Japanese Writing for Beginners: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji
Learn how Japanese writing works, when to use hiragana, katakana and kanji, and how to practise handwriting, pronunciation and typing.
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15 Hilarious Spanish Puns That Are So Bad They’re Amazing
These Spanish puns will make you roll your eyes, and groan with laughter. Plus you’ll learn more Spanish. What’s not to love?
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.
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.
85 Cute Nicknames from Around the World (with Translations)
What cute nickname will you call your lover? “Half an orange” (Spanish), “my little cabbage” (French), “meatball” (Italian), “mousebear” (German) or “jjing-jjingi” (Korean)?
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.
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