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5 Fascinating English Words With All 5 Vowels
Education, nefarious and euphoria each have all five vowels, but they’re not the most interesting examples.

How To Say ‘I Love You’ In 10 Different Languages
Have you ever wanted to say “I love you” in French? Or maybe in Italian? Or Spanish? Impress your special someone by professing your love in 10 different languages.

14 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Valentine’s Day Traditions Around The World
Black noodles, suggestive spoons and pig presents? Sign us up.

Are These 6 ‘German’ Things Really German?
Figuring out who invented a concept first can be a pretty tricky endeavor.

The 21 Most Common Adjectives In Italian
Knowing the difference between poco and tanto can come in handy in Italy. That’s why we made a guide to help you with the most common Italian adjectives!

How To Talk About Clothes In French
For when you want to look élégant, or just vraiment cool.

Why Learning Spanish Is Still Better Than Relying On A Translation Device
Tools like Google Translate are getting very good, but learning the language is still the best way to get a Spanish-English translation.

What Are The Languages Spoken In Africa?
And you thought your continent was linguistically diverse.

A Guide To The Most Important Italian Punctuation Marks
Don’t worry, Italian punctuation isn’t too different from English.

5 Things You Can Only Learn With Online Language Tutoring
App-based learning is more popular and accessible than ever, but sometimes, live classes can really hit the spot.

How To Choose A Language Teacher
Certifications are important, but they’re not necessarily the thing that’s going to separate decent teachers from great ones.

Are These 10 ‘French’ Things Actually French?
French fries, French horns, French kissing. We have a lot of French things in the United States, but where do they actually come from?

The Most Common French Filler Words And How To Use Them
Filler words are all of those words that we say without thinking. J’avoue, alors, du coup, donc, c’est clair, bref… What if filler words let you express yourself better in French?

How To Talk About Clothes In Spanish
Learn how to get dressed in Spanish with this guide to basic clothing vocabulary.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Lunar New Year
Here are just a few facts about the massive celebration that is Chinese New Year, which is celebrated by over a billion people around the world.

A Guide To Spanish Filler Words
Filler words are more than just extra padding for the conversation.

The Most Common German Filler Words And How To Use Them
German filler words aren’t just meaningless husks. They support the flow of speech and offer time to think things over.

What Are The Longest English Palindromes?
Turns out you can go a lot further than “Madam, I’m Adam.”

German Punctuation Marks And How To Use Them
German punctuation isn’t so different from English, but there are a few things that might trip you up.