Alice Austin - Babbel Magazine
Articles by Alice

Europe’s 4 Strangest Christmas Gift Givers
Sure, you’ve heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of these other Christmas gift givers?

5 Iconic British Christmas Traditions To Look Forward To
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.

How America Improved The English Language
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.

1990s Slang Phrases That Deserve To Make A Comeback
Plenty can change in 30 years, but here are a few phrases from the nineties that we truly need back in our lives.

8 Ways To Keep Learning And Developing New Skills While At Home
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.

Love, Culture And Other Languages: Differences In Romance Across Europe
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.

The Best Cities In Europe To Spend New Year’s Eve
Since New Year’s Eve is nearly here, one of Babbel Magazine’s regular contributors shares her favorite cities for celebrating the big night.

5 Reasons Why You Should Go Abroad This Holiday Season
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.

How Learning A New Language Makes You A Better Person
Looking for another reason to start speaking a new language? As it turns out, language learning can positively influence your personal growth!