Regardless of what Dutch language level you aspire toward, learning how to greet people and how to respond in kind will prove to be a fundamental part of your vocabulary. In a previous article, we went into detail about all the different ways to say hello in Dutch. However, a typical follow-up to that is …
Knowing Italian grammar is not enough to speak the language fluently. You need to know how to name things with nouns, describe them with adjectives, and make them do things with verbs. Nouns, adjectives and verbs, among other things, such as adverbs, make up the vocabulary of a language. And there’s no way to learn …
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Have you stumbled upon the verb gustar in Spanish and felt completely and utterly baffled? We get you! Liking things in Spanish is more complicated than it looks. Although the gustar conjugation is quite different from other verbs in Spanish, there is a logic to it. In this article, we’ll explain how to use gustar …
“Wollen” is a commonly used German verb that means “to want.” It’s one of the most important verbs that all German language learners will have to master sooner rather than later. After all, people always want something. Whether you want your friend to call you, or you want to understand which ice cream your roommate …
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Expressing gratitude is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, fostering positive relationships and mutual respect. In Danish, the word ‘tak’ serves as the cornerstone of saying thank you. Whether you’re traveling in Denmark, interacting with Danish speakers, or simply exploring a new language, understanding the nuances of expressing thanks in Danish can enrich your communication …
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Saying goodbye can be a bittersweet experience, but it is also an essential part of language learning. If you follow Clozemaster’s blog, you already know how to say hello in Greek and thank you in Greek, which are both really important, since the Greeks value politeness and courteousness in everyday conversations – even if it …
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In grammar, an article is a small word that comes before a noun to tell us if the noun is specific or not. You could think of articles as the little markers that tell us whether we’re talking about a particular thing or something more general. There are definite articles for specific things, for example …
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Whether you want to talk about the time, prices, quantities, weights, or dates in the Swedish language, you can’t get by using Swedish numbers. As you learn Swedish words and build your vocabulary, you’ll quickly notice that quite a few conversations require the use of numbers in Swedish. Without numbers, how are you going to …
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Exploring Copenhagen’s colorful streets, enjoying the tales of Hans Christian Andersen, and experiencing the festive Hygge culture—all become more enriching when you speak Danish. Perhaps the melodic rhythm and the straightforward vocabulary have piqued your interest in this North Germanic language. However, you might hesitate to take the first step. You’re here because you’re asking, …
Grammar is a fundamental part of learning any new language but that doesn’t make it any more appealing for many learners. When I first started my journey with Dutch, I purposefully avoided studying grammar whenever I could. I disliked grammar enough in my first language, let alone trying to wrestle with it in a second …
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