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7 Italian Gestures That Could Come In Handy

An expert on nonverbal communication shares his 7 favorite Italian hand gestures.

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What Are The Most Spoken Languages In The U.S.?

Exploring America's most common languages and the geography and culture of the people who speak them.

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Unplugged: Catherine’s Sabbatical Journey

Catherine Jozwik's sabbatical journey highlights the importance of stepping back from daily routines to foster creativity, strengthen relati...

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6 Hardest Languages For English Speakers To Learn

Want to take on a challenge? These 6 languages are the most difficult for English speakers to learn.

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How Many People Speak Indonesian, And Where Is It Spoken?

Indonesian is one of the most spoken languages in the world, but it's not used much outside of Southeast Asia.

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A Guide To Cooking Vocabulary In Spanish

Get cooking with this Spanish vocabulary guide to cutlery, appliances and more items you'll find around the kitchen.

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15 Terrifying Boogeymen From Around The World

This Halloween, get a lesson in supernatural scare tactics from the Boogeyman and 14 of his cousins.

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9 Easiest Languages For English Speakers To Learn

Can't decide which new language to take up? Give yourself a break by learning one of these languages that are easy for English speakers to m...

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How To Name And Pronounce Colors In German

Roses are rot, violets are blau; here's a guide to master German colors right now! The post How To Name And Pronounce Colors In German appea...

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65 Years Of Asterix And Obelix: How The Duo Conquered Over A Hundred Languages

The beloved Gaulish duo has been translated into countless other languages, but they can also help you learn their native French.

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Taking A Walk With New York City’s Longest-Serving Tour Guide

Joyce Gold started showing people the Big Apple when Gerald Ford was still president, 47 years ago.

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Hello And Goodbye In Arabic: A Guide To Greetings And Farewells

Making a good first and last impression is important, especially when you're speaking a new language.

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How To Talk About Mental Health In 6 Different Languages

Mental health topics have faced stigma in the past, but that's changing.

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Shinrin-yoku: Our 7 Favorite Forest Sayings In Other Languages

With the fall season well and truly upon us, why not don your hiking boots and head out to the forests for some verdant joie de vivre? The p...

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How To Name And Pronounce Colors In Italian

Roses are rosse, violets are blu, for the rest of the colors in Italian, here's a handy guide for you.

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Why Is Autumn The Only Season With Two Names?

The disagreement between autumn and fall is another contentious point for Americans and Brits.

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How To Name And Pronounce Colors In French

Roses are rouge, violets are bleu; rose and violet are both totally different colors in French, and you'll learn those, too.

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How Much Can You Learn After Using This Language App For Three Weeks?

There's a surprising amount you can learn in just a couple of weeks.

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Naming The Parts Of The Body In Spanish

Fill up your cerebro with new Spanish vocabulary.

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The Best Way To Prepare For The TOEIC (According To Our Experts)

We break down how to prep for each section: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

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The 21 Most Common Adjectives In Dutch

Learn all the descriptive words, groot and klein.

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School Of British Accents: The Welsh Accent

One of the UK's most-loved accents, Welsh English is as melodic as it is challenging! The post School Of British Accents: The Welsh Accent a...

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How Many People Speak Vietnamese, And Where Is It Spoken?

The language can be found in more countries than you might expect.

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How To Talk About Transportation In Spanish

Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile, we’ve got you covered with the words and phrases you need to navigate transportation...

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How To Talk About Food And Drink In Spanish

Once you learn to name and pronounce these Spanish food words, you’ll be ready to have a delicious meal in any Spanish-speaking country.

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How To Say Hello And Other Greetings In Spanish

"Hola" is easy, so what are some other ways to say hello in Spanish? Learn how to introduce yourself and start a conversation in Spanish rig...

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Don’t Build Single-Purpose Features

Learn about our journey in building a flexible, cross-platform tool for consistent user experience and communication.

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How To Write The Date In Spanish

Need to learn how to say what day it is in Spanish? It's a date! Here's how to write the date in Spanish, along with pronunciations of calen...

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How To Count To 100 In Spanish

Step one: read this guide.

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The 20 Most Common Adjectives In Portuguese

A guide to the adjectives with examples.

