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Are Gendered Words like “Mankind” Inherently Sexist?

March 1, 2021 Michelle No 0

Relative to some other languages (mostly European ones), English vocabulary isn’t too heavy on gender — for example, unlike Romance languages, there’s no need to make Read More

8 Instagram Accounts To Follow In 2021 If You’re Learning French

February 24, 2021 Michelle No 0

New Year’s resolution to finally quit social media didn’t go as planned? Re-work your 2021 goals, keep your Instagram account active, and transform it into Read More

Should Berlin be a Bilingual City?

February 19, 2021 Michelle No 0

Berlin is going bilingual. Or, at least it sounds like it is. You can hear it in the streets, in sidewalk conversations, and increasingly, you Read More

Making Space for Europe’s Endangered Languages

February 18, 2021 Michelle No 0

On February 21, Mother Language Day promotes linguistic diversity and action against language discrimination. During the Covid-19 pandemic, language equality has become more important than Read More

5 Popular Netflix Shows That’ll Improve Your German

February 11, 2021 Michelle No 0

Watching Netflix is a great way to improve your German. Sure, podcasts are good, but they require active listening. TV shows, on the other hand, Read More

How 4 Countries Survive Winter (And What You Can Learn From Them)

February 2, 2021 Michelle No 0

With much of the world locked down, cold temperatures seem to have robbed people of their one remaining joy: To be outdoors. Yet some regions Read More

7 German stereotypes we’re tired of hearing

January 27, 2021 Michelle No 0

Germany, home of bland food, efficient-but-rude people, and a harsh, guttural language — at least if you listen to outdated, tone-deaf stereotypes. But this is a Read More

“Sie” And “Du”: How To Use Them And Avoid A German Faux Pas

January 25, 2021 Michelle No 0

A few years ago, on the eve of a trip from Berlin to Bavaria to meet my boyfriend’s four grandparents, father, father’s wife, and several Read More

What’s a Tandem Partner And How Should I Get One?

January 22, 2021 Michelle No 0

When looking for the perfect tandem partner, it’s easy to feel like Goldilocks. When I moved to Berlin seven years ago, finding a tandem partner Read More

Do All Languages Have Inherent Value?

October 14, 2020 Michelle No 0

When considering the inherent value of languages, it’s important to think about the numbers: Across the world today, there are 7,117 spoken languages. Of these, Read More

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