“Things” in Spanish is cosas. And when you’re just starting to learn Spanish… Well, there are a lot of things you want to talk about! Like how about telling your new Spanish friends you must have your coffee first thing in the morning. Or how about trying to immerse yourself at home and talk about […]
MOREHow I Learned Fluent Spanish and English the Hard Way (It’s Also the Best Way!)
I was standing in the middle of the classroom, gaping for words as my palms turned clammy, while thirty foreign students of my age intently looked at me. I was so panicked that my brain had shut down, leaving only one scene on repeat in my mind: I was crying very hard, that day during […]
MOREHow to Learn a Language with Virtual Reality
That’s what makes VR such a powerful learning tool — you don’t just get told what to learn. You get an experience. And that makes it all the more memorable. And that’s why I’m so excited about VR as a tool for learning languages. In this article, I will summarise the benefits and drawbacks of […]
MORE90 Japanese Adjectives to Add Color to Your Conversations
If you’ve already learned the basics of Japanese, then you’re ready to use more colorful words by learning Japanese adjectives! As a beginner, it can be frustrating to only be able to express yourself in basic “noun + は + noun + です” or “noun + を + verb” grammar format. Saying things like, “There […]
MORE20 Basic Portuguese Phrases for Travellers and Tourists
Planning a trip to Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Angola, or São Tomé and Príncipe? Whichever Portuguese-speaking nation you want to visit, you’ll have a much richer experience if you get some basic Portuguese phrases under your belt before you board the plane. As I never grow tired of saying on this blog, travelling […]
MORE25 Essential Japanese Phrases for Travellers and Tourists
Getting ready to travel to Japan? You’ll need to know a few Japanese phrases before you go! Learning even a few travel phrases in Japanese will break down a lot of barriers during your stay. Japan is becoming more foreigner-friendly — you’ll notice updated signage includes English in main cities. And many Japanese people have […]
MORE“Hello” in Vietnamese: 10 Vietnamese Greetings You Can Start Using Today
Hello Vietnam – or as the locals would say, xin chao! When you arrive in Việt Nam, as the native speakers of Vietnamese call it, the first thing you’ll want to do is greet your new hosts. That means knowing how to say all the basic pleasantries such as “hello”, “nice to meet you”, and […]
MORELanguage Mentors #8: Johan Tekfak (French Polyglot, Creator of Français Authentique)
“My favorite thing to do in a foreign language is to connect with people. Isn’t that what language has been created for?” – Johan Tekfak What a treat to interview Johan Tekfak for our new Language Mentors series. If you’ve been studying French for more than a New York minute, you will have seen, read […]
MORE20 Russian Slang Words To Help You Speak Like A Local
The Russian language has been called many things, including “difficult” and “mysterious”. Indeed, understanding the language Russians use in their daily life might be hard for someone who doesn’t know the multitude of slang words used in the language. Here are the twenty frequently used Russian slang words to get you started: 1. Бабки [babki] […]
MOREHow to say “I Love You” in Japanese (and 50+ More Ways to Share the Love in Japanese)
You’ve got love on the brain and you’re ready to tell your special someone “I love you” … in Japanese. Maybe they speak it, or maybe you just want to impress your significant other with your Japanese language skills. Or maybe you want to learn how to say “I love you” in Japanese just in […]
MORESpanish in 3 Months: Mission Complete! (with Video!)
Fluent in 3 Months team member Elizabeth is learning Spanish from scratch over just 90 days. In this final update, she’s sharing the insights she’s found during the third month of learning Spanish, plus a video of her progress on Day 90. Take it away, Elizabeth. If you haven’t read the other articles about this […]
MOREThe Past Tense in Spanish: How to Master Spanish Preterite Conjugation
Are you ready to go beyond the basics and 1-Up your Spanish grammar skills? Super Mario Brothers Power Up GIF from Supermariobrothers GIFs If you’ve already taken the time to learn the most important material first and have a basic grasp of Spanish, then you’re ready for this next step. I don’t normally recommend starting […]
MOREHow to Say “Hello” in Italian: 19 Italian Greetings
We all know that Italians love chiacchierare (“to chat”) so much that it’s no surprise there are a lot of different Italian greetings. There are plenty of different ways to say “hello” in Italian. The greeting you use will depend on the context and the time of day. Whether it’s a formal context all’Ufficio Postale, […]
MOREJapanese Greetings: 17 Ways to Say “Hello” in Japanese
Do you want to say “hello” in Japanese? Now, 挨拶 (aisatsu) means “greeting” in Japanese. And you’ll need to know your Japanese greetings if you want to start a conversation in Japanese! Greetings are some of the most simple phrases to learn, and you’ll say them all the time. You may already know one or […]
MOREHow to Say “I Don’t Know” in Spanish — 33 Spanish Phrases for When You’re Unsure
Ever felt lost or unsure in a Spanish conversation? Everyone feels this way sometimes, but especially when learning a new language. There will be times when you don’t understand someone, you can’t keep up, or you just don’t know how to answer. It’s best to know how to express your lack of understanding by learning […]
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