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French has long been known as the language of love, and few cities are as romantic as Paris. If you’re looking for ways to impress your significant other, French love quotes go further than a box of chocolates or a bouquet ever could! These French expressions of love reveal a deep reverence for the romantic and refer to love as the essence of life. Many of these romantic sayings in French can be taken as pieces of philosophy. Whether you want to dazzle your darling or deepen your understandin

It’s common for English speakers to mix up Portuguese and Spanish. Although the two languages have many similarities, there is a distinct difference between Spanish and Portuguese. Today, we’re going to share 5 important ones you should know if you’re interested in studying Portuguese. In fact, there’s even a name for speaking a mixture of the languages to help speakers of different backgrounds communicate (Portuñal or Portunhol in Spanish and Portuguese, respectively). Similar to �

Translating French to English is a common way to study the language and improve your skills. Tutor Nadia B. shares three big tips so you don't get lost in the French to English translation... Are you learning French and need to translate some of your French homework into English? Or perhaps you want to translate a French text just to be sure that you have understood the meaning? Translation is a useful tool for improving comprehension and fluency, so read on for three important tips

If you're learning Japanese, here's some good news: Conjugating Japanese verbs is much easier than you think! Here, Ann Arbor, MI teacher Elaina R. shares some simple tips to help you conjugate Japanese verbs... I love conjugating Japanese verbs. Why? In most romance languages, conjugations are based on tons of factors, including subject, number, and even gender. For example, in Italian, "I am tired" is Io sono stanca; but if you are male, it's Io sono stanco. If there are sever

To effectively communicate with sign language, you need to know basic sign language words and phrases. Just like spoken languages, there are a variety of sign languages used around the world. American Sign Language (ASL) is used throughout North America, including the U.S. and English-speaking Canada. ASL is a complete language, which means that you can communicate just about anything through signing. Those who are deaf and hard of hearing, as well as people with functional hearing, use ASL

The Japanese music culture is rich with beautiful melodies and lyrics. Elements such as nature and nostalgia are often explored with traditional Japanese music (known as hōgaku), and Japan’s artists have brought this refined musical aesthetic to virtually every other genre. Soothing Japanese songs have become a favorite for listeners around the globe, and those looking to learn the language can use these tunes to pick up vocabulary and expressive phrases.  In doing so, you’ll also come t

  Perhaps you've heard of Bastille Day, the French national holiday in July. Tutor Annie A. shares history and vocabulary to help you observe this holiday like the French do... Are you planning on celebrating Bastille Day this year? If so, you'll need to learn some French vocabulary related to the holiday!  In this blog post, we'll list the French vocabulary words and phrases that will help you get in the spirit of la fête nationale.  Vive la France! What Do the French Say on

We can categorize English words into 8 basic types called "parts of speech" or "word classes". It's quite important to recognize parts of speech. This helps you to analyze sentences and understand them. It also helps you to construct good sentences. In English, the main parts of speech are nouns, verbs, articles, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions. Let's learn what these parts of speech do and how they fit into English sentences. 1. NOUNS   Nouns are words that repres

Ready to go back to school? As you and your family prepare for the upcoming school year, continue your Japanese lessons and learn back-to-school vocabulary with language teacher Carol Beth L...  As the school year starts, it's time brush up on your vocabulary to talk about school supplies! Here are some Japanese vocabulary words that may prove useful as you head back to class. 1) Empitsu - Pencil Hiragana: えんぴつ Kanji: 鉛筆 Because you'll definitely need a pencil when yo

Feeling sick is bad enough as it is. Add to that not knowing how to explain how you feel when in a foreign country. Medical vocabulary is a must to know when you are abroad. If you are visiting a Spanish speaking country, then it’s a good idea to prepare yourself in advance by learning medical Spanish vocabulary. You never know when it may come in handy.  Today, I put together a comprehensive guide to help you communicate at the physician’s office. Here you will find all the words yo