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How To Use Italian Hand Gestures (The Real Language)

Italians talk with their hands, but it's not a stereotype—it's a second language rich with meaning and nuance. This guide…

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Why Dante Is the Father of the Italian Language

Long before Italy was a unified nation, its people spoke a mosaic of regional dialects, with prestigious Latin reserved for…

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The 7 Italian Phrases That Don’t Translate to English

Some of the most beautiful concepts in a language are the ones that don't translate. From the post-lunch drowsiness of…

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Why German Sounds ‘Aggressive’ (A Myth)

German is often stereotyped as a harsh, aggressive language, but is that reputation deserved? We debunk this myth by exploring…

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Austrian vs. German: What’s Different?

Think German is just German? Think again! From a melodic "singsong" accent to calling potatoes "earth apples" (Erdäpfel), the Austrian…

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What is ‘Low German’ (Plattdüütsch)?

Ever heard the term 'Low German' and assumed it was just a folksy dialect? Discover the truth about *Plattdüütsch*, a…

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German Idioms That Make No Sense

Ever wondered why a German might complain about having 'tomatoes on their eyes' or declare that their 'pig is whistling'?…

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Why Are English and German So Similar?

Ever notice 'house' is 'Haus' and 'book' is 'Buch'? This isn't a coincidence, but a clue to a shared family…

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Where Is German Spoken? It’s Not Just Germany

Think German is only for Germany? While it’s the heart of the German-speaking world, the language’s story stretches across continents.…

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Is German Hard? The Brutal, Honest Truth

Ever wondered if German is as hard as its reputation suggests? The honest answer is yes... and no. While German…

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