A Guide To The Many, Many Sports Idioms Of English
Understanding English requires a surprisingly large knowledge of sports. Even people who aren’t into athletics at all will use phrases like “throw in the towel” Read More
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The 10 Most Useful French Expressions For Everyday Life
There’s the French you learn in a textbook, and then there’s the French you learn from your new work friends after a couple drinks. Whether Read More
6 Struggles Russian Learners Understand All Too Well
To be fair, you were probably warned, but you chose the path of linguistic violence anyway. Russian doesn’t have a very approachable brand — it’s actually Read More
The 20 Most Common Spanish Verbs (And How To Use Them)
Want to learn Spanish but don’t know where to start? When learning a new language, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the grammar rules, unfamiliar 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
Spanish Grammar: When To Use Ser And Estar
The verbs ser and estar are notorious for giving Spanish learners a bit of trouble. Not only are they two of the most common Spanish verbs in Read More
How To Apologize In Swedish
One thing you’ll learn quickly as a language student? There isn’t always one catch-all “sorry” term in every language that encompasses expressions of true regret, Read More
20 Provençal French Phrases To Add To Your Vocabulary
Provence is perhaps most famous for its magnificent landscapes, but there is another unique feature of the region: Provençal French words and expressions that are Read More
How To Apologize In Portuguese
There comes a time in every language learner’s journey when it becomes necessary to learn a quick apology or two. Usually, this time comes pretty Read More
52 English Words That Are Actually German
English is a Germanic language. That means it comes from the same root as German, Norwegian, Danish and a number of other languages. You would Read More