Category Archive For "Language Tips"
Quiz: What Language Should You Learn This Summer?
If you failed to stick to your New Year’s resolution, don’t worry! We’ve all been there. In fact, studies have shown that most resolutions don’t make it to the end of January. And learning a new language makes no exception. Somewhere along the way we lose our motivation. Luckily, summer is finally here! And this …
Top 6 Easiest Languages to Learn
If you are curious by definition and passionate about life-long learning, this is probably among the top 1,000 most essential questions you asked or will ask yourself during your life: what is the easiest language to learn? But what about the hardest? Well, since we already answered your second question in a previous post, today …
Why Is Mondly the Best Language Learning App You’ll Ever Use
Meet Mondly, the innovative language learning app that has caught the attention of Apple, Google, and Facebook. And if you are not taking their word for it, here’s exactly why is Mondly the best language learning app you’ll ever use. Changing the future of language learning The most renowned tech names in the world acknowledge …
The 16 Best Ways to Say Thank You in German
Today we are discussing German etiquette. More precisely, how do you say thank you in German depending on the social context, degree of familiarity or the subject of discussion. We all know that just a simple “thank you” in German (Danke!) can work wonders when context asks for it. Expressing gratitude in a foreign language …
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Japanese Alphabet and the Japanese Writing System
Japanese (日本語 Nihongo) is definitely a very exotic, unique and, if I may, fascinating language. Because it’s easier spoken than written, the Japanese writing system and – naturally – the Japanese alphabet are “guilty” of making Japanese the hardest language to learn by a native English speaker along with Chinese, Korean and Arabic. The Foreign …
Hello in Spanish and Other Basic Spanish Greetings You Need to Know
Learning the basics of Spanish – like “hello” in Spanish or any other greetings or introductions – is the best preparation you can do for a future trip to a Spanish-speaking country. Either that or maybe you need to get your basic Spanish on point for a first date (wink wink) or a business meeting …
Top 5 Best Apps for Teachers in 2019 Recommended by a Teacher
The best app for foreign language teachers A great teacher-parent communication app A grading and attendance app for teachers An app that is great for assessment… A huge upgrade for Geography lessons About how I became an educator and my experience as a young teacher I wrote some time ago here. I love my job …
10 Relatable Situations You’ll Understand Only If You Ever Dated a Foreigner
Dating is fun, but what do you do when there’s a language barrier involved? There sure are communication problems in every relationship at some point. Even Daenerys and Khal Drogo had their issues before she learned to communicate in Dothraki. I mean… we’ve all been through that “what did he or she mean by that?” …
Here’s How You Can Learn Japanese Online For Free
If you want to learn Japanese online (or 日本語 Nihongo – how it’s pronounced in Japanese), the world wide web is a very fruitful place these days. More and more people are sharing their knowledge with the world so there are a lot of online resources that can help you master the basics of the …
Spanish Accents – How to Type, Pronounce and Master Them All
Spanish accents – or any other type of accents – are a pain in the neck for someone whose first language doesn’t require accent marks. How do you type them on a classic keyboard? How does the pronunciation of a certain word change when you use accent marks? Do they influence stress? How can you …
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