People who recently started learning Korean often wonder: “What are Korean honorifics? What are these short suffixes attached to people’s names? Why do Koreans use honorifics?” If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions (especially after watching popular K-dramas which use them all the time!) then this is the article for you. Honorifics are a critical […]
MORELearn Arabic Online for Free: 33 Resources and Online Arabic Classes
There are some amazing resources out there so you can learn Arabic online, free! In fact, there are so many Arabic courses online, it can be difficult to know where to start. How do you know which of the Arabic resources are right for you? That’s where this article comes in. I’ve explored countless free […]
MOREHow Joining a Book Club Will Help You Learn Italian Fast
Are you stuck in your Italian learning? Perhaps you’re at a plateau and cannot get past it? You have tried everything and are starting to lose your motivation. Well, reading is one way to get unstuck, learn quicker, and discover more than the language. Joining a book club might be just what you need. If […]
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“What’s the best way to learn Spanish?” Spanish was the first language I learned to a conversational level, so I get this question a lot. People often want a magic bullet: what’s the one best method or technique to get the Spanish language into their heads? Here’s a secret: there is no one best way […]
MOREKorean Slang: 80+ Everyday Words and Phrases to Sound Like a Native
Here’s something the Korean textbooks won’t teach you: Korean slang. Learning Korean slang is essential to understanding everyday speech and casual conversations in Korean, but it’s hard to learn and master. Especially since it’s not traditionally taught in a classroom. And if you’re learning Korean to understand KPop and Korean TV shows, you’ll hear these […]
MORESpaced Repetition System: Learn Vocabulary and Never Forget It!
The Space Repetition System (SRS) is a great method to make sure you remember vocabulary so it sticks in your mind! But what is it? I’m sure you know the feeling when you have learned a word, and you’re sure of it, but you just can’t say it. This may simply be because it’s been […]
MORE“Food” in Korean: The Ultimate Guide to Korean Cuisine
Korean BBQ, street food, and wild dishes… South Korean food has it all! So if you’re a foodie, it’s time to learn all about food in Korean. When it comes to Korean food, there’s so much to love. But also a lot to learn, and a lot of different tastes to take in! As with […]
MOREHow to Form Plural Nouns in Italian – An Extensive Guide [With Examples]
If you want to be fluent in Italian, or at least make people believe that you are able to speak like a native speaker would, you need to learn how to form plural nouns. One of the things that gives away the fact that you’re not able to fully speak a specific language is getting […]
MOREThe Best Way to Learn a Language [Scientifically Proven, Polyglot Tested]
“What’s the best way to learn a language?” “What’s the quickest way to learn new words?” “How can I sound like a native speaker?” “Do I really have to study grammar?” Language hackers ask themselves these kinds of questions all the time. We all want to use effective study methods so we can learn a […]
MOREHow to Learn Korean Fast: The Faster Way to Speak Korean
So you want to know how to learn Korean fast? Then you’ve come to the right place. Many people wonder, “Is Korean hard to learn?” After all, it’s listed as one of the hardest languages for English speakers to learn, right up there with Japanese and Chinese. But if you know the best way to […]
MORE10 Best Chinese Online Dictionaries
If you’ve read some of my articles, you already know I’m no fan of big, heavy, expensive printed dictionaries. I’m all for online and downloadable dictionaries that I can take with me on my trips because they’re handy anytime and anywhere. I even wrote a blog post on the best online dictionaries where you can […]
MOREHow to Learn Arabic Right the First Time
Arabic is a rich and fascinating language, and one of the most widely spoken in the world. In this article, I’ll explain why I think Arabic is a great language to learn. I’ll clear up a few myths, explain how to work out which kind of Arabic is right for you (spoiler alert: there’s more […]
MOREFrench for Kids: 10 Helpful Online Resources
Looking for some French resources for kids? You’re in the right place! You can learn a new language at any age. You don’t need to be a toddler, or a kindergartener, or some other “magic age”, to become fluent in more than one language. But there are still plenty of reasons to start your children […]
MORE“My Love” in Different Languages – 77 Weird and Wonderful Romantic Names
Have you ever tried calling your significant other “my love” in other languages? There is no better way to impress them than by giving them a special name from another part of the world. Around the world and across languages, people express their love in different ways. The ways to say “my love” in other […]
MOREIs Japanese Hard to Learn? Why Japanese Is Easier Than You Think
“Japanese is really freaking difficult.”
“Japanese is really freaking vague.”
“Japanese is really freaking illogical.”
These statements have three things in common.
