Terrorists, Dissidents and Writers: Why Language Matters
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Over in Slate, in a piece titled Terrorists, Dissidents and Copy Editors, Christopher Hitchens tracks the shifting language used by journalists to describe the perpetrators of violence in both Iraq and Northern Ireland. More »
10 Steps to Becoming Fluent in a Language in 6 Months or Less
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Ingratiate yourself with the local community and you're halfway there!
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Printable Language Guides
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One page printable language phrases that fold into practical pocket-sized guides. More »
Learn to Flirt in Russian with the Saucy Phrasebook
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Arm yourself with useful emergency phrases! More »
Berlitz European Phrase Book
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12 European languages in a pocket-sized phrase book?! More »
Review Series: Rosetta Stone TOTALe – Part 3
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In the last of three reviews covering Rosetta Stone’s latest TOTALe interactive online learning product, this review explores Rosetta World ™. More »
A Quick and Dirty Phrasebook of Mexican Slang
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You can’t come to Mexico without a bare bones understanding of its slang. More »
Get Motivated To Learn A Foreign Language
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Having clearly defined goals and the motivation to charge at them makes all the difference in learning a language. More »
Matador's Own International Urban Dictionary
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Know your MILFs from your Pachangas and you won't be un vrai boloss. More »
What English Sounds Like To People Who Don't Speak It
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What does English sound like to those who don't speak it? Listen and find out. More »
7 Reasons to Learn Spanish in Chile
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The land, the people, the special accent and expressions: Chile might just be the best kept secret for learning Spanish. More »
How to Ask “Would You Like to Dance” in 50 Different Languages
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This might be the only phrase you need to know. More »
5 Questions to Ask When Picking a Language School
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Whether jumpstarting a new language or refining one you've nearly mastered, the right program can make all the difference. More »
10 Steps to Recovering a Language You've Forgotten
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Don't give up on a language you've forgotten--use these steps to recover it! More »
Thinking of Learning A Language? An Overview Of The World's Easiest and Most Difficult Languages
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Wondering what language to learn? How much of a challenge do you want? More »
10 Extraordinarily Useful Japanese Phrases For Travelers
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If you lose a gamble on a fart while in Japan, we've got you covered. More »
10 Extraordinarily Useful Brazilian Portuguese Phrases
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É o jeitinho brasileiro. More »
5 Tips For Better Sessions With A Language Exchange Partner
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Be proactive: optimize the time you and your language partner spend together. More »
How to Say "One More Beer, Please" in 50 Different Languages
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Around the world in 50 beers? This guide tells you how to order them, politely. More »
Should English Be The World's International Language?
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A modern convenience or curse? Terry Dip explores the popularity of the English language. More »
Learn Chinese Fast with Matadorian Justin White
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Justin White thinks you can learn Chinese in six days. More »
The Traveler's Guide to Okinawan Dialect
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We have met and now we are family. Let’s go drinking together, play and sing karaoke. By the way, I’m starving; you got any money? More »
Review Series: Rosetta Stone TOTALe – Part 2
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This second review covers Rosetta Studio™ which allows you to practice what you’ve learned by engaging you in “structured conversations with learners at your level”. A way of building your confidence to verbally practice what you’ve learned. More »
Latin America’s Indigenous Languages and Where to Study Them
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Zapotec, Quechua, Nahuatl, and more. More »
The 5 Ways We Learn Languages - and Which Style Is Right for You
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Decide which works best. More »
How To Say "Cheers!" In 50 Languages
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This list will win you new friends and free drinks in all corners of the world. More »
Review Series: Rosetta Stone TOTALe – Part 1
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I must confess. My previous relationship with Rosetta Stone was a quick stop at an airport kiosk to check out their offerings, followed by a quick dash to my departure gate. More »
Follow Your Intuition To Fluency
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The single most important skill any language learner can have is the ability to induce and intuit meaning. More »
Useful Arabic Phrases For Travelers
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Ana saeed Bush halas means ‘I’m glad Bush is gone'. More »
Five Reasons Dating Abroad is the Best Way to Learn a Language
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Learning a new language is difficult. Make it easier by sharing the experience with someone else. More »
