How to fail at languages? Let me count the ways. At one of our summer parties this year, I said three sentences in French and the crowd broke out into a unison song of “Ohhhhh. Ahhhhh!” My monolingual friends are often amazed when they hear me speak a foreign language. It’s a reaction that I […]
MOREThe Women in Language Conference: My Experience of This Online Language Event
This time last year, I was sick in bed. Too weak to move. Yet I was happy. Why? Because bed-bound, I would going to my favorite language learning conference. The conference, Women in Language, is hosted online. So I could attend from the comfort of my bedroom. While sipping hot water, I listened to the […]
MORE10 Ways to Say “How Are You?” in French (+ 10 Ways to Respond)
Comment allez-vous ? – “How are you?” When it comes to greeting your fellow French speakers, there are many ways to ask how they’re doing. In this article, I’ll teach you how to ask someone how they are in French. That way, the next time you greet your French friends, you’ll be equipped with plenty […]
MORE101 Core Japanese Words — The Most Commonly Used Words in Japanese
Ready to understand about half of all Japanese words? Yes, you read that right. With only about 100 words under your belt, you can understand about 50% of all Japanese you hear or read — if you choose the right words! Starting off by learning the core Japanese words can be an incredible tool to […]
MORE49 Spanish Questions You Need To Know to Speak like a Native
Can you imagine having a conversation to get to know someone in español without being able to ask any questions? Without knowing Spanish question words, how would you ask about someone’s interests? Besides that, how would you be able to keep the conversation flowing naturally? It would be quite difficult. Not only are questions crucial […]
MOREJapanese for Kids: 17 Helpful Online Resources
Are you trying to raise a bilingual (or maybe even multilingual!) baby? Teaching your child Japanese is a great choice! There’s absolutely no age limit to learning languages, but why not give them a head start… especially if you’re learning too? Speaking with your kids in another language, no matter how imperfect, still improves both […]
MORE“Insta” Language Secrets: My 6-Step Method to Learning French on Instagram
Instagram is an amazing place to learn a language. I’m an intermediate French learner, and I’d like to show you how I’ve used Instagram to become a French ace in just a few months. First let me tell you about my Instagram account. My stats aren’t mindblowing, but they do show what’s possible when you […]
MOREIrishisms: An A-Z Hibero-English Dictionary with Usage Examples
“They’re ferocious rough out here altogether”; “The three of us are in ribbons, laughing”; “I went through him for a short cut”; “Northern Ireland is falling down with mountains, isn’t it?” “It doesn’t knock a fidget out of him”; “Will you pour the tea there, love? The cat has me handicapped”. A Proposal for a […]
MOREKorean Greetings: 10+ Ways to Say “Hello” in Korean
Ready to learn how to speak Korean? It all gets started with “hello.” Learning how to say hello in Korean is pretty simple, and you may even have heard it before… via GIPHY Long before I had an interest in learning the language, I learned how to say “hello” in Korean while watching Arrested Development. […]
MORE50+ Must Know Caribbean Spanish Expressions (You’ll Only Hear These in the Caribbean)
When you think about the Spanish language and culture, you probably think about the running of the toros (bulls) in Spain or elegant women dancing the tango on the streets of Buenos Aires. Or maybe images of black and white skeleton-painted faces for Mexico’s Día de los muertos (Day of the Dead) pop into your […]
MORE“I Learned This Language Just for You”: How to Save the World One Language at a Time
To learn a new language, you need a fire inside you. My identity as a language learner was forged by a spark that left me in tears. I made a little girl cry. Now, I actually started “learning” languages when I took French my sophomore year of high school. I thought it would be fun […]
MORELearn Russian for Free: 47 Russian Lessons for Learners on a Budget
Learning Russian but too many resources to choose from? Or maybe you’re just not sure where to start. If you’re looking to learn Russian online, you might find yourself wondering which resources are the best resources. Ready for some good news? I’ve put this article together because I’ve done the work for you. I’ve tried […]
MORETeach Your Loved One a New Language: 9 Easy Strategies
“Learning French was a waste of time.” My wife was clearly frustrated to have spent her high school and college foreign language credits on learning French. She wished she’d learned Spanish so she could communicate with my family in Mexico. And this really bothered me. I didn’t want her to feel excluded or like a […]
MOREHow to Learn Turkish: An Introductory Guide for Beginners
The Grand Bazaar, the Ottoman empire, Byzantium, the site of the biblical Garden of Eden, skiing, sandy beaches… Endless history. Whatever culture or taste appeals to you, Turkey promises to keep you fascinated. I have been involved with the Turkish language and visiting Turkey for over 10 years. I now live in Istanbul, the cultural […]
MOREHow to Say “Family” in Chinese: An Ultimate Guide to Family in Chinese Culture
Family in Chinese is 家 (jiā). This can be translated as “family” or “home”. But it’s also much more than that. “Family” is a big concept in Chinese. Let’s take a look at what it means in this ultimate guide to family in Chinese. If you’re interested in learning Chinese, learning about family will give […]
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