As the temperatures start to cool as we head from summer to autumn (in the northern hemisphere at least), my mind turns to soups and stews as we prepare for cold weather. But do they have traditional autumn foods in other … Continue reading
The fall colors are in full strength in many parts of the northern hemisphere. Let’s learn some of the season’s most important colors - red, orange, and yellow - in several of our languages. Language Phrase [Transliteration] French rouge, orange, … Continue reading
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
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
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
Every year, over six million people from all over the world travel to Munich to have a liter of beer and eat delicious food. Practice your German and be prepared to celebrate Oktoberfest in style with a recipe for Obatzda, a spiced cheese spread. Continue reading
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
German and Austrian food gets a bad rap - but in our opinion there’s nothing wrong with a little fermented cabbage. But do you know more than pretzels and sauerkraut? We take a look at some of the best German … 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
Headed to Munich to celebrate Oktoberfest? No matter where you’re headed in Germany or when you get there, if Sprechen Sie Englisch? (Do you speak English?) fails, keep the following expressions in your pocket and - with some pointing and hand … Continue reading