In German, there are two verbs that can be translated as “to know”: kennen and wissen. But what’s the difference between kennen vs. wissen? Can you use them interchangeably? Or are there any rules? That’s what we’re going to be looking at today. Kennen vs. Wissen – The Difference If you look in a dictionary, …
“Kennen” vs. “Wissen” – How to Correctly Say “To Know” in German in Every SituationRead More »
Learning a new language can be daunting. That is the case for modern Greek as well – and I know that one of the first questions that pops up in mind is “How difficult is it to learn Greek?”. Even though Greek is an Indo-European language, and thus belongs to the same language family as …
How Long Does It Take to Learn Greek? Here Are Our ThoughtsRead More »
Have you ever given any thought to how many times a day do you close things? It’s more than you expected, right? In this article, we’ll cover how to close things in Spanish. Well, not really, just how to indicate you’ve closed something or that something is close. Below, we’ll go over the cerrar conjugation. …
“Cerrar” Conjugation: Comprehensive Guide with ExamplesRead More »
Scientists say that time travel is impossible. But this is only true in a physical sense. When it comes to languages, we can indeed travel through time. We can remember past events, as we have seen in our lesson on the Italian past tense, and we can look ahead to what’s to come with… you …
Have you ever seen a big sign in a French airport, train station, or shopping mall that read “sortie”? These signs guide you to the nearest exit, and the word sortie comes from the French verb sortir, meaning go out, leave or exit. The sortir conjugation is irregular and can seem tricky at first glance, …
“Sortir” Conjugation: How to Talk About Going Out in FrenchRead More »
Learning a new language has never been easier – at least in theory. There are many language learning resources out there, including German resources specifically. But because there are so many, it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. How do you know which resources are the best? Well, that’s where this article comes in handy. …
German Resources: A Comprehensive List of Tools and Resources for Learning GermanRead More »
Do you often lose your keys or misplace your phone? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We won’t be able to help you find them, but we’ll teach you how to explain the situation to your Spanish-speaking friends. In this article, we’ll go over the perder conjugation. We’ll start by looking at what type …
Everyday life can be hectic sometimes. So hectic, that it could also be tricky to fit language practice into your schedule. Especially once you’ve advanced to the intermediate level and need to put in more time and effort. Lucky for us, we can rely on our smartphones for this as well. There are numerous intermediate …
The 7 Best Intermediate Greek Apps: Find What Fits You BestRead More »
Let’s say you have a dog and want to describe its appearance in Italian. Is it a small dog or a large dog? Is it brown or white? Are its ears pointed or floppy? Is it aloof, or is it everyone’s best friend? Small, big, brown, and aloof are all adjectives. To make your dog unique …
Italian Adjectives: Everything You Need to Know to Use Them CorrectlyRead More »
Learning a new language takes a lot of repetition, so it’s about time we learn about this verb: repetir. Repetir is not that hard to conjugate, but it does have several meanings to consider. In this article, we’ll go over the repetir conjugation. We’ll start by explaining what type of verb this is and look …
“Repetir” Conjugation Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide to Conjugating “Repetir” in SpanishRead More »
