fluency

The Final Boss: Untranslatable Puns

You can conjugate verbs and debate politics, but can you understand a pun in your target language? This article breaks…

3 weeks ago

Cracking Connected Speech

Ever feel like you know thousands of words but still can't understand native speakers? The culprit is often connected speech,…

3 weeks ago

The Power of “Um”: Decoding Filler Words

Often dismissed as verbal stumbles, filler words like "um," "like," or "pues" are far more than just speech errors. They…

3 weeks ago

The Word Glue: Mastering Collocations

Fluency isn't just about the words you know, but how you stick them together. This article explores collocations, the natural…

3 weeks ago

Understanding the Subjunctive Mood in Spanish

To learn any new language, understanding its grammar is as important as learning vocabulary. While learning Spanish, one of the…

2 years ago

Italian Tongue Twisters: A Fun Language Exercise

Italian tongue twisters, known as scioglilingua in Italian, are playful phrases or sentences that pose a challenge when it comes…

2 years ago

Navigating False Friends in Spanish for English Speakers

As a native English speaker, you may often find yourself at ease with a number of Spanish words due to…

2 years ago

The Art of Language Maintenance: Keeping Your Skills Sharp

Learning a new language is an exciting journey. It opens up a world of new opportunities, relationships, and perspectives that…

2 years ago

Practical Tips for Breaking Through Language Learning Plateaus

Learning a new language is a fascinating and rewarding journey. It’s a process that can stimulate your mind, improve your…

2 years ago

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