Apologies! My bad! Excuse me! I’m sorry to hear that. Sorry, come again? Like many polite phrases and words, saying sorry in German, just like in English, can have several meanings depending on the context. There are also different levels of formality, politeness and slanginess available in the different variations of “sorry”. Misunderstandings are practically …
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The French verb “voir” isn’t as difficult to master as you might think, but “il faut le voir pour le croire” (you have to see it to believe it!) It’s an everyday verb that is used predominantly to talk about sight. That said, it can also be a useful verb to know in other contexts, …
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The verb sapere in Italian can be translated in English as “to know”. Be careful, though! Sapere is not the only verb we can use to talk about knowledge in Italian… Indeed, we also have the verb conoscere, which can also be translated as “to know”. Do not worry though, after reading this article you …
“Sapere” Conjugation in Italian: All You Need to Know, and a Bit MoreRead More »
Choose fast: strawberry or chocolate ice cream? Hot dogs or pizza? Rainy days or sunshine? Whatever you decide on, it’s great to be aware of what your preferences are! Nonetheless, it can be hard to express those preferences in a different language. In today’s article, we’re going to fix that by looking at the Spanish …
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Learning Spanish is no easy feat, but in the era of mobile apps, there are dozens of tools available to help you find your way. A lot of language apps are designed to cover only the basics. If you want to take things to the next level, in this post, we’ll go over some of …
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Despite all the differences between different people, cultures, and languages, at least one thing that unites us all is eating. We all have to eat to live. Eating nourishes us, but it can also be an essential communal experience and depending on what you eat and how eating is a central cultural element. Knowing how …
“Essen” Conjugation: All the Ways to Conjugate “Essen” in GermanRead More »
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye… none of that is going to help you in France! Whether you’re getting ready for a summer vacation, are brushing up on your skills or have just started learning the language, sooner or later you’ll have to say goodbye in French. Formal Goodbye in French Au revoir is without …
“Ask and You Shall Receive” is one of those age-old sayings that everyone repeats but no one really applies. How do you know what to ask for? How do you know if it’s the right time to ask? What happens if someone says no to your request? Most difficult of all, how do you ask …
“Pedir” Conjugation: A Guide to Asking in SpanishRead More »
If you need to learn Italian for a trip to Italy, or simply to impress your friends with your language skills, learning to say “you’re welcome” in Italian is a great way to start. Plus, the Italian culture puts a lot of emphasis on being pleasant and showing good manners, so being able to respond …
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Do you enjoy reading? Do you get excited about the prospect of visiting a library or bookshop? Then, this article is definitely for you. This time around, we’ll be focusing on the verb leer (to read). As usual, we’ll show you the most common leer conjugations for those who are just starting out and cover …
“Leer” Conjugation: The Spanish Bookworm’s Must-Read GuideRead More »
