Old English Writing: A History of the Old English Alphabet
Old English was written with a runic alphabet. Discover the history of Old English writing, and how it changed into modern English.
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Minority Languages: The Bliss of Learning Languages Less Spoken
To some, learning minority and indigenous languages may seem like a waste of time. Why go through the trouble to learn them? Here’s why they matter to me...
Conversational Spanish: 88+ Spanish Conversation Starters and Questions
Spark up Spanish conversations, speak more Spanish, and sound more like a native Spanish speaker with these conversation starters and examples.
How to Improve Your Spanish Accent: A Spanish Pronunciation Guide for Native English Speakers
Would you like to lose your Spanish accent and be mistaken for a native Spanish speaker? Here’s how to improve your Spanish pronunciation.
10 Incredible German Sayings: The Inspiring, the Funny and the Just Plain Confusing
Some of these everyday German sayings are hilarious… and they’ll all help you see the world a little differently. Which one is your favourite?
Spanish Jokes: 9 Lame but Hilarious Jokes in Spanish
Did you hear about the Spanish-speaking magician? Find out what happened when he disappeared on a count of 3... plus lots more funny Spanish jokes.
When Online Polyglots Disagree – Much Ado About Something
Spats between online polyglots make for good entertainment… but there’s also a bigger positive side, as Steve Kaufmann explains.
How Speaking from Day One Helped Me Conquer Love and The Spanish Language
How I learned a new language using the “speak from day one” approach - plus how I found love and become fluent in this process.
Spanish Accents and Dialects Around the World
Do all Spanish accents sound the same? Find out the difference between Mexican, Castilian, Rioplatense, Chilean and Caribbean Spanish dialects and accents.
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