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Does Duolingo Actually Work? I Went to Belgium After a 90-Day Lesson Streak to Find Out

Duolingo is not magic, but it sure helps.

The 7 Hardest Languages to Learn for English Speakers

Some of these are even classified by the US government as "super-hard languages."

10 Steps to Becoming Fluent in a Language in 6 Months or Less

Anybody can do it.

5 Languages on the Brink of Extinction That You Can Learn Online

Learn an endangered language and help keep a culture alive.

There are over 20 different Mayan languages, and of all of the variations there is only one word common to all: ixim (pronounced 'ee-sheem'). It means corn. In this short film, the Q'eqchi people of Guatemala tell their origin story and illustrate the importance of this crop to their lives and culture.

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12 Common Hand Gestures in the US That Will Insult People in Other Countries

This Guide to Australian Slang Will Have the Locals Sharing Their Tim Tams With You

How to Say “Would You Like to Dance?” in 50 Languages

9 Easy Languages for English Speakers

How to Stall (and Instantly Sound More Fluent) in 7 Different Languages

How to Say "Happy Birthday" in 40 Languages

Follow These Simple Language Tips to Save Money When Dining Out in France

Restaurants + Bars

How to Ask for the Bill in 13 Major Languages

Restaurants + Bars

How to Say 'Cheers' in 50 Languages

Beginner Vocabulary for Navigating Singapore's Street Food Scene

16 Idioms That Show the French Are Obsessed With Food

9 Toasts From Around the World for the Sophisticated Drinker

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