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Thomas Moore Devlin - Babbel Magazine

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Thomas Moore Devlin
Thomas grew up in suburban Massachusetts, and moved to New York City for college. He studied English literature and linguistics at New York University, but spent most of his time in college working for the student paper. Because of this, he has really hard opinions about AP Style. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and getting angry about things on Twitter. He's spent a lot of time trying to learn Spanish, and has learned a little German.
Articles by Thomas
What Is A Syllable, And How Do You Count Syllables In English?

What Is A Syllable, And How Do You Count Syllables In English?

These building blocks of sound are a deceptively simple concept.
Our Best Tips For Learning A New Language Fast

Our Best Tips For Learning A New Language Fast

Three Babbel teachers answer your questions about getting started on a new language.
How To Talk About Clothes In German

How To Talk About Clothes In German

Time to get dressed in a new language.
The 12 Most Common Adjectives In French

The 12 Most Common Adjectives In French

Having trouble explaining the difference between two objects? Learning the most common adjectives in French can help a lot with your descriptions!
How To Write A German Resume (And Ace Your Interview, Too)

How To Write A German Resume (And Ace Your Interview, Too)

The good news is that it’s not too different from an English one.
What Is Mardi Gras, And How Is It Celebrated?

What Is Mardi Gras, And How Is It Celebrated?

It turns out there’s a lot more to Mardi Gras and Carnival than what happens in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro.
5 Fascinating English Words With All 5 Vowels

5 Fascinating English Words With All 5 Vowels

Education, nefarious and euphoria each have all five vowels, but they’re not the most interesting examples.
Are These 6 ‘German’ Things Really German?

Are These 6 ‘German’ Things Really German?

Figuring out who invented a concept first can be a pretty tricky endeavor.