Hot Tip: Pronouncing The French ‘U’
Learning French is one thing. Learning to pronounce it correctly is another. On one hand, it seems as though you can just ignore half the Read More
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Hot Tip: Pronouncing The Italian ‘Gli’ Sound
When it comes to specific pronunciation hangups, lots of students struggle with the gli in Italian. The thing about Italian is that it’s spoken like Read More
Hot Tip: Making Small Talk In English
Mastering your English fluency doesn’t necessarily begin and end with how flawlessly you can execute the pronunciation, syntax and seemingly endless number of grammar rule Read More
5 Very Good, Very Specific Tips To Learn German
The Germans are fond of saying, Deutsche Sprache, schwere Sprache, (“German language, difficult language”), often with a hint of Schadenfreude in their voices. But allow Read More
5 Very Specific, Very Useful Tips To Learn Spanish
¡Hola! If you are reading this, it’s not too late — if you want to learn Spanish, I’m more than happy to help you out Read More
Hot Tip: Spanish Tongue Twisters
If you’re working on your Spanish pronunciation and just can’t seem to get certain sounds to roll off your tongue, it’s probably not much consolation Read More
Hot Tip: Choosing The Right German Goodbye
As there would be in any language, there’s a different German goodbye for every situation. And unless you enjoy awkward social exchanges, you’ll probably want Read More
6 Language-Learning Tools To Put On Your Back-To-School Shopping List
Usually, the first week of September brings barbecues, a desperation to feel the kiss of the ocean one last time, and a lingering nostalgia for Read More
Hot Tip: Pronouncing The French ‘R’
French pronunciation is full of pit falls and booby traps. Case in point: the nasal sounds. The liaisons. The voiceless letters. The accents. But if Read More
Tips And Tricks To Learn German For Ultra-Beginners
There’s a German saying that goes, “Who knows why the geese go barefoot?” In other words, “That’s just the way it is.” When I think Read More