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David Sumner - Babbel Magazine

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David Sumner
David Sumner hails from a small seaside town in Devon (the part of England that's so rural it puts Tolkien's Shire to shame), and he's been living in Berlin since 2010. After completing a Master's Degree in Politics at the University of Potsdam he got the itch to join Babbel and share his insights into learning languages. When he's not living the kebab-fueled Berlin dream he's rocking out to Icelandic keyboard rock, playing the drums, and escaping to the Alps every chance he gets.
Articles by David
Which Languages Are Spoken In Belgium?

Which Languages Are Spoken In Belgium?

Though you won’t find any “Belgian” speakers, Belgium is home to a diverse bunch of national languages. We explain what they are, where they’re spoken and, most importantly, when to speak them.
By David Sumner
School Of British Accents: The Welsh Accent

School Of British Accents: The Welsh Accent

One of the UK’s most-loved accents, Welsh English is as melodic as it is challenging!
By David Sumner
School Of British Accents: The Yorkshire Accent

School Of British Accents: The Yorkshire Accent

Yorkshire is home to one of the UK’s most-loved accents, but mastering it is no mean feat!
By David Sumner
School Of British Accents: The West Country Accent

School Of British Accents: The West Country Accent

Take a linguistic trip down to the West Country and learn the essentials you’ll need to blend in with the locals!
By David Sumner
8 Football Idioms From Around The World

8 Football Idioms From Around The World

These are guaranteed to win you some extra brownie points (or beers) the next time you watch a game.
By David Sumner
What Are The Languages Spoken In Switzerland?

What Are The Languages Spoken In Switzerland?

In Switzerland, multilingualism is the daily norm.
By David Sumner
The Top 5 Reasons To Learn Swedish

The Top 5 Reasons To Learn Swedish

For starters, it’s one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn.
By David Sumner
The Top 5 Reasons To Learn Dutch

The Top 5 Reasons To Learn Dutch

If nothing else, do it for the koekjes.
By David Sumner
7 Strategies To Learn A Language At Home

7 Strategies To Learn A Language At Home

Are you thinking of studying a language on your own but don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled 7 of our best strategies to make sure you can succeed.
By David Sumner