Are you shy and want to confidently start conversations? Or perhaps you’re trying to overcome being an introvert and would like ideas for how to get speaking practice. These conversation starters will help. I know it can be scary to start a conversation with someone or to join a group conversation – especially when you’re […]
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Are you wondering how to express your love in French? It’s no secret that French is widely considered to be one of the most romantic languages with many romantic expressions. For example, “my love” in French is mon amour. Even if you don’t know what French-speakers are saying, the sound of the language is just […]
MOREHow to Speak Korean – It’s Easier than You Think
Want to learn Korean? Good call! Learning how to speak Korean is a great choice, because Korean is hot property right now. Although Korean might be ranked as one of the more difficult languages to learn by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), it is by no means impossible. So don’t worry about the “hours” it […]
MORELearn 300 French Cognates in Just a Few Minutes
With French cognates, you can learn hundreds of French words in a matter of minutes. French cognates are words that are spelled the same in English and French. There are hundreds of these words. To put it another way, even if you’ve never spent a single minute learning French, you already know a lot of French words. That’s because French […]
MORELearn to Speak Hungarian Online for Free! 44 Hungarian Lessons for Learners on a Budget
Can you learn to speak Hungarian online, for free? Yes, you can! Hungarian is a unique language, there’s no other language like it in the world! It’s the official language of Hungary and it’s spoken by around 13 million native speakers. I decided to learn Hungarian because it’s the native language of many of my […]
MOREHow to Learn a Language While Living Abroad
Hey language learner! Living abroad is a dream for many people, and if you’re doing it right at this moment, hearty congratulations! I’ve done it, and it’s not easy. Did you arrive in your host country with the goal of perfecting your target language? Kudos to you! But, if you’ve been in your host country […]
MORE110 Useful Chinese Phrases to Have Your First Conversation
Are you ready to learn Chinese? Then these are the Chinese phrases to get started with so you can start speaking today. You’ve probably heard how Chinese is one of the hardest languages for English speakers to learn. And how learning Chinese will take years to master. It makes learning the language seem intimidating! But […]
MOREHow to Learn a Rare Language like Hiligaynon (with Minimum Frustration)
What’s the best way to learn a rare language? The truth is, rare languages aren’t the easiest to learn. As soon as I started learning a rare language, Hiligaynon, I was confronted with questions I’d never even thought of before: How do you translate a word when your language isn’t supported by Google Translate? How […]
MORE16 Different Ways to Say “Thank You” in French
Learning to say “thank you” in French is one of the most important things you will ever do. Why? It’s simple. Figure out the culture of your target language and you will find the heart of its people. And France loves a person with good manners. Learn what’s considered polite in your target language. That’s […]
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You have probably considered learning a language at some point or another. You have likely considered learning a language like French, Spanish or German. But in my opinion these are often not the best languages to learn: obscure languages are. What are Obscure Languages? An obscure language is a language that isn’t well known to […]
MORE5 Steps to Learn Japanese Anywhere in the World
Many dream of learning Japanese, but their journey often ends before it even begins thanks to one or more of these five limiting beliefs: “Japanese is the hardest language in the world.” “I’m too old to learn a language.” “I don’t have time to learn a language.” “I can’t afford to take Japanese classes.” “I […]
MOREThe Best Online Dictionary for Language Learners: Google Image Search
If you’re learning a language and looking for the best online dictionary, I’ve got an answer that might surprise you: Google image search! Whether you’re looking for an online Spanish dictionary, French dictionary, German dictionary, Chinese dictionary, or an online dictionary for any language, Google image search would always be my first choice. Let me […]
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 […]
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 […]
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