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AI for Sustainability: 10 Key Areas of Impact

Transforming Sustainability Through AI The post AI for Sustainability: 10 Key Areas of Impact appeared first on Babbel.

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What Is The Closest Language To English?

English has a lot of relatives, but which one does it have the most in common with? The post What Is The Closest Language To English? appear...

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The Most Difficult Word To Pronounce And The Hardest Word To Spell In English

Whether you think it's 'rural' or 'fünfhundertfünfundfünfzig,' the most difficult word to pronounce is mostly relative to where you're sitti...

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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for modern IT management

Enhancing IT Operations with Automation The post Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for modern IT management appeared first on Babbel.

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H2Eau: 10 Of Our Favorite Swimming Sayings In Other Languages

With temperatures all over Europe breaking heat records, why not don your goggles and head for an invigorating splash? The post H2Eau: 10 Of...

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A Guide To The Many, Many Sports Idioms Of English

Even if you've spoken English your whole life, you might be surprised by the origins of these phrases.

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The On-Call Chronicles: Enhancing B2B P&E Defense

A journey through our strategic On-Call process ensuring system stability and swift incident resolution The post The On-Call Chronicles: Enh...

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How To Cheer For Your Sports Team In Six Languages

Blend in with the crowds by learning the proper way to cheer for teams around the world.

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How Many People Speak Croatian, And Where Is It Spoken?

Everything you need to know about this language, including the most useful phrases to know if you plan to travel to Croatia! The post How Ma...

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A World Tour Of Athletics: The Most Popular Sports By Country

Spoiler: association football (or soccer) is by far the most common choice.

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Behind the Scenes: a Fireside Chat on Inclusion and Women in Tech at Babbel

Change Starts with Awareness The post Behind the Scenes: a Fireside Chat on Inclusion and Women in Tech at Babbel appeared first on Babbel.

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How To Order Vegan Food In Other Languages While Traveling

Being vegan abroad can present challenges, but it's definitely not impossible.

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How To Say ‘Yes’ And ‘No’ In 18 Languages

You say yes, I say no, and other languages use completely different words in response to questions.

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How Geography Affects Language

From the mountains high to the valleys low, the way we speak has something to show.

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15 Sanskrit Words From The World Of Yoga

Have you ever wondered where the names of all those yoga poses have come from? In honor of International Day of Yoga, we’re exploring the ro...

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The Ultimate Guide To Learning Languages With A Private Tutor

With Babbel Live Private Classes or any other kind of private tutor, you have a lot of advantages when you choose one-on-one learning.

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How To Pronounce All The Players’ Names At The 2024 European Football Championship

Players from all over the world are gathered to play.

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How Does Queer Slang Differ Around The World?

Throughout the world, queer people have developed forms of communication with one another that outsiders can't understand.

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A Helpful Guide To Solo Travel For Female/LGBTQ+ Travelers

We spoke to a handful of travel bloggers, and translated some of the phrases you might need while you're abroad.

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Rediscovering Polari: How This Gay Dialect Is A Map Of Forgotten Subcultures

While Polari was a secret language for gay men, it was originally created out of a multitude of subculture dialects.

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LGBTQ+ Language And The Search For All-Inclusive Words

How increased awareness and efforts for inclusivity have fueled the evolution of LGBTQ terms and queer language.

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Rediscovering Polari: How This Secret Gay Language Helped Create LGBT Culture

The culture of Polari didn't die when this secret language did.

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Rediscovering Polari: What Is Polari And Why Did It Die Out?

What is Polari, where did it come from, and why did it become a dead language? We investigate.

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How To Count To 100 In Dutch

Learning how to count to 100 in Dutch is as easy as één, twee, drie! The post How To Count To 100 In Dutch appeared first on Babbel.

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How To Use The 15 Most Common Adjectives In Spanish

Learning the most common adjectives in Spanish can help you differentiate between things, whether they be grande or pequeño.

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Celebrating a Milestone in Spelling History: Babbel Speaks to America’s Oldest Spelling Bee Champion

As the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee approaches, Babbel has tracked down America’s oldest Spelling Bee winner, 84-year-old William Cash...

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The Meaning Of Metaphors: Definition And Examples

Metaphors are a Swiss army knife.

