German might be known best for its compound words: words that are basically mash-ups of several words put together to create a new meaning. It’s actually not that unique: most languages put words together to create new meaning, though it’s … 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
Today is the finals for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, where kids from all over the country wow us with their ability to spell all kinds of words you’ve never heard of before. For example: last year’s winning words? “Feldenkrais” … 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