I learned how to speak conversational Dutch in one year. And I had some amazing experiences as a result of this journey. It was a journey that began 10 years earlier, on a stage in New York City, with a pack of cards. One Mistake and You Were Out “Two of Hearts,” I confidently said. […]MORE
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 […]MORE
Hola, compa. ¿Qué onda? Have you learned these Mexican slang words yet? Or are you used to Hola, amigo. ¿Qué tal? Learning Spanish slang terms helps you sound like a more natural Spanish speaker. But one of the difficult aspects of any language is learning the regional differences, especially when it comes to slang. This […]MORE
How long does it take to learn Japanese? The honest answer may surprise you. The truth? Learning Japanese takes as little as 90 days. We’ve seen plenty of learners start having in-depth conversations in Japanese in this time. Follow the right methods, and you’ll get there fast. Now, of course, a lot depends on your […]MORE
Writing in French can seem like a difficult skill to learn. That’s why it’s important to practice your French writing. After all, writing is one of the four essential language skills. The path to polishing your French writing skills is simple but requires commitment. I assure you that writing in French is only a matter […]MORE
- What are the most spoken languages in the world? This question isn't as simple as it may seem. There are a few complications that make it hard to give a precise answer: First of all, what do you mean by spoken? Do you want to rank languages by their number of native speakers, or by how many people speak them_ at all_, natively or non-natively? These t...MORE
- Would you like to know about Spanish numbers, and how to count from 1-100 in Spanish? In this article I share everything you need to know about numbers in Spanish. I cover what the Spanish numbers are, shortcuts for how to learn them, and some bonus stuff. In case you were wondering, "numbers" in Spanish is números. The word for "number" in S...MORE
- I don’t usually start off my blog posts with a warning, but this one needs it: This blog post is NSFW and definitely not family-friendly. You won’t learn these dirty words in textbooks! Let’s be honest. Whenever we learn a new language, we all get curious about how to swear. We all want to know those dirty words, the banned words, the bad words your...MORE
- Learning how to speak Spanish? It can be tricky to find high quality online Spanish lessons that don’t cost a fortune. You want to learn Spanish, and you’re willing to put in the time, but where can you go to learn? With this question in mind, I’ve put together a list of online Spanish classes and lessons that won’t cost you a single cent. While some...MORE
- Want to learn Korean? Good call! Korean is hot property. Interest from people who want to speak the Korean language has soared over the past few years: “Gangnam Style” by Korean pop icon Psy was the first YouTube video to reach one billion views (and the first to hit two billion views): K-Dramas - Korean television dramas - are a rising...MORE
- Ichi, ni, san... Ready to learn how to count from 1-100+ with Japanese numbers? The Japanese number system can be quite complex, especially when you first start learning. While basic counting in Japanese is easy, there are several ways to count… even just to 10. And counting objects can become confusing because of a dreaded thing called “counters”...MORE
- The rolled r comes up in so many languages. I've heard it in various forms in Czech, Thai, Hungarian, Tagalog and of course in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. And yet it seems to be something that evades native English speakers. The laziest of them will just give up entirely and use the bullshit excuse of "you can't teach an old dog new tricks". [Desp...MORE
