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German

Top 10 Study Tips to Learn German Faster

When you first begin to learn German, you probably have enough to keep you busy. After the first few weeks or months of studying, it will be harder to see the progress you are making. No matter what your level though, most of us want to learn German as quickly

German

How to Speak German with Self Confidence

Learning to speak a foreign language and confidence do not seem like concepts that belong together. If you are learning German and someone asks you to speak in German, the only time you are likely to feel confident in your abilities is if that person does not speak German. From

Mandarin

An Introduction To Measure Words In Mandarin Chinese

One of the unexpected challenges of learning Mandarin Chinese is mastering measure words. As a beginner it is one of the most challenging things to learn because there is no correlate in English. Here's a guide to the most common measure words and how you can best learn them.

Spanish

The Best 6 Books to Learn Spanish

What are the best books to learn Spanish? There are countless ways to learn Spanish. You can play games, watch TV or listen to podcasts. Some people swear by drilling grammar and vocabulary flashcards for hours on end. The truth is, there’s not a right way or a wrong

Spanish

How to Learn Spanish With Games

Do you want to know how to learn Spanish with games? Studies have shown that by playing games, you can increase your learning motivation, and improve your listening and vocabulary. Games are also fun and they get your mind to switch from study mode to application mode. When you get

Spanish

20 Workout Words You Must Know in Spanish

Are you a fitness buff? You can apply your passion for fitness to learning Spanish. Click here to learn how.

Spanish

5 Ways to Learn Spanish by Yourself

Have you ever wondered what it takes to learn Spanish by yourself? Click here to find out how you can speed up your learning.

French

How to Learn French Online as a Beginner

This article will get you started learning French with a simple formula

Spanish

Learning Spanish in 90 Days: Day #90

Today was the last day of my 90-day challenge to learn Spanish. In early August, I was inspired by the story of how Speechling was started. A few guys made a bet to learn French in 90 days. I thought it was a funny story and I wondered if I

Spanish

Best Spanish Words to Practice as Beginner: The Definitive List

When I first started to learn Spanish, I would get annoyed when someone would correct my pronunciation. My wounded ego would respond with “Leave me alone, I just want to get the words and the word order right. I can work on pronunciation later.” What I soon found out shortly

English

Best English Words to Practice as a Beginner: The Definitive List

This is a topic that I discuss with my students all the time. When deciding to learn a new language, it is important to know where to start. More than likely, you will start asking a bunch of questions. What words are the most useful to know in the very

German

How to Learn German Online as a Beginner

So, you would like to learn German online? That's a great idea! You are a beginner? No problem! There is nothing holding you back, so get started today! Why Should I Learn German? Around 120 million people speak some form of German as their native language worldwide. Maybe you are

Spanish

7 Best Podcasts to Learn Spanish

Did you know that podcasts can be used to help you learn Spanish? What’s great about podcasts is that they’re convenient. You can listen to them while sitting in traffic, or during your morning jog. More and more education professionals are incorporating podcasts in their teaching plans because

Spanish

5 Games and Activities to Help You Learn Spanish Faster

As I started to learn Spanish, I found that studying Spanish was great, and it had any benefits, but I needed something else to reinforce the learning. I got to the point where I could read and write Spanish pretty well, but if I were to engage in conversation on

Spanish

The Pronunciation Mistakes That Make You Sound Like a Gringo

The Spanish language is a beautiful thing. Travel is also a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, too many travelers in both Latin America and Spain find several ways to combine the two in ways that should never be combined. Although you may have taken two or three years of Spanish in high

Mandarin

The Best Chinese Words to Practice as a Beginner: The Definitive List Part 1

When it comes to learning a new language, one thing always comes up almost immediately: vocabulary. Students often wonder which words they should learn and how they can learn them in the best (read: the fastest) way possible. What Chinese words are the easiest? What Chinese words are the most