Category: Language Insights

All In The Language Family: The Celtic Languages

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Thomas Devlin

The Indo-European language family is massive. Hundreds of the languages spoken throughout the world all descend from one common root:

What Are The Most Spoken Languages In The U.S.?

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Dylan Lyons

The United States is often referred to as a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. Former President Jimmy Carter famously

What’s The Cutest Word In The World?

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Steph Koyfman

We’re not looking for the most beautiful word in the world. We’re not looking for the funniest word in the

Taboo Words And Why We Use Them

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Thomas Devlin

Taboo words today tend to be defined by culture and politeness. You might say it’s “taboo” to swear in front

All In The Language Family: The Altaic Languages

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Thomas Devlin

Like regular families, language families can be messy, confusing and convoluted. While some families are pretty neat and organized —

The Nuances Of Spanish Dialects Around The Globe

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Claire Larkin

The other day I was having a drink with a group of friends when one shared a story that the

How To Tell The Time In Swedish

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Elin Askl v

Don’t be late for your fika date! Fortunately, it’s not that complicated to ask for and tell the time in

All In The Language Family: The Baltic Languages

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Claire Larkin

Of all the language families on Earth, the Baltics are one of the smallest. Spoken in northeastern Europe in the

German Basics: Resources For Language Learners

Posted on April 15, 2020 by David Doochin

Looking for more resources to spice up your German studies? You’ve come to the right place! This is Babbel’s German

Introducing Multilinguish: The Language Podcast From Babbel

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Jennifer Jordan

Subscribe now to Babbel’s language podcast: Apple | Spotify | Spreaker | Stitcher | Google Language is our common ground for, well, everything. In a time where there’s