For those newly arrived in the United States, cultural norms can be difficult to understand. How do Americans decide what to tip? Why do Americans say “let’s get together sometime” and then not make further plans? What is “small talk” and why … Continue reading
Learning a new word or phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we share words and phrases in several languages so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
Each month, we’ll look at phrases that will aid you in your travels around the world. This month, we’re focusing on English, so we’ll give you 10 phrases for getting around Great Britain, both for native and non-native English speakers. … Continue reading
Americans and Brits have shared a language for the entirety of America’s existence, but why do we have a hard time understanding each other sometimes? We might speak the language, but we each have very different vocabularies. (We’ve looked at … Continue reading
Immigration and language in the United States is a hot button topic. Some people believe that today’s immigrants are not learning English as quickly as those from earlier waves of immigration did. But research shows this to be a misconception. According to … Continue reading
Just in time for Bastille Day, our French e-Tutor Sev shares some French words you probably already know if you speak English! Every language accepts in its vocabulary a number foreign words and expressions, often using them in their original … Continue reading
Are your flat “a”s failing you? Or rather: are they falling flat enough? English pronunciation, and American English pronunciation in particular, can be tricky, but we’re here to give you some tips. The easiest way to practice your pronunciation is to … Continue reading
Idioms or idiomatic expressions are difficult to learn in any language. Taken literally, they often make no sense, but once they’re learned, they add a natural flare to a language that will make you sound more native. Just be sure … Continue reading
In celebrating the birth of America each July, we must also remember why it came to be: It is a country founded on the guiding principles of freedom and equality. Millions have flocked to its shores to work for a … Continue reading
Learning a new word or phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we share words and phrases in several languages so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading