German

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.

The 20 Most Common Verbs In German (And How To Use Them)
What are the most important verbs in German, how do you conjugate them and how do you use them? Here’s a handy intro to German verbs.

A Guide To Mr., Miss, Mrs. And More Honorifics In Other Languages
Learning to address people respectfully will certainly come in handy in other languages.

8 German Words You’ll Struggle To Pronounce (If You’re Not German)
We chose the most difficult German words we could find and asked people learning German to pronounce them. Here’s what happened, with pronunciation tips below.

The 7 Most Common Embarrassing Mistakes That English Speakers Make in German — And How to Avoid Them!
Every English speaker makes mistakes when trying to speak German. We’re here to help you learn from them, avoid the most embarrassing ones and be a better traveler on your next vacation in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

10 Beautiful Spring Words From Around The World
Spring has sprung, so let’s celebrate the end of winter with 10 beautiful spring words from around the world.

What Is An Irish Goodbye, And What Makes It ‘Irish’?
No, the Irish did not invent the practice of leaving a party without saying goodbye to anyone.

Which Are The Most Multilingual Countries In The World?
These 7 countries are home to almost a third of the world’s languages! And which country is the most multilingual on Earth? Here’s a hint: its entire population is the size of New York City’s!

Party Around The World: How To Celebrate Carnival In 6 Languages!
What comes to mind when you think of the word “Carnival?” Colorful ferris wheels, rickety tilt-a-whirls and rigged midway games? Internationally, “Carnival” has a very different meaning. Here’s your guide to the western world’s favorite week of debauched fun.

The 11 Most Common Official Languages In The World
Most countries have an official language, but what purpose do these languages really serve?

How To Ask Someone Out In German
Can you hold your own in an intellectual conversation? You’re already most of the way there! Otherwise, here’s a cheat sheet for getting that cute person’s digits.

Does ‘Love’ Mean The Same Thing In Every Language?
In the English language, ‘love’ is a catch-all term for many different kinds of feelings. This is only partly why English speakers are so comfortable slinging it around.

Behind The Scenes: Marius (he/him)
Marius elaborates on the impact of Babbel’s internal mobility and development opportunities on his professional growth from Sales Development Representative to Head of B2B Sales Development.

12 Romantic Movies From Around The World For Valentine’s Day
Love is universal, so why only watch romantic movies in English?