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10 manga to learn Japanese with
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Need some fun study aids while you learn Japanese? Look no further than manga. Manga are Japanese comic books and graphic novels that use an iconic li...

A language learner's guide to true crime podcasts
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In the past few years, true crime podcasts have gone from niche to norm, hypnotizing listeners worldwide with their mysteries and gripping narratives....

How to memorize new vocabulary faster: 9 tips
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No matter how good your grammar is, if you don’t know any words that you can use it with, you (literally) won’t get very far with your language skills...

How to overcome language learning fatigue: 5 tips
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Learning a new language is a rewarding experience that opens up new cultures, opportunities, and perspectives. However, it’s not uncommon to feel like...

12 English words with truly strange origins
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The English language is a curious melting pot of words from across the globe, forged through a millennia of invasions, wars, colonial expansion and sc...

10 autumnal movies to help you learn English
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For many people, fall is all about chunky knit sweaters and drinking all things pumpkin-spiced. The Danish even have a word for creating a warm and co...

10 of the hardest English words to pronounce
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English is a fascinating language, full of quirks and complexities that often leave even native speakers scratching their heads. One of the most diffi...

20 words and phrases you didn’t know Shakespeare invented
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William Shakespeare was an incredible writer and poet, but did you know he also single-handedly added more than 1,700 words to the English language? S...

'90s English slang terms to start using today
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From baggy jeans and crop tops to chunky sneakers and those oh-so-tiny sunglasses, '90s fashion is back in a big way, baby, and it’s time to perfe...

A survival guide to American English
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You’re learning English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally ...

10 Italian expressions everyone should know
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There are hundreds of expressions in the English language that look or sound similar to their Italian equivalents. The Italian language, however, cont...

13 totally relatable French expressions
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There are a million reasons to learn French: is beautiful, sexy and suave. But it’s also thoughtful and intelligent. The French have a certain je ne s...