn depends on your Japanese-learning goals.'

Italian

Top 10 Italian Movies for Italian Language Learners

Watch Italian movies to practice listening comprehension and learn about the country's art and culture.

Spanish

20 Impressive Restaurant Words You Must Know in Spanish

Let's face it, a lot of your Spanish speaking practice outside of the classroom will happen at the dinner table, in cafes, or in restaurants. People connect over a good meal, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain, lunches last a couple hours and it is quite common to order multiple

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

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

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

Spanish

5 Spanish Words With No Direct English Translation

There is one thing all language learners eventually realize: language is a window to human behavior, and Spanish is no different! Perhaps it is one of the greatest pleasures when exploring the deepest corners of the Spanish language and its variations. There are simply too many words and expressions that

French

6 French Songs to Help You Learn to Speak French Through Music

If you're learning to speak French, and like music, you can combine both to help you improve your French. In this article, we're going to talk about the benefits of using songs to learn French, and some of the best French songs for French learners.

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

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

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!

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