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7 Former English ‘Errors’ That We Now Accept As Correct
If you’re the kind of person who complains about the modern use of “literally,” this article isn’t for you.

Meet Babbel’s 2022 US Language Scholarship Winners
Christina and Vitalina both came to language learning from a deeply personal place. We asked them about their multilingual dreams, favorite learning strategies and more.

The 20 Most Common Verbs In Turkish (And How To Use Them)
What are the most important verbs in Turkish, how do you conjugate them and how do you use them? We’ve prepared a handy intro for you.

French Vs. Spanish: Which One Should You Learn?
So much language, so little time. Will it be a cerveza or a bière for you?

5 Reasons Why You Need To Speak The Local Language To Live Abroad
When I first moved to another country, I didn’t realize how badly I needed the local language in order to succeed in my new life.

Why Do Some People Seem To Lose Their Accents When They’re Singing?
If you’ve ever been confused when you heard a musical artist talking during an interview, this article is for you.

Breaking Down 4 Of The Hardest Parts Of Polish
Polish can be intimidating, but with a little studying you’ll be able to conquer it.

The 20 Most Common Dutch Verbs
What are the most important Dutch verbs, how do you conjugate them, and how are they used? We’ve put together this learning aid for you.

19 Very Specific Food Rules From Around The World
You don’t eat New York pizza with a fork and a knife. You just don’t.

How To Include Language Skills On Your Resume
What’s the best way to describe your language skills on your resume? And what section do they go in? We have some helpful tips.

A Pronunciation Guide To The Polish Alphabet
The Polish alphabet has a lot in common with the English one, but it uses the letter Z a lot more.

Read The World: 10 Books About Madrid
Dive into one of the literary capitals of the world.

The 20 Most Common Norwegian Verbs (And How To Use Them)
Language learning is hard and involves a lot of complicated grammar rules, right? Not when it comes to Norwegian verbs!

A Pronunciation Guide To The Danish Alphabet
With a little practice, you’ll be pronouncing Danish words like a natural.

How To Talk About The Home In Turkish
Let’s gather around the masa and have a think.

How To Address People In Russian
When do you say Вы (“Vy” — formal “you”) versus ты (“ty” — informal “you”), and what’s the deal with the patronymic? A Russian native speaker explains.

A Polish Phrasebook For Beginners
So you’re new to the Polish language. Here’s where you begin.

Why Do We Call People From The Netherlands ‘Dutch’?
And why do some people call the Netherlands ‘Holland’?

The 20 Most Common Polish Verbs (And How To Use Them)
What are the 20 most common Polish verbs, how are they conjugated, and how are they used?