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How Long Does It Take to Learn Japanese?

written by Caitlin Sacasas

How long does it take to learn Japanese? Compare realistic milestones, use FSI and JLPT benchmarks correctly, and plan your focused study hours.

written by Olivia Walters

Try five French writing exercises for journalling, simpler sentences, vocabulary, online references and daily practice, with corrected examples.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn 15 ways to say goodbye in Portuguese, with clear notes on what sounds natural in Brazil and what you’ll hear in Portugal.

written by Veronika Gomez Skopalova

Use 40+ Mandarin restaurant words and phrases to book a table, read common dishes, explain allergies, order food and pay politely.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how to say “thank you” in German with danke, vielen Dank and regional phrases, plus how bitte means “please” and “you’re welcome”.

written by Elina Varzi

Learning colors in Spanish can be easier than you think. Here’s our guide to Spanish colors.

written by Gareth Seagull

Explore 11 obscure languages, from Maltese and Breton to Hawaiian and Tibetan, with accurate reasons to learn each one and current places to start.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Explore 33 aspects of Japanese culture, from home and train etiquette to food, clothing, onsen, religion and pop culture, without stereotypes.

written by Eric Stimpson

Learning a second language is good for your bank balance and your job prospects. Here’s why.