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 […]
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] […]
MOREThe Best Way to Learn a Language Fast. It Works!
Lucy entered the room. Everyone there spoke an alien language. At least, she grasped it as alien. She heard only buzz and murmurs, nothing similar to a distinguishable word. She was not able to make any moves, scared as a chicken facing the chop. She felt lonely in the crowd. She was different, no one […]
MORESpanish in 3 Months: My First Week (and Day 0 Video)
This is an update to Elizabeth’s Spanish in 3 months mission. If you haven’t read the other articles about this mission, here are the links: Planning Day 30 Day 60 Day 90 In my last article, I announced the start of my (gulp) three-month mission to learn Spanish. I talked about why I’m learning Spanish. […]
MORELanguage Mentors #5: Nikki Prša (Amercian Polyglot, Speaks 7 Languages)
“My goal is to inspire others to just begin. You never know where life can take you when you’re able to communicate with people in their mother tongue.” -Nikki Prša After hearing her speak at Women In Language, I knew that I had to interview Nikki Prša for our new Language Mentors series. Nikki is […]
MORE14 Ways Show Your Gratitude and Say “Thank You” in Dutch
Would you like to learn how to say “thank you” in Dutch? Even though the Dutch can be quite direct and quick-to-the-point in their conversations, saying thank you is just as appreciated by them. In this article, I’ll teach you 14 ways how to say “thank you” in the Netherlands. So the next time someone […]
MOREHow I SHOCKED My Boss in Budapest [I Learned Hungarian in 60 Days!]
The pressure was on. I had about two months. A short eight weeks before I’d be in Budapest, Hungary at a work meeting. My mission? To learn Hungarian. But here was the catch, I hadn’t studied Hungarian before at all. Not a word. I was starting from absolute zero. And while Fluent in 3 Month’s […]
MOREHow to Learn the Korean Alphabet and Write in Korean [Step-by-Step Guide]
Are you learning Korean but still find yourself struggling with the Korean writing system? Well, here’s some good news: mastering the Korean alphabet may be easier than you think. The Korean alphabet is often said to be one of the most logical and easy-to-learn writing systems. I agree with that assessment. I’d like to show […]
MORELanguage Mentors #4: DamonAndJo — Vloggers in 5 Languages (for 2+ Million Followers)
“People will immediately respect you when you show up to their country and attempt to learn their language.” – Jo Franco As a big fan of their entertaining YouTube channel, I was elated to interview Damon Dominique and Joanna (Jo) Franco for our new Language Mentors series. Damon and Jo are international badasses who have […]
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 […]
MOREHow to Speak Latin: A Beginner’s Guide to Living Latin
When I first started studying Latin, friends and family were skeptical. “What are you going to do with Latin?” they asked, “It’s a dead language,” they said. “Why don’t you study a language you can actually speak with people, like Spanish?” Even later when I was studying Latin in Rome, Italians were amused and bewildered […]
MORE49 Spanish Questions You Need To Know to Speak like a Native
Can you imagine having a conversation to get to know someone in español without being able to ask any questions? Without knowing Spanish question words, how would you ask about someone’s interests? Besides that, how would you be able to keep the conversation flowing naturally? It would be quite difficult. Not only are questions crucial […]
MOREHow to Learn a Language by Self-Study
You’ve decided you want to learn a language. Good call! When you start a new language, you can find yourself with a lot of questions about where to start. Should you buy a textbook? Enrol in classes? Sign up for Skype classes via italki? Should you get help – for example with the Add1Challenge – […]
MORELearn Japanese with these 40+ Free Japanese Lessons Online
Looking for free Japanese lessons online? Look no further! Here are the resources you need to learn Japanese on a budget. I recently studied Japanese as a part of the Add1Challenge — where I had a 15-minute conversation in Japanese after just 90 days. While studying Japanese I found a HUGE selection of Japanese online […]
MORE12 German Bands To Help You Learn German Through Music
Are you on the hunt for German bands? Then look no further! Germany has some great bands on offer; from hip-hop to punk rock, and heavy metal to country, there is so much to choose from. And better still? Listening to German music is a great way to improve your German language skills. How Can […]
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