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Language learning

185 articles
5 reasons to learn a new language this spring
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Spring brings plenty of change with it – blossoming flowers, baby animals, and the first rays of sun...

13 important phrases to know in your second language
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Hallo zusammen! I’m a native English speaker and I’ve been trying to learn German. I’ve received loa...

12 cool Italian expressions you’ll learn in Rome
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From gestures to food, to art, and, of course, language, Italians are known for being expressive in ...

More parents want their children to study abroad – here’s why
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With the rise of the global economy, it’s unsurprising that students are increasingly keen to study,...

10 weird and totally relatable words in 10 languages
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Part of the magic of learning a new language lies within discovering peculiar and unique new words. ...

10 reasons why studying a language abroad is better than at home
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It’s one thing to learn the theory of a language and study vocab from a textbook at home, but it’s a...

3 more reasons why I learned French (and why you should too)
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“Boy, those French! They have a different word for everything.”― Steve MartinAh, le Français! It’s a...

How to convince your parents to let you study abroad
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Here’s the good news: Studying abroad is the ultimate investment in your future. And here’s the not-...

Questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Getting ready to study abroad for the first time is exciting, but you might have a question or three...

Learn English with news: 10 best outlets and apps
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Staying up-to-date with the latest world developments is vital, but what if you’re not fluent in Eng...

How to learn a language faster: 4 easy techniques
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So you’re itching to study abroad in Spain, go on a road trip around the US, or spend a summer surfi...

5 best ways to learn Spanish
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Spanish is a language with advantages stamped all over it. It’s the mother tongue of more than 405 m...