Alice Austin - Babbel Magazine

Every country has strange customs — the UK just happens to pack most of them in around Christmas time. Here are the strangest traditions of the lot.

Why do people in the UK remember, remember the fifth of November, anyway?

Plenty can change in 30 years, but here are a few phrases from the ’90s that we truly need back in our lives.

Sure, you’ve heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of these other Christmas gift givers?

Whenever Brits and Americans get together, the big English debate inevitably starts. But which of us speaks correct English? And when did our different accents become so divisive? Today we settle the argument once and for all.

Being stuck inside doesn’t have to mean an end to personal development. Here’s how to keep learning new things while staying at home.

In case you hadn’t noticed, Valentine’s Day is here. To celebrate the quirks and joys of pan-European dating, here’s an investigative deep dive into the cultural differences in love and relationships across the continent.

Since New Year’s Eve is nearly here, one of Babbel Magazine’s regular contributors shares her favorite cities for celebrating the big night.

There’s no greater freedom than being able to decide when, where and how you spend your holidays. Here’s why you should use those precious days off work to go abroad and get away from the holiday hype.