The CIA is Wrong: It Doesn’t Take 1,000 Hours to Learn a Language
Does it really take 4,400 hours to learn a language? According to the US Department of State’s Foreign Service Institute, that’s how long it should take.
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How to Learn a Language While Studying Abroad
Studying abroad is a great way to learn another language. Find out about the opportunities for university students who’d like to study abroad.
Busted: 6 Common Myths About Polyglots and Language Learners
There are plenty of language learning myths out there. Find out what it really takes to speak multiple languages - you may be surprised!
We Asked, You Answered: Why Learn a Foreign Language?
Language learners from all around the world share their answer to the question: "Why learn a foreign language?"
LOL International: Txt Spk Around the World
Have you ever wondered how they "lol" in China, France, Israel or Brazil? In this article, we'll show you how to text in Spanish, German, French, Chinese and many other languages.
Bad Day? Try These 21 Crushing Curse Words in 6 Languages
This is an R-rated post. If you’d prefer something more family friendly about unusual words in other languages, you’ll likely enjoy our post on endearments from around the world. Rough day? There’s nothing like the satisfaction of throwing down a hearty swear word. Some of my favourite languages are those with really fulfilling and creative […]
What English is Missing: 5 Features from Other Languages that ‘We’ Should Borrow
Expressing yourself in other languages can turn out to be more efficient than English. Here, an experienced language learner gives great examples
Here’s why other countries think you’re weird
Have you ever wondered what other countries think of you? This post shares some interesting perspectives on that!
Will learning new languages help you pick up girls?
Last summer, a huge publication asked if I would write an article for them about How learning languages will help you chat up girls. … As nice as it would have been to be in that big magazine, I said no thanks. Then, since it was just before the World Cup, they made me a […]
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