Let’s skip the part where I tell you Arabic is “one of the most beautiful languages in the world” and get to what you actually came here for. You want to learn Arabic. Some apps are especially suitable for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge, making it easier to get started even if you have …
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The best app to learn Cantonese depends on your level: Ling works best for complete beginners, also known as absolute beginners, who need structured lessons, while intermediate learners benefit most from Clozemaster’s sentence-based vocabulary building combined with Italki tutoring for pronunciation feedback. Most successful learners use two to three apps together rather than relying on …
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Let’s skip the part where I pretend you haven’t already scrolled through the App Store, downloaded three apps, and abandoned at least one of them. Learning Chinese through apps is overwhelming—not because there aren’t good options, but because there are too many options, and most “best of” lists read like they were written by someone …
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If you’re interested in getting more out of your friendship with an Italian friend who you feel is more than just a friend, or if you like to fantasize about having an Italian partner (rehearsing scenarios in your head is a great way to learn a language, by the way), or if you just appreciate …
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Understanding is key to your Spanish-language learning. So it was about time we covered the verb entender (to understand)! In this article, we’ll explain what type of verb entender is and look into some synonyms. We will then delve into some basic entender conjugations and explore some more challenging tenses. We will wrap things up …
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Conoscere is a common Italian verb that is often translated as “to know.” This guide will teach you the conoscere conjugation with many example sentences to illustrate how it works in context. Let’s get started! Conoscere: What it means and when to use it As mentioned, conoscere most often means “to know” with the meaning …
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There are many milestones to celebrate in life: births, birthdays, graduations, promotions, weddings, buying a house… You name it! We all love to share the joy of these achievements, so we’re sure you are curious about how to celebrate them in Spanish. In this article, we will cover how to say congratulations in Spanish for …
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Reaching the intermediate stage in Spanish is both exciting and challenging. One of the biggest hurdles at this point is bridging the gap between basic and advanced skills. You’ve already mastered the essentials—greetings, common verbs, and everyday phrases—but the path forward can feel unclear. Many learners find themselves stuck between the confidence of a beginner …
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Italian has a special category of verbs called “reflexive verbs”. As the name suggests, these are verbs whose action turns back on the subject, much like our reflection in a mirror. You can think of a reflexive verb as an action that someone does to themselves. There are reflexive actions in English, too, such as …
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We’re sure you had a long list of things to start on this year in your New Year’s resolution. It might be too late to get those in Spanish, but we are giving you enough time for next year. Today, we are looking at the verb comenzar (to start/begin) in Spanish. We’ll start by explaining …
