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Family Greeting At A Party

Why Do Some Languages Have A Formal ‘You’?

In Spanish it’s ‘tú’ and ‘usted,’ in French ‘tu’ and ‘vous,’ and that’s just the start.

By
Thomas Moore Devlin
A man exiting a building, possibly performing an Irish Goodbye.

What Is An Irish Goodbye, And What Makes It ‘Irish’?

No, the Irish did not invent the practice of leaving a party without saying goodbye to anyone.

By
Thomas Moore Devlin
Berlin, Germany with Berlin Cathedral

What Is Schadenfreude?

By
Hannah Wehrle
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Seven Waves And Red Underwear: 6 New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around The World

By
Sandra Halter
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9 Podcasts To Listen To If You’re Learning German

By
Thomas Moore Devlin
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The Language Of The Most Iconic Women’s Rights Posters

By
Babbel
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20 Vitally Important Austrian German Words

By
Weina Zhao
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Party Around The World: How To Celebrate Carnival In 6 Languages!

By
John-Erik Jordan
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The Language Of Self-Care: Understanding Wellness Terms In The New Year

By
Steph Koyfman

Which Language Is Spoken In Luxembourg?

By
Katrin Sperling
How to say hello in German represented by two young women greeting a friend in the distance while outside on a cloudy day.

How To Say Hello In German

By
Ed M. Wood
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German Basics: Resources For Language Learners

By
David Doochin
Food idioms represented by a woman at a fruit market standing in front of an array of wooden boxes holding limes, lemons, bananas and other fruits.

Hilarious Food Idioms In 13 Different Languages

By
Katrin Sperling
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Real Language Teachers Share Their Favorite Tips For Learning

By
Steph Koyfman
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