“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 …
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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 »
When you reach the part of your language learning journey where just knowing vocabulary and a few key phrases is no longer enough, things can start to seem intimidating. It becomes time to delve into the dreaded world of grammar. Learning a language’s grammar is not always intuitive to a native speaker of another language. …
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When learning French, you must learn the verb “devoir”, you must learn how to conjugate it, and you must know what it means. Have you guessed it yet? “Devoir” means must! This irregular verb is extremely common and important to master as it’s not only the word used for must and have to, but it …
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Do you ever feel like people are listening to you but not really “hearing” you? Do you struggle to make yourself understood? We get it. It’s hard to navigate conversations sometimes, especially in another language, but we’re here to help. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about the Spanish verb …
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Some people sleep like babies, others have quite a hard time getting any rest. Regardless of your particular situation, in this article, we’ll help you convey it in Spanish by using the verb dormir (generally meaning to sleep). We will cover the most basic forms of the dormir conjugation for beginners, give some advice to …
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Learning how to say goodbye in Italian is one of the first feats you should concentrate on when starting your language journey, as well as learning how to say “hello” in Italian, of course! Learning and practicing these simple expressions will not take much of your time, but it will surely make a great difference …
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If you’ve been learning French for a while, then you’ve probably already tried using different apps or websites. Have you noticed that after a while you come to a standstill? Do you start repeating the same things and stop making progress? That’s because many apps are designed for beginners as an introduction to the French …
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The tricky thing about learning polite phrases in a new language is that it always feels like there are so many that you need to know, and if you don’t have them all memorized it’s hard not to feel rude in conversations. Luckily, when it comes to saying “you’re welcome” in German, there’s actually a …