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10 hardest languages to learn for English speakers What are the hardest languages to learn for English speakers and why are they the hardest? Find out in this article. Chinese Be it Mandarin or Cantonese both are as hard to learn for an English speaker. Although the writing system is very beautiful …
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Learn languages with YouTube part 2 Some people think it takes a lot of money to learn a language. But the truth is there a lot of free resources online that you can use any time you like. One of these resources are YouTube videos for learning languages. Why is it a good …
Books for language lovers Are you passionate about languages or want to get an inspired gift for someone close to you who is a language lover? This list of books for anyone interested in languages can be your list of books to read this year or a source of inspiration for a thoughtful …
Unusual or fun ways to learn a language Nowadays people usually don’t have the time to traditionally learn languages. Sitting down a couple of times a week with workbooks, a pen and a notebook just doesn’t seem to fit into our schedule any more. There are many fun and unusual ways to learn …
Business idioms Get to know the most popular business idioms which you can use at your workplace. 24/7 Meaning: Twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week Example: My friend is an assistant and she has to be available 24/7. A tough break Meaning: bad luck, something unfortunate takes place Example: …
Language jobs Check out the perfect jobs for language lovers, where your language skills will come in handy every day and not just when working with foreign clients. Tourist guide This is the right job for you if you enjoy history, like sightseeing, are a people’s person, like spreading your knowledge …
Phrasal verbs with look Look after (someone or something) Meaning: to take care of someone or something Example: Brian always looks after his parents’ dogs when they go abroad. Look ahead Meaning: to think about the future Example: When I look ahead I see is settling down together. Look away Meaning: …
Polyglot profile: Susanna Zaraysky Susanna Zaraysky has studied English, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Ladino, Hebrew, Arabic, Hungarian and speaks eight of these languages. She was born in the former USSR and has traveled to more than 50 countries. On her website https://createyourworldbook.com/ you will find out more about Create your World …
Christmas vocabulary and traditions from around the world Are you interested in knowing what essential Christmas symbols are called in other languages? Find out below and read some interesting traditions which take place around the world. Christmas traditions around the world United Kingdom Kids believe that Santa Claus leaves gifts in …
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Christmas related idioms and phrases Stocking stuffer Meaning: a small gift, especially one that is placed in a Christmas stocking Example: Mary went to the store today to look for some stocking stuffers for the children. To trim the tree Meaning: to decorate the Christmas tree with ribbons, lights, ornaments etc. Example: …
