Learning-Guides
Babbel
Fri Aug 23 2024
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.
Learn
Tue Jul 30 2024
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...
Wed Jul 24 2024
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.
Culture
Fri May 24 2024
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...
Wed May 22 2024
The Meaning Of Metaphors: Definition And Examples
Metaphors are a Swiss army knife.
Thu Dec 21 2023
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.
Sun Nov 26 2023
How To Talk About Your Family In English
Untangling the family tree can be difficult.
Thu Nov 16 2023
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.
Thu Oct 26 2023
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.
Tue Oct 24 2023
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.
Thu Oct 19 2023
11 Old Sailing Terms We Use All The Time In English
Ahoy, there! Your language is probably a bit more nautical than you think.
Tue Oct 17 2023
A Brief Guide To The English Alphabet
The English alphabet isn't so difficult if you know these quirks.
Fun
Thu Oct 12 2023
Are These English Things Really English?
Bulldogs, muffins and more to explore.
Tue Oct 03