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A Moving Abroad Checklist For A Smooth Start In A New Country

What do you need to keep in mind when you move to a new country? The post A Moving Abroad Checklist For A Smooth Start In A New Country app...

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10 Podcasts To Listen To If You’re Learning Italian

Good news: they're not all too fast for beginners to understand.

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9 French Podcasts To Help You Learn The Language

Whether you want some quick grammar lessons or to catch up on the news in French, podcasts are a great way to practice on the go.

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9 Podcasts To Listen To If You’re Learning Spanish

Podcasts are a great supplement to your language learning.

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9 Podcasts To Listen To If You’re Learning German

Whether you're starting out or have been speaking German for years, one of these podcasts is sure to grab your interest.

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How To Use Podcasts When You’re Learning A Language

You'll want to do more than just press play on your podcast app.

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12 French Words From The World Of Aromatherapy

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve compiled 12 French words from the world of perfume making and aromatherapy.

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From Malaysia to Berlin: Qayyuum’s Onboarding Experience

Qayyuum's transition to Babbel's Berlin office is a journey of technical collaboration & cultural connection, as he integrates into the Ches...

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How Many Vowel Sounds Does English Have?

How many English vowel sounds are there? Well, it depends on which variety of English we're talking about.

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An Effective Way to Debug Serverless TypeScript

A workaround for a sourcemap bug in the AWS SAM CLI Tool.

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What Is May Day?

It's a holiday that means different things to different people.

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How To Use Por And Para In Spanish

Don't worry, you'll get the hang of these prepositions in no time.

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6 Books To Help You Learn Spanish

Supplement your studies with these Spanish-language books, chosen by experts to help you learn.

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How To Name And Pronounce Colors In Spanish

Roses are rojas, violets are azules; mastering the colors in Spanish would make you the coolest! Here’s a quick guide to el arco iris (“the ...

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How Many People Speak Tagalog, And Where Is It Spoken?

Along with English, Tagalog is one of the most-spoken languages in the Philippines.

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A New Yorker in Berlin: Conversation with Jin Young

Selected for Babbel’s Exchange Program, Jin Young explores user authentication at our Berlin office while taking in the local culture.

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What Is A Macaronic Language?

No, it's not about pasta.

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The Role Of Social Impact At Babbel

How we're always finding new ways to make an impact on the world.

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How To Conjugate -Er, -Ir And -Re Verbs In French

We'll use three main examples, but these conjugations cover hundreds of regular verbs.

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The 10 Most Spoken Languages In The World

Almost half of the world’s population claims one of only 10 languages as their mother tongue.

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12 Norwegian Crime Words You Need For Your Next Scandi Noir Binge

Are you a Nordic Noir fan? These words and expressions will have you holding your breath until the last moment… Here’s the forensic evidence...

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Spanish Grammar: When To Use Ser And Estar

Featuring the obligatory "to be or not to be" reference.

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7 Strategies To Learn A Language At Home

Are you thinking of studying a language on your own but don't know where to start? We've compiled 7 of our best strategies to make sure you ...

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7 Tips To Learn Any Language From An Expert

Here's some advice from Matthew Youlden, a polyglot who speaks nine languages.

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How Many People Speak Greek, And Where Is It Spoken?

Learn about the history of the Greek language, as well as how many people speak Greek today (and the fight over Greece's official language)....

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The History And Mystery Of Basque, Europe’s Most Isolated Language

Try as we might, we still can't piece together a conclusive origin story for Northern Spain's distinctive language.

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Useful Phrases For Ramadan In Arabic, Indonesian And Turkish

If you're not very familiar with Ramadan, these phrases can be a great place to start learning.

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When Music Is Multilingual: 10 Artists Who Perform In Other Languages

You don't have to be completely fluent in another language to make your music more accessible to your fans around the world.

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How To Ask For And Give Directions In Spanish

Lost in a Spanish-speaking country? Check out our helpful guide! The post How To Ask For And Give Directions In Spanish appeared first on Ba...

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Decoding The Language Of Flowers

Flowers have long been symbols of love and romance, but did you know that they have a whole language of meaning? Learn which flowers send th...

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The United States Of Accents: A Guide To The American Ways Of Speaking

There are a lot of American Accents out there, and we're trying to explore all of them in our series, 'The United States Of Accents.

