A proverb can be defined as a short well-known statement that gives practical advice about life, and each society has its own manifold of proverbs that are deeply entrenched in the history and the culture of that language. So in this article, we’re going to learn seven of the most well-known Korean proverbs, from which …
Do you want to learn how to wish a happy birthday in Italian to make your Italian friend feel extra special? Italian people love to celebrate anniversaries and special occasions, so you may want to learn what to say in these social situations. Let’s take a look at the best ways to wish someone a …
If you’re learning a foreign language knowing the numbers is essential to go shopping, tell people about your telephone number, your birthday, or to talk about the date. Italian numbers are pretty easy to remember and follow a simple and predictable pattern. Let’s start with the basics and by the end of this article you’ll …
You don’t have to study French for very long to know how difficult and unpredictable the verbs can often be. The verb faire is a very irregular verb that is also essential to know in French. The verb faire is very versatile and has a lot of meanings. Most often it means ‘to do’ or …
The Chinese numbers are renowned for being simple and logical. The numbers up to 9 are all one syllable long, and the counting system follows a logical and easy to remember sentence. That being said, learning Chinese numbers can still be confusing for learners. This is especially true when it comes to the higher numbers, …
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There are tonnes of great beginner resources for learning Chinese out there. Chinese is one of the most studied foreign languages, and it is only growing in popularity. Many well-known language courses are following suit and bringing out courses in Mandarin. However, Chinese is such a unique language to learn that it can be hard …
We use the word ‘sorry’ in so many different ways in English. The most common way is to apologize for something we have done, but we also say sorry to express sympathy, disappointment, and also to politely ask someone to repeat what they have said. Fortunately, ‘sorry’ in Korean isn’t as multi-functional. Nevertheless, there are …
The fare conjugation is very important and widely used in Italian. The verb fare means “to do”, “to make”. You can hear fare in many circumstances, such as when people ask and give information about one’s profession, leisure time and interests. Fare is an irregular verb that does not follow the general rules and doesn’t …
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In my previous blog post I discussed whether German is a difficult language to learn or not — and hopefully I was able to convince you it’s really not as bad as many sources try to make it seem. In this blog post, I’d like to give you a couple of suggestions on how exactly …
The French language has its fair share of quirks. One that you’ll face as soon as you start learning the language is the weird and irregular verb être. The verb simply means ‘to be’ and is used the same way we use it in English. As such, it’s a pretty important word for learning French. However, …
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