Every country has its own slang, and Britain is no different. Of all the English-language slang in the world, I find British slang to be some of the most creative and interesting. But then, I’m biased because I’m British! Just a word of warning before you continue: although these slang terms are relatively mild, there […]
MORE15 Totally Addicting Korean TV Shows to Boost Your Language Skills
Can’t stop binge-watching your favorite TV shows? Turn your TV addiction into Korean language practice! Korean TV shows are a great way to learn the Korean language… plus they’re really hot right now! Can you really learn by watching Korean TV serials, shows, and dramas? Yes, with the right approach. It’s not just about passive […]
MORETired of Boring Lessons? Learn Russian with These 5 Amazing Russian Video Games
Learning Russian is tough. You’ve got the Russian case system, weird verbs of motion. And don’t get me started on Russian numerals… Luckily, not everything is difficult. There’s a lot that actually makes Russian easy to learn such as the absence of articles or the regularity of noun gender. And today, I want to share […]
MOREAdd1 Insights #1: Lindie Botes (Globetrotting YouTuber, Speaks 10 Languages)
“The point of learning a language is communication. You’ll most likely be understood even if you have bad grammar.” – Lindie Botes I’m honored to have interviewed Lindie Botes for our new Add1 Insights series. Born in South Africa, Lindie has lived in France, Pakistan, the UAE and Japan. She speaks 10 languages (to varying […]
MOREJapanese Honorifics: How to Show Respect in Japanese
Japanese honorifics can be something that takes a little while to get your head around when you’re learning the language. But they’re an essential part of Japanese, so you must learn them. Here’s why Japanese honorifics are important. If there’s one thing to know about Japanese culture and language, it’s that everything is extra polite. […]
MORE10 Must-Watch Korean Movies to Fall in Love With As You Learn Korean
Movies can bring us joy, laughter, and tears. They can also help us learn. In fact, they’re a valuable language learning tool! Watching Korean movies can be a great way to learn the language and culture. When you watch Korean movies, you hear the Korean language used in many ways and in situations that you […]
MOREThe Fine Art of Language Exchange: How to Find that Special Someone to Practise Your New Language
A tear rolls down my cheek as I listen to her story. My friend lost her cat to a spinal cord injury. Minou was a handsome round-faced tabby with a fluffy racoon tail. With swollen red eyes, my friend shares intimate details of her cat’s unsuccessful surgery. After a long silence, I hand her a […]
MORELearn Any Language Faster: 6 Easy Steps to Falling in Love with Your Mistakes
A big challenge for people learning a new language is failure. Who wants to be wrong? I know that I hate feeling I’ve messed up. Yet you can’t learn a language if you can’t accept failure. Falling in love with your mistakes is the key to confident conversations in a new language. Follow these easy […]
MOREGerman Time: How To Tell The Time in German
Time plays a fundamental role in our everyday conversations. It’s more than just saying it’s two o’clock or a quarter past four. Telling the time opens up a world of storytelling, helps you to make plans with your German friends and ensures you don’t miss your train. If you get excited when you hear the […]
MOREThe Ultimate Guide to Body Parts in Spanish
Want to know how to describe body parts in Spanish? Body parts are one of the first things taught to toddlers who are speaking for the first time. Yet many learners overlook memorizing more than their “head, shoulders, knees, and toes”. And then get stuck mid-conversation when the topic turns to bodies. We’ve all got […]
MOREStop Wasting Your Life Saying “I’ll Speak a New Language When…”
It’s so easy to give yourself reasons to “not” speak a language. Maybe you tell yourself: “I’ll start talking to others in my target language when… “My accent is perfect” “I understand the grammar” “I’ve got the money to travel the world” “I’m feeling more confident” “I’ve reached the intermediate level” “My acne has cleared […]
MOREThe 7 Best Korean Translator Apps for Korean Learners
Learning Korean and need a little help getting by? Then you need a great Korean translator app! Everyone needs a little help sometimes when learning a new language. It can be difficult starting out if you haven’t met a community of language learners or a language exchange partner to help you make heads or tails […]
MORESpanish Verb Conjugations: How to Master the 3 Most Important Verb Tenses
Ah, Spanish verb conjugations. For many Spanish learners, conjugations are one of the trickiest parts of the language to get used to. Verb conjugation in Spanish often seems unpredictable, with few rules to follow. That’s because Spanish has so many irregular verbs. But if you think about it, so does English! Think find/found, sell/sold and […]
MORE90 Day Korean Review: Is 90 Day Korean a Good Course?
I’ve learned nine languages to conversational level, all as an adult. So I’ve got a good system in place for picking up a new language. But when it came to Korean, something was different. Regardless of how many resources I used, I just couldn’t wrap my head around the grammar or the pronunciation. It just […]
MOREHow Bilingual Kids Get Ahead: 7 Benefits of Learning a Second Language
You’re wondering if you have the time and motivation to help your child learn a second language. And you’re not 100% convinced the effort will be worth it. What benefits can a kid get from learning a second language? With the internet and other technology making the globe seem smaller with each passing year, knowing […]
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