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The Language Of The Most Iconic Women’s Rights Posters

We take a look back at 100 years of fighting for women’s rights.

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The United States Of Accents: African American Vernacular English

What is AAVE? Where did it come from? How is it used today? All this and more are answered in this installment of the United States of Accen...

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The United States Of Accents: Sports Announcer Talk

Technically it's a register, not an accent, but Sports Announcer Talk is a fascinating cultural phenomenon.

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The United States Of Accents: Announcer Voice And Other Radio Accents

Do radio announcers have a specific accent? You bet they do, and it hasn't always been the same.

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The United States Of Accents: Native American English

In this edition of United States of Accents, we talk about Native American English, or the Reservation Accent, and where it might have come ...

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7 Words And Expressions About The Moon From Around The World

The moon has hung in our skies since the dawn of man, so it only makes sense we'd talk a lot about it.

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The United States Of Accents: New England English

If you hear "New England Accent" and think Boston: well, not exactly.

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The United States Of Accents: Pacific Northwest English

In this installment, we're exploring the elusive but definitely real Pacific Northwest accent.

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Reflecting on one year of being an Engineering Manager

"We do not learn from experience.

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The United States Of Accents: High Tider

In this edition, we talk about High Tider, which is considered the last existing British accent in the United States.

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Build your own React – Episode VI

Recap and comparison with the real React.

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8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Lunar New Year

Here are just a few facts about the massive celebration that is Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by over a billion people around the worl...

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Party Around The World: How To Celebrate Carnival In 6 Languages!

What comes to mind when you think of the word "Carnival?" Colorful ferris wheels, rickety tilt-a-whirls and rigged midway games? Internation...

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A History Of Valentine’s Day Words And Symbols

Whether you love it or hate it, you can't avoid this holiday.

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What Is Afrikaans, And Where Is It Spoken?

Afrikaans is more than meets the eye.

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What’s The Difference Between A Monologue And A Dialogue?

At first glance it's a simple concept, but there are some subtleties we'll dig into here.

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10 Essential Portuguese Phrases To Know Before You Go To Brazil

You won't be able to do much more than greet friends and order beers, but you'll sound very local.

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Announcing The Winner Of The Punniest Shop Name In The UK Contest

Which puntastic shop takes home the gold? The post Announcing The Winner Of The Punniest Shop Name In The UK Contest appeared first on Babbe...

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How To Say Hello In Portuguese

With these greetings, you can begin (and end) any conversation in Brazil.

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Which Language Is Spoken In Luxembourg?

In Luxembourg, language is a complex issue.

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Everything You Need To Know About Language Learning And Virtual Reality

Exploring the benefits (and limits) of learning a language in virtual reality.

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7 Things You Didn’t Know About The United States’ Official Language

And while we’re at it, what is an official language, anyway? The post 7 Things You Didn’t Know About The United States’ Official Language a...

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7 Awkward Mistakes To Avoid In A New Language

Double check the meaning of these false cognates before trying out a new language, or some embarrassing situations might be in store! The po...

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Russian Basics: Resources For Language Learners

Everything we've ever written about Russian, all in one place.

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How To Say Hello In German

Learn the different ways to say "hello" in the German language.

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Portuguese Basics: Resources For Language Learners

Everything we've ever written about Portuguese, all in one place.

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Italian Basics: Resources For Language Learners

Everything we've ever written about Italian, all in one place.

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German Basics: Resources For Language Learners

Everything we've ever written about German, all in one place.

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French Basics: Resources For Language Learners

Everything we've ever written about French, all in one place.

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Spanish Basics: Resources For Language Learners

Everything we’ve ever written about Spanish, all in one place.

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What’s The Difference Between African And European French?

They may both stem from the same language, but are they the same? The post What’s The Difference Between African And European French? appea...

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Why Making Mistakes Is The Best Way To Learn A Language

Instead of shying away from failure, here’s why you should embrace those little errors.

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What Is Writing? Exploring The Writing Systems Of The World

Writing has been around for over 5000 years, but there is a wider variety of unique writing systems than you might think.

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The Language Of Self-Care: Understanding Wellness Terms In The New Year

What do all those wellness buzzwords really mean? The post The Language Of Self-Care: Understanding Wellness Terms In The New Year appeared ...

