Learning new vocabulary is an important part of expanding your language skills. Let’s learn how to say “candy” in some of our many Living Languages. Language Phrase [Transliteration] French bonbon(s) German Süßigkeit(en) Italian caramella(s) Brazilian Portuguese doce(s) Spanish caramelo(s) Arabic حلويات … Continue reading
Anyone who has seen manga (漫画) and anime (アニメ) knows that these forms of storytelling do not leave a lot to the imagination. But there are layers of symbolism at work that can escape notice unless you know what to … Continue reading
Are you headed to Kyoto to see the fall colors around the temples and shrines? Or Tokyo for a little autumn neon? No matter where you’re headed in Japan or when you get there, if えいごをはなしますか。Eego o hanashimasu ka. (Do you speak … Continue reading
In celebration of NYC’s Comic-Con this weekend, here’s how to say “comic book” in some of the many languages we offer courses in.* Language Phrase [Transliteration] French une bande dessinée (lit. drawn stripe; also known as BD or bédé) German Comicbuch Italian fumetto Brazilian … 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
The 2017 Eurovision Song Contest final takes place in Kiev this weekend, and if you’ve never heard of it, you are missing a spectacle of performance, crazy costumery, and - yes - even linguistic interest like no other. The Eurovision Song … Continue reading
What is the fastest language in the world? The answer depends in part on your perspective. English speakers perceive languages such as Spanish and Mandarin Chinese to sound very fast, which is why in these language courses, some of the first … Continue reading
When traveling for business, you will often either have a translator or be out with someone who can translate for you. But speaking a few words or phrases in the language of your host country can do a world of … Continue reading
Learning a new phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we post a new phrase every day in 10 languages* so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading