Mastering the Italian alphabet is an important building block in your learning process. Are you just starting Italian lessons? Learning Italian can seem difficult, but the alphabet is actually very easy to memorize. This is because the Italian alphabet is very similar to the English alphabet, except for a few key differences. Most notably, the Italian alphabet doesn't have the letters J, K, W, X or Y. It’s important that you learn how to pronounce the letters of the Italian alpha

One of the most common tips that Spanish teachers will tell their students is to watch shows in Spanish for listening comprehension. But what should you watch? More often than not, I find students who are learning Spanish on their own to end up watching “Narcos” or “El Señor de Los Cielos”. Although they are great shows, I wouldn’t suggest watching them for educational purposes. There are a lot of words and phrases that we should avoid using when we converse in Spanish. Especi

Fact: a native Spanish speaker will have an easier time learning French than they would learning Japanese. According to the U.S. Foreign Service Institute, one of the biggest factors affecting the speed of language acquisition is how different your target language is from your native tongue. Languages in the same “family” typically have similar alphabets and tones, making it easier to branch out as long as you stay within the same grouping. No matter what language you’re learnin

Mastering all of the French grammar rules can be tricky for beginner students. Below, French teacher Carol Beth L. shares 15 French grammar mistakes you're probably making... Do you ever feel like French grammar is just too hard? Like you’re always making mistakes, and you can never seem to get it right? You’re not alone. In fact, even native French speakers make mistakes sometimes.  But don’t worry – we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll show you 15 common French gramma

Are you ready to learn some fun Spanish language facts? Look no further! From history of Spanish language facts to linguistic facts, this post has everything you could possibly want to know. Plus a fun infographic to hang by your desk as you’re taking Spanish lessons online! To all linguaphiles, trivia buffs, students, teachers, and world travelers -- you probably already know that a country's language carries many clues about its history, culture, and values. Understanding the intricacie

Whether you're new to speaking French or you've been studying a while, it's never a bad idea to work on your French pronunciation. Language tutor Emmanuel M. shares some of the most common pronunciation mistakes... Taking on the French accent can be a difficult task for many non-native speakers because the language relies heavily on pronunciation.  If you want to be understood, you have to speak French properly. But don’t fret! With plenty of French pronunciation practice, you'll be

Whether you're studying the language or planning a trip to Japan, it's important to know some basic Japanese phrases. Learn these useful Japanese expressions with language teacher Andrew P... So, you're planning  a trip to Japan, or Nihon as the locals say. Hopefully you'll be traveling with someone who is fairly fluent in Japanese (Nihongo) because most Japanese people (Nihonjin) speak very little English. If you're traveling alone, however, there's no need to worry. Here are 13 bas

Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country can be intimidating for a beginning Spanish speaker. Here, language tutor Jackie A. shares her recommendations for beginner-friendly travel destinations... So you've finished your first couple of Spanish lessons and you're ready to practice your new skills. Traveling and experiencing a new culture is a great way to learn Spanish for beginners. Here are five travel destinations that are perfect for beginning Spanish speakers. 1. Costa Rica If you fee

Are you ready to taste some mouthwatering Korean BBQ recipes? This post has everything you need to know.  One of the best things about studying the Korean language is learning about different aspects of the culture. What better way to learn some Korean vocabulary than sampling some delicious Korean delicacies? Korean BBQ restaurants have table-top grills so guests can cook their own food at their tables. The food is delicious, and the table-top grills make for a fun group dining experie

Justin Paget/Digital Vision/Getty Images Translating a word into Spanish is not always as clear as it should be. Spanish is spoken by 21 countries as an official language. It is to be expected that some words will vary from country to country. And do they! Whether you are planning a road trip around South America or just enjoy learning new words in Spanish, this post is for you! One of the most common questions I get from my students is “How do you say ______ in Spanish?”. Somet