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Germany’s Longest Word & How to Read It

Wondering what 'Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz' means? We break down Germany's most infamous word and reveal the simple "Lego block" method behind it.…

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An Autopsy of a Lost Language

We dissect the fascinating failures of constructed languages, focusing on Volapük, a language that attracted a million followers before its…

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Speak Like a Local: Portuguese Slang

Move beyond the textbook and dive into the real-world Portuguese spoken on the streets of Rio and Lisbon. This guide…

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Hungarian Inventions You Use Daily

Did you know the ballpoint pen on your desk, the BASIC code that launched the PC revolution, and even Microsoft…

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The Most Beautiful French Love Quotes

Ever wondered why French is called the language of love? We delve into its romantic soul by exploring 10 of…

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The Diplomacy of ‘You’: T-V Distinction Beyond French

The difference between France’s tu and vous is a classic challenge for language learners, but this formal and informal 'you'…

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Why We Call It Japan, Not Nippon

Why do we call the "Land of the Rising Sun" Japan instead of its native Nippon? This linguistic puzzle opens…

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Before English: The Echoes of Brythonic

Long before Old English was spoken, the island of Britain resonated with the sounds of another tongue: Brythonic. While the…

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How Roman Soldiers Spread Their Language

The spread of Latin wasn't just the work of poets and senators; it was carried across Europe on the hobnailed…

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What’s the Hardest Romance Language to Learn?

While most language learners ask about the easiest Romance language, we're flipping the script to find the toughest. From the…

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