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.
Category: Culture
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
Compare major Spanish accents and dialects, with examples of pronouns, pronunciation and vocabulary plus clear notes on regional variation.
Foreign to Familiar: How to “Language Proof” Your Immediate Environment
Sometimes, when you’re surrounded by a new language, it can overwhelm your capacity to pick up new things. It’s almost too much newness, and you just draw a line. Everything from the toothpaste to the billboards to the TV is filled with the unfamiliar. You end up looking at words and noting that you’ve seen […]
Cultural Immersion: How Learning 20 Basic Phrases Transformed My Travel Experience
See how twenty useful Burmese phrases changed one traveller's experience in Burma, and learn how a little local language can deepen a short trip.
How to Say Hello in 33 Languages Around the World
Learn 34 ways to say hello across 33 languages, with native scripts, useful context and notes on greetings linked with peace, health and good fortune.
Traveling Jobs: Get Paid to Travel Using Your Language Skills
Have you ever dreamed of hopping on a plane and seeing the world? Then check out these traveling jobs. You, too, can find jobs that travel.
How to Learn a Language by Watching the News
Learn how to use news in your target language with five active steps, reliable current resources and practical advice for choosing the right level.
10 Good Reasons to Learn Spanish
Why learn Spanish? Here are 10 good reasons to learn Spanish. Some of them might surprise you. So go on, dip you toes in the agua.
Social