Irishisms: An A-Z Irish English Dictionary with Usage Examples
Discover charming Irishisms like “They’re ferocious rough out here altogether” in this Hiberno English dictionary, organised from A-Z.
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“I Learned This Language Just for You”: How to Save the World One Language at a Time
I learned French in 12 months because I discovered something I just HAD to share. Here’s the story of how I did it.
9 Ways to Help Your Partner Learn a Language
Help your partner learn a language with nine practical ideas that respect their goals, comfort and independence.
How to Learn Turkish: A Practical Beginner’s Guide
Learn Turkish with clear explanations of pronunciation, vowel harmony, suffixes and word order, plus a six-step plan for speaking practice.
Family in Chinese: 20 Mandarin Family Words
Learn 20 Mandarin family words with pinyin, plus respectful forms of address, regional kinship terms and practical notes on Chinese family culture.
How to Find a Great Language Tutor (So You’ll Reach Fluency Faster)
Learn how to assess a language tutor’s goals, preparation, target-language use and feedback, plus three practical places to find one.
The Rule of 80%: How to Curb Your Expectations and Reach Sustainable Success
Fed up with giving 110% then burning out? Stop beating yourself up and start doing something small. It’s magical!
How Pretending I Understood Italian Got Me Into a Whole Lot of Trouble in Italy
It wasn’t until we found ourselves locked out of our accommodation in Rome and hitchhiking on a busy dual carriageway in Pompeii that I realised it was time to leave my ego behind.
11 Ways to Make Your First Language Meetup Easier
Make your first language meetup easier with a time limit, prepared phrases, short conversations, breaks and a friendly exit plan.
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