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Thomas Moore Devlin

Thomas is the editorial lead, and he has been at Babbel for over six years. He studied linguistics in college, and also has a background in English literature. He now lives in Berlin, where he spends most of his free time walking around and reading an unhealthy number of books.

Articles by Thomas

When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents?

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Thomas Moore Devlin

A Pronunciation Guide To The Turkish Alphabet: Learn How to Master Its 29 Letters

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Thomas Moore Devlin

Sacre Bleu and 8 Other Phrases French People Never Really Say

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Thomas Moore Devlin

How To Count To 100 In Dutch

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Thomas Moore Devlin

The 1980s Slang That Defined The Decade

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Thomas Moore Devlin

52 Common English Words That Have Germanic Origins

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Thomas Moore Devlin

Why Are People From The Netherlands Called Dutch?

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Thomas Moore Devlin

The 20 Most Common English Verbs (And Common Types Of Verbs)

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Thomas Moore Devlin

Mastering French Verb Conjugation: Common Verbs Ending in -Er, -Ir And -Re

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Thomas Moore Devlin
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