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Around The World In 2023 Words Of The Year

From rizz to crisis mode, it can be hard to boil a year down to a single word.

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An Introduction To The Turkish Language

We look at the Turkish language's similarity to other Turkic languages, the reforms that modernized it in the 20th century and its unique gr...

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What Is Grammar?

This one's for the grammar police.

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Our Best Tips For Learning A New Language Fast In The New Year

Three Babbel teachers answer your questions about getting started on a new language in 2024.

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What Is A Heritage Language?

Plus, a few heritage language learning success stories.

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How Many People Speak Spanglish, And Where Is It Spoken?

While it isn't the official language anywhere, Spanglish is widely spoken, and its importance continues to grow.

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Hilarious Food Idioms In 13 Different Languages

We’ve collected idioms about food for any situation.

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How To Raise A Bilingual Child (From Personal Experience)

Give your child a jumpstart on language learning.

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AWS Lambda Runtime Migration: One Step Back, Two Steps Forward

The journey towards optimal utilization is not always linear, sometimes requiring us to take a step back before we can move forward.

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The Most Mispronounced Words Of 2023, Revealed

It's not just you.

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How To Set (And Keep) A Language-Learning New Year’s Resolution

Let 2024 be the year you commit to a new language.

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What Is Esperanto, And Who Speaks It?

Esperanto is the most famous constructed language, and its popularity seems to be growing.

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How To Talk About Your Family In English

Untangling the family tree can be difficult.

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The Best Way To Start Speaking A New Language

Babbel experts answer the question that everyone learning a language asks.

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Which Languages Are Spoken In Spain?

Did you know that in Spain, along with Spanish there are a multitude of regional languages with several million speakers? We'll take a close...

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Exploring Web Rendering: Server Components Architecture

Combine server and client rendering to maximize performance and user experience The post Exploring Web Rendering: Server Components Architec...

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What Is Black Friday, And Where Is It Celebrated?

The story behind the crowds: your guide to the history of Black Friday and who takes part in it around the world.

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Home Away From Home: A Lesson In Building Business

Read Valerie's article about the opening of Café Damascus, from season 2 of 'Talking on the Job.

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The 20 Most Common Rhetorical Devices (With Examples)

If you want to learn the difference between synecdoche and metonymy, you’ve come to the right place.

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A conversation with September’s winner of Berlin Hack & Tell

We had a chat with Alex Sulim about his latest winning project, Roll and Rock, a dice-driven tool for those facing temporary creativity chal...

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How To Practice A New Language While Cooking

Cooking is the perfect time to multitask.

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The Top 5 Tips For Your Study Abroad

Jumpstart your study abroad with these key tips.

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The Role Of Language Learning In Global Citizenship Education

Being a global citizen doesn't just mean traveling around.

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How To Say ‘Please’ And ‘Thank You’ In 10 Languages

Being polite is key to making friends, not enemies.

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What Language Was Spoken At The First Thanksgiving?

Plus, a brief look at how other countries celebrate Thanksgiving.

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How To Use Emotional Intelligence When Learning A Language

An important part of learning a language is focusing on emotions — both your own and other people's.

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12 Items You Need To Know To Understand Día De Muertos

There's much more to the Day of the Dead than just sugar skulls and an altar.

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Is German The Odd One Out?

There may be a reason why some are called romance languages and others are not The post Is German The Odd One Out? appeared first on Babbel.

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10 Spooky Halloween Facts That You Might Not Know

Halloween celebrations are fun and spooky in all the right ways.

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Bodega, Pie And On Line: New York Slang And Tips For Visiting The Big Apple

A must-read if you're planning a trip to the city.

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10 Wonderful Fall Words From Around The World

Put the kettle on, get cozy and embrace the fall season with 10 autumnal words from around the world.

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11 Old Sailing Terms We Use All The Time In English

Ahoy, there! Your language is probably a bit more nautical than you think.

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The Meaning of FOMO, YOLO And More

You probably won't have any FOMO for using acronyms after this article.

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A Brief Guide To The English Alphabet

The English alphabet isn't so difficult if you know these quirks.

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Are These English Things Really English?

Bulldogs, muffins and more to explore.