When you start studying a new language, one of the first things you discover is that certain phrases and words in other languages are untranslatable in English. This can be really frustrating. How are you supposed to learn a language when you can’t think of a simple English translation? That said, this is one of […]
MOREFlirting in Spanish: 15+ Easy Phrases and Basic Vocabulary to Flirt in Spanish
Have you ever tried flirting in Spanish? Flirting can be as fun as it can be romantic, and you can spice it up by switching your flirting language to Spanish. There are lots of fun pick-up lines to work with! If you want to try your hand at it, here’s a few points to get […]
MORESentence Structure: How to Build Sentences and Use the Correct Word Order in Any Language
Sentence structure can be analysed in several ways. If you’re thinking about sentence structure in English, your first reflex might be to analyse how many independent and dependent clauses a sentence has. Independent clauses are groups of words (with a verb) that can work as full sentences on their own → “We have to eat.” […]
MORE15 Popular French Songs to Help You Learn French Faster
Let’s talk about the power of French songs. French is a beautiful language, no doubt about it. But wrapping your head around the liaisons or getting stuck in grammar can make learning French seem like an impossible challenge. Truth is, French is actually not that hard to learn, with the right approach. There are a […]
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 […]
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 […]
MOREThe 10+ Best Spanish Movies on Netflix for Spanish Learners
Watching Spanish movies on Netflix will help you learn Spanish faster. This is a list of the best movies in Spanish to watch on Netflix, put together especially for Spanish learners. I’ve learned to speak four languages fluently (including Spanish), and I find watching movies is a great (and fun!) way to improve my language […]
MOREHere’s an English Poem to Show How Crazy English Can Get
This video is entirely in English (I haven’t done such a thing for a half a year!) and is very simply just me reading a poem. But this is no ordinary poem! It was written (not sure by whom) to demonstrate the weird spelling convention that English follows, and is incredibly difficult to read without practising it a lot in advance!
I used to offer the best students in my classes (when I was an English teacher) €100 if they could read the entire thing without slipping up. Considering that I couldn’t even do this myself (I slip up once in the video even this time, and probably pronounce one or two words wrong), I knew that the money was safe!
This poem is generally used to prove that English is the “hardest language in the world” (I shit you not; as I always say every language makes this claim), so I’ve decided to hijack any searches people make for this poem, to add some humour to a normally dull and discouraging concept, and then add some encouragement of my own at the end!
MORE10+ Ways to say ”Hello” in Arabic and Other Arabic Greetings
How do you say “hello” in Arabic? Are you planning to go to the Middle East or North Africa and would like to know the different variations of “hello” in Arabic? Or would you just like to show off in front of your friends that you know how to speak Arabic? Either way, you have […]
MORE15 Hilarious Spanish Puns That Are So Bad They’re Amazing
Today, we’re going to learn about Spanish puns that make no sense in English. Yes, you read that right. This article is full of funny Spanish jokes that not only make little sense in English, but are just downright bad. So bad… they’re hilarious. Humour is often hard to translate. This is especially true when […]
MORE85 Cute Nicknames from Around the World (with Translations)
Looking for cute nicknames for your girlfriend, boyfriend, or kids? Here’s your master list of cute nicknames from around the world. Pumpkin, peanut, bubby, baby, babe, bae, honey, darling, sugar, sweetie, honeybunch… English is packed full of fun, creative, and cute nicknames to call your loved ones. From food to animals, to just plain gibberish […]
MOREKorean Greetings: 10+ Ways to Say “Hello” in Korean
Having your first conversation in Korean starts with a simple “hi”. And that’s why you need to learn “hello” in Korean, as well as some basic Korean greetings! Learning how to say hello in Korean is pretty simple, and you may even have heard it before… Long before I had an interest in learning the […]
MORE150+ Conversation Starters So You Can Confidently Talk to Anyone, in Any Language
Are you shy and want to confidently start conversations? Or perhaps you’re trying to overcome being an introvert and would like ideas for how to get speaking practice. These conversation starters will help. I know it can be scary to start a conversation with someone or to join a group conversation – especially when you’re […]
MOREHow to Say “My Love” in French (Plus 28 More Romantic French Words and Phrases)
Are you wondering how to express your love in French? It’s no secret that French is widely considered to be one of the most romantic languages with many romantic expressions. For example, “my love” in French is mon amour. Even if you don’t know what French-speakers are saying, the sound of the language is just […]
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