How to Get More from Classroom Language Learning
Don’t be one of the millions who took a language in high school but graduated feeling like they hadn’t really learned anything at all.
Category: Language Hacks
How to Speak French: 8 Practical Steps for Beginners
Learn how to speak French with eight practical steps for building useful phrases, practising pronunciation and having real conversations.
How to Say Yes in French in Every Context
Learn how to say yes in French, from oui and si to informal, standard and regional choices, with notes on the contexts that fit each one.
30 Useful Russian Phrases: Greetings, Conversation and Slang
Learn 30 useful Russian phrases for greetings, cafés, conversation and everyday slang, with Cyrillic, romanisation, register notes and practice examples.
Ser vs. Estar: Key Differences, Rules and Examples
Learn when to use ser vs. estar with reliable rules, DOCTOR and PLACE mnemonics, conjugation tables, examples and a five-question practice check.
Korean Greetings: 10+ Ways to Say “Hello” in Korean
Learn Korean greetings for everyday conversations, phone calls and formal introductions, with Hangul, pronunciation guides and tips on when to use each.
150+ Conversation Starters for Speaking Practice in Any Language
Use 150+ conversation starters for one-to-one chats, groups, events, texting and video calls, with advice on follow-ups, boundaries and practice.
Spanish for Toddlers: How to Learn Together as a Family
Try practical Spanish activities for toddlers, from shared books and songs to classes, with advice for parents who aren’t fluent.
How to Read Chinese: A Beginner’s Guide to Characters and Pinyin
Learn how to read Chinese with pinyin, character components, word segmentation, a practical routine, and current dictionaries and graded readers.
Social