Why are Speakers of Scandinavian Languages so Damn Good at English?
Is there a secret in Scandinavian languages and cultures? Scandinavians always top the charts of English proficiency as a second language.
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16 Basic Phrases to Learn Before You Travel
Learn 16 basic travel phrases, with checked examples in German, French, Mandarin, Spanish and Italian, plus a simple practice routine.
Family in French: Vocabulary, Phrases and Audio
Learn French family words for relatives, in-laws and different family types, then practise useful sentences with native-speaker audio.
What Do Indians Speak and Why Can They Speak Multiple Languages Like a Dream?
Most people in India speak multiple languages. Why are people in India so gifted with languages? And what does this teach us about learning a language?
Amsterdam: Dutch Language, Culture, and Making Local Friends
What I learned from two months in Amsterdam: useful Dutch phrases, language practice, social planning and making local friends without stereotypes.
Learn Catalan: Pronunciation, Culture and Resources
A practical guide to learning Catalan, from pronunciation and culture to current online courses, local classes and tutors.
Traditional Christmas Food From Around the World [With Photos!]
Embrace Christmas cuisine from around the world with these international traditional Christmas foods, from roast pig to saffron buns.
Mianhaeyo! How to Say “Sorry” in Korean
Learn how to say sorry in Korean, from formal 죄송합니다 to casual 미안해, with pronunciation, speech levels and ways to respond.
You’re Welcome in Japanese: Casual and Formal Phrases
Learn how to say “you’re welcome” in Japanese, from casual ううん and 気にしないで to polite どういたしまして and こちらこそ.
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