There are two pairs of Japanese katakana characters that are probably the most confusing for Japanese language students. The first pair is シ (shi) and ツ (tsu). The second pair is ソ (so) and ン (n). In each case, the … Continue reading
When you learn a language, one of the hardest things is learning how to use non-literal language. Aside from hand gestures, Italians use idiomatic expressions a lot, so Italian learners had better know at least a few common ones. Idiomatic … Continue reading
Are you struggling with your avere and your fare, or your a and your in? Idiomatic expressions in Italian can be tricky. We offer you some tips for improving your Italian in no time. The Prepositions a and in The prepositions a and in both mean in, at, … 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
Have you ever wondered why learning a language seems to just come naturally to some while others have to struggle to get through a basic conversation? There’s a huge field of research … Continue reading
Visible leagues away from land and sea, the Mont Saint-Michel rises amidst the vast bay bearing its name, alternatively surrounded by miles of treacherous sand or fast marées (f.) (tides), giving it an aura of legend as the succeeding layers … Continue reading
May 5th is Cinco de Mayo, and we thought we help you get closer to Hispanic culture with some tips on Spanish pronunciation. The H is always silent: (H)éctor, (h)uevo (egg), (h)istoria (history) On the other hand, the J sounds like an “h” … Continue reading
In this post, our e-Tutor Sev completes his tips on French verbs and their prepositions. You can read the first to parts to this post here: Part I and Part II An important special case is the verb penser. It can be used … Continue reading
Looking for some tips on improving your French? Our e-Tutor Sev is here to help you with the tricky problem of verbs and their prepositions. In Part I, I wrote about the importance of knowing the correct prepositions associated … Continue reading
Looking for some tips on improving your French? Our e-Tutor Sev is here to help you with the tricky problem of verbs and their prepositions. A recurrent, thorny problem among French learners is remembering that a number of verbs come … Continue reading