Babbel Magazine

How To Use Flashcards For Language Learning
There are so many high-tech options for language learning these days. But have you considered the flashcard?

How To Apologize In Russian
Look — mistakes happen. Saying “sorry” can be the first step to fixing them.R

6 TV Shows You Can Stream To Help You Learn Danish
If you haven’t watched any Danish television, you’re definitely missing out.

7 Struggles French Learners Understand All Too Well
When half the letters aren’t even pronounced? Truly rude.

How To Say ‘I’m Sorry’ In 10 Different Languages
Is it too late now to say sorry? No, it’s not. Here’s how to apologize in 10 foreign languages.

Is Learning A Language While Sleeping Possible?
What would you do if you had eight extra hours a day?

Quiz: Can You Avoid These Common Italian Mistakes?
No one ever said prepositions were easy.

Introducing French En Route: Our New Podcast For French Learners
Join fellow learner Sam as he talks with native French speakers all over the world, hearing stories about their lives and learning French along the way.

What Is American Sign Language?
How closely related are spoken and signed languages?

Multilinguish: The Story Of English
How do you tell the whole history of a language? In this episode, we find out.

How To Say Goodbye In Turkish
In some cases, it all comes down to whether you’re the one leaving or staying.

Choose Your Adventure: Mexico City
If you had a day to explore Mexico City, where would you end up? You’ll need a little bit of Spanish where you’re going, but mostly, you’ll need a nose for adventure.

Vintage Spanish Words For Passionate Readers
Let’s take a journey to the Spanish of yore with this glossary of 20 words from another era.

7 ‘Italian’ Words And Phrases Native Speakers Never Use
Just be careful with your assumptions, capisce?

Easter Traditions Around The World And Where They Come From
What do eggs, bunnies and chocolate have in common, really?

German Grammar: How To Use The Genitive Case With Proper Names
Our German grammar detective looks into one of the most confusing aspects of the language.

Spanish Grammar: Figuring Out Grammatical Gender
Beware of exceptions! Because there are…a lot.

The Top 5 Reasons To Learn Indonesian
For one, Indonesia’s national language is an important symbol of its post-colonial independence.

How Many People Speak Spanglish, And Where Is It Spoken?
While it isn’t the official language anywhere, Spanglish is widely spoken, and its importance continues to grow.