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241 articles
What is the best age to learn a language?
7 min read 7 min

Although our understanding of language learning is constantly evolving, persistent myths about child...

10 K-dramas to learn Korean with
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If you’re studying Korean, some of the best tools for learning the language are just a few clicks aw...

7 common English phrases that even native speakers get wrong
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From a “doggy-dog world,” to nipping problems “in the butt,” these are the expressions you’re probab...

Why learn English in Canada
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Canada has long trailed other sought-after destinations for English language learners (we’re looking...

10 best books to learn English with
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Everyone may be on their smartphones all day every day nowadays, but there’s something uniquely char...

How to learn German quickly: 10 tips
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Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new langu...

Is “flow” the secret to happiness?
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Can you think of a time when you’ve been so engrossed doing something that everything else melted aw...

12 expressions about spring from around the world
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This time of year soaks us with new beginnings, bird songs and chocolate bunnies. The Germans have n...

How to learn French quickly: 10 tips
4 min read 4 min

Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join alm...

13 medieval words that are ripe for a comeback
3 min read 3 min

Middle English speakers certainly had a way with words. With dramatic flair and multicultural influe...

20 English idioms that everyone should know
5 min read 5 min

Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping ...

10 romantic French phrases to charm your crush
3 min read 3 min

Some say it with flowers, some say it with chocolates. But, if you really want to up the ante this V...