Steph Koyfman - Babbel Magazine
Articles by Steph
Hot Tip: Pronouncing The French ‘U’
On one hand, you’ve got ‘u.’ On the other, you’ve got ‘ou.’
How To Compliment Someone In Spanish
For when you’re tired of just saying ‘me gusta’ about everything.
Hot Tip: Pronouncing The Italian ‘Gli’ Sound
It’s a tough sound to master, but you can always fake it until you make it.
Jargon Watch: The Language Of Ballet
If your French lessons are making you feel clumsy, you can always up the difficulty level by taking a ballet class.
Hot Tip: Making Small Talk In English
Small talk is kind of a big deal when you’re trying to master the nuances of English.
The Anti-Commercial Appeal Of Literature In Minority Languages
Some writers toil on works they know only a few thousand people might ever read, but that’s sort of the whole point.
How Many People Speak Catalan, And Where Is It Spoken?
It’s a common mistake to assume Catalan is a dialect of Spanish. In truth, it is very much its own regional language.
Hot Tip: Spanish Tongue Twisters
Sometimes, you just need to make things difficult for yourself on purpose.
21 English Words That Sound Dirty In Other Languages (But Aren’t)
Tread carefully with these.