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Forget Counting Countries: I’m Visiting Every State on the Map

Forget ticking off countries like Pokemon. Why I'm visiting every state and region instead, and how it makes for deeper travel and real connections.

written by Maryam Abdi

Have you ever dreamed of hopping on a plane and seeing the world? Then check out these traveling jobs. You, too, can find jobs that travel.

written by Benny Lewis

Do you dream of reading Le Monde in a quirky cafe in Paris? Or reading Spiegel Online while travelling on the U-Bahn in Berlin?

written by Benny Lewis

Why learn Spanish? Here are 10 good reasons to learn Spanish. Some of them might surprise you. So go on, dip you toes in the agua.

written by Holly Keenan

Holly's on a mission to learn Portuguese in 3 months. How is she doing after 2 months of study? And what Portuguese courses did she use?

written by Benny Lewis

Learn English at no cost with these free online English language lessons. Includes audio and video English lessons, as well as complete courses.

written by James Granahan

When I’m preparing for my first conversation in a new language, I create a cheat sheet of basic introductory words and phrases.

written by Benny Lewis

There are some German words that every English speaker should know.

written by Stephen Alajajian

Have you ever wondered what ancient Mayan languages sound like? I did. My curiosity led me to the indigenous town of San Juan La Laguna in Guatemala

written by Benny Lewis

Want to have a good language exchange on Skype? You can learn a language with Skype - as long as you avoid these common mistakes.