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My Irish Immersion Routine Online from Abroad

How I'm building an Irish immersion routine online while in Italy, using TG4, BorrowBox, radio, Anki and speaking practice to prepare for a B2 exam.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn everyday colors in Japanese, how to use them as nouns and adjectives, and what selected traditional color names mean in context.

written by Lindsay Dow

Learn English phrasal verbs with clear grammar rules for objects and word order, plus six practical ways to remember and use them in context.

written by Andrew Barr

Improve listening skills with a 20-minute loop for gist, transcript checks, replay and conversation, plus a simple way to diagnose what blocked you.

written by Benny Lewis

Use grammar games for children and adults to practise conjugations, questions, conditionals, role-play and spaced retrieval.

written by Guest Author

Polish has cases, verb aspect and flexible word order, but they follow patterns. Learn what to tackle first with a six-step practice routine.

written by George Julian

Did you know that speakers of certain German dialects struggle to understand each other? Let’s have a look at some of the major variations of German.

written by Shannon Kennedy

Explore 33 free and freemium Mandarin Chinese resources for audio, video, courses, apps and advanced reading, with each option’s limits explained.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn how to say “go” in Japanese with 行く (iku), how it differs from 来る (kuru), and how to use common movement forms in real situations.

written by Ashley Furgione

I’m American. My roots are far reaching throughout Europe, but any familiarity with the culture was lost quickly after my grandparents’ arrival.