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Poder Conjugation: All Tenses, Explained Simply (with Examples)

Learn every tense of the Spanish verb poder with clear conjugation tables, example sentences, and an explanation of when to use poder versus saber.

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Introverts are “the samurais of foreign languages” with better pronunciation and long-term memory - says French teacher Léa Tiralarc.Here’s why...

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Build Spanish immersion at home, work and in your free time with safe, practical routines for input, conversation and feedback.

written by Ermy Pedata

To learn a new language, you've got to have different topics to talk about. So start with talking about what you love!

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Are you looking for a Japanese conversation partner? Here’s how you can set up a Japanese language exchange, wherever you live.

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Learn French slang by register and region, including texting abbreviations, everyday words, Quebec expressions, insults and swear-word warnings.

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Use short telenovela scenes for Spanish listening practice: follow the story, replay with subtitles, retrieve two lines and adapt one.

written by Gabriel Gelman

Why learn a language? Gabriel Gelman asked world class polyglots this question -- here’s how they replied.