So you want to say “hello” in Spanish? Hola, amigo and welcome to this extensive guide on Spanish greetings! Yes, you’ve read the title right: I’m going to teach you how to greet someone in Spanish in 70+ different ways, because this article covers all occasions! Why bother learning this many Spanish ways to say […]
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 […]
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I learned fluent German in just 10 months, and I want to share how I did it. At the age of 16, I moved to Germany alone, attended a German high school, and lived with a host family for 10 months. Returning home to the U.S., I had reached a C1 (advanced) level of fluency, […]
MOREChinese Numbers – Your Go-to Guide for Counting in Chinese from 0 – 100+
Are you ready to explore Chinese numbers 1-100 and beyond? Read this article, and you’ll have a solid knowledge of counting in Chinese. Today, I’ll teach you all numbers in Chinese, from 1 to 10, 10 to 100, and I’ll also include thousands and millions. And if you’re interested in a little bonus, I’ll […]
MORE42 Beautiful Japanese Words Every Japanese Learner Should Know
Since I was little, I’ve loved the cadence of the beautiful Japanese language. I loved the way it sounds. The way it rolled off people’s tongues and the way the words carry more weight to them because of subtext. And most of all, I love how Japanese describes beautiful things and beautiful feelings. Japanese has […]
MOREHow to Learn and Memorize Simplified Chinese Characters: A Guide for Beginners
Would you like to learn Chinese characters? They’re actually pretty interesting to learn, as well as useful if you want to speak and read Chinese. Chinese characters have been around for over 5,000 years, so we can be sure they’re not going to disappear any time soon. They’ve become an inseparable part of Chinese language […]
MOREHow to Say “Student” in Japanese – And 70+ More Japanese Words to Help You Follow the Path of the Sensei
Are you a new student in Japanese class? Or looking to find a Mr. Miyagi to your Karate Kid? Maybe you want to study abroad in Japan or apply for the JET program soon and you’re looking for a way to start learning the Japanese language. Well then, tie on your hachimaki, and let’s get […]
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 […]
MORE500 Core Italian Words for Everyday Conversations (Top 500 Most Used Italian Words)
What if you could understand Italian conversations by only learning 500 of the most used Italian words? The Italian language is made up of hundreds of thousands of words — while it is hard to pin down a specific number, some linguists have estimated it to be between 160,000 and 260,000! For us Italian learners, […]
MOREJapanese Question Words: “What”, “Where”, When”, “Who”, “How” and “Why” in Japanese
Sooner or later, you’re going to have to master how to ask a question in Japanese. After all, knowing how to ask “What” in Japanese — as in “What’s this?” — is a lifesaver when you first start learning the language. Besides that, questions are how you develop meaningful conversations with others. If you can’t […]
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 […]
MORELearn Hiragana Fast! Master the Basics of the Most Common Japanese Writing System
If you’re new to learning Japanese, then I know what you’re probably thinking. “How on earth am I supposed to learn hiragana?? It looks like a bunch of squiggly lines.” I mean, you’re not wrong. But so does English cursive… and you still read that! In fact, I’d say hiragana is one of the easiest […]
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Talking to myself in French calms me down as the new normal settles in. “Stay home and avoid unnecessary travel.” Ce n’est pas si mal. Chez moi c’est tranquil. “It’s not that bad. My house is chill.” “We have to let you go until further notice.” J’avais besoin de faire une pause quand même. “I […]
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 […]
MORE15 Ways to Wish Someone “Happy New Year” in Chinese
So you’d like to know how to say “Happy New Year” in Chinese? Then this is the article for you! The most common way of saying “Happy New Year” in Chinese is 新年快乐 (xīnnián kuàilè). But there are lots of other phrases you can use to join in the Chinese New Year festivities too. So, […]
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