The German alphabet uses the same 26 letters as English, plus the extra character “ß”, and three vowels with umlauts, “ä”, “ü”, and “ö”. This article is the most comprehensive guide you’ll find to the German alphabet anywhere on the Internet. I’ll explain everything you need to know to read, write and pronounce the German […]
MORE20+ Resources for Spanish Reading Practice (Beginner to Intermediate)
Are you thinking of getting some Spanish reading practice? One of the best ways to learn Spanish words and grammar is to read in Spanish. The problem? Textbooks are too basic (or too boring!), while novels are difficult for beginners. With that in mind, I’ve put together a collection of Spanish reading resources that are […]
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Napoleon Hill wrote in his bestselling book Think and Grow Rich, “There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge.” Do you say to yourself, “I am too old/young/fat/skinny/rich/poor/educated/uneducated/white/black/gay/straight/hairy/hairless/sheep/goat to be learning a new language [or insert any formidable-sounding thing].” Realize this kind of negative talk is self-defeating and that you are your own worst enemy.
MOREHow to Speak German: The Faster Way to Learn German
One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “What’s the best way to learn German?” Or, another variation: “What language hacks will teach me how to speak German with ease?” Well, I’m going to teach you just that. In my travels around the world and my conversations with language learners I’ve noticed that the […]
MOREEverything You Need to Know About Definite Articles in Spanish
In English, we only have one definite article: “the”. But there are five definite articles in Spanish: el, la, los, las, and lo. I’ve got good news for you: it’s really not complicated, and I’ll show you everything you need to master definite articles in Spanish. I’ve included a lot of examples to make learning […]
MOREHow to Find the Right Online Language Tutor for Your Language Classes
One of the most frequent questions I get when I talk about my intensive language projects is How do I find a good online language tutor? Today, I want to cover this question in as much detail as possible. Here’s what we’ll talk about: This article is part of my online language lesson series of […]
MOREHow to Use Possessive Adjectives in Spanish
Possessive adjectives in Spanish are words like “my” (mi) and “his” (suya). They show that an object belongs to somebody. Possessive adjectives work a little differently in Spanish compared to English. I’ve put together this guide so you can understand exactly how they work. In this complete guide to mastering Spanish possessive adjectives, you’ll learn: […]
MORE15 Online Language Lessons to Learn Italian for Free
There are many ways to learn Italian for free. Wait, did you think learning Italian meant breaking the bank? Think again. The internet is full of Italian language lessons that cost nothing. They come in every format: With these, you won’t have to worry about spending a single centesimo (“cent”) on your Italian lessons! You […]
MOREHere’s an English Poem to Show How Crazy English Can Get
This video is entirely in English (I haven’t done such a thing for a half a year!) and is very simply just me reading a poem. But this is no ordinary poem! It was written (not sure by whom) to demonstrate the weird spelling convention that English follows, and is incredibly difficult to read without practising it a lot in advance!
I used to offer the best students in my classes (when I was an English teacher) €100 if they could read the entire thing without slipping up. Considering that I couldn’t even do this myself (I slip up once in the video even this time, and probably pronounce one or two words wrong), I knew that the money was safe!
This poem is generally used to prove that English is the “hardest language in the world” (I shit you not; as I always say every language makes this claim), so I’ve decided to hijack any searches people make for this poem, to add some humour to a normally dull and discouraging concept, and then add some encouragement of my own at the end!
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I’m happy to see that you’re interested in the Irish language! Irish is the first official language of Ireland. Many people think it’s English with an Irish spin, but not at all! The Irish language is also known as Gaeilge, and it’s a completely different language to English. I am here to tell you more […]
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Welcome to this guide on changing verbs to future tense in Spanish! We’ll cover: The Spanish future tense endings The irregular verbs in future tenses How to conjugate future tenses in Spanish I’ll walk you through the different Spanish future tenses and help you learn with charts and simple explanations. By the end of the […]
MOREGerman Articles – Everything You Need to Know [with Charts]
German articles – that is, the German for “the” and “a” – are very different than in English. Every article must agree with its noun in both gender and case, and if you get it wrong it can change the meaning of your sentence. Here’s what I’ll cover in this guide: There are three genders […]
MORERead in French: 10 French Reading Tips, Resources and Exercises
Do you read in French? If you’re learning French, I hope you do! And I’m here to help you find more French reading material. I’ve searched the web for a variety of reading resources that will help you learn French more quickly. The best part is: they won’t cost you a penny! And in case […]
MOREHow to Speak French: The Faster Way to Learn French
So you want to learn how to speak French? Très bien!! I’m going to show you how to learn French, the fast way. Millions of language learners around the world are already learning the French language, so you’re in great company. Plus, there are quite a few French-speaking countries (29 to be exact!) where you […]
MORE85 Cute Nicknames from Around the World (with Translations)
Looking for cute nicknames for your girlfriend, boyfriend, or kids? Here’s your master list of cute nicknames from around the world. Pumpkin, peanut, bubby, baby, babe, bae, honey, darling, sugar, sweetie, honeybunch… English is packed full of fun, creative, and cute nicknames to call your loved ones. From food to animals, to just plain gibberish […]
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