33 German Words in English (and a Few Surprising Connections)
Explore 33 German words in English and related word histories, including direct loans, translations and terms that arrived through other languages.
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Star Wars Languages: Aurebesh, Mando’a and 6 Real Languages
Explore Aurebesh, Mando’a and Star Wars language design, then learn key terms in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, German and French.
How to Find Japanese Films on Netflix and Study With Them
Find Japanese films on Netflix without assuming a fixed catalogue, check language options, and turn a short scene into useful Japanese practice.
Why are Speakers of Scandinavian Languages so Damn Good at English?
Is there a secret in Scandinavian languages and cultures? Scandinavians always top the charts of English proficiency as a second language.
15 Chinese Movies for Mandarin Learners, With Language Notes
Explore 15 Chinese-language movies with Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese Hokkien notes, plus a scene study method. Streaming varies by region.
12 German Songs to Help You Learn German
Practise German listening, pronunciation and vocabulary with 12 songs, plus a repeatable method for studying short clips without passive listening.
Chinese Jokes: Wordplay, Context and What to Skip
Understand Chinese jokes through Mandarin wordplay, regional context and respectful use, with pinyin and explanations for key examples.
What Do Indians Speak and Why Can They Speak Multiple Languages Like a Dream?
Most people in India speak multiple languages. Why are people in India so gifted with languages? And what does this teach us about learning a language?
Days of the Week in Korean: A Simple Guide
Learn all seven days of the week in Korean, with Hangul, Revised Romanization, pronunciation notes, memory cues and phrases for planning your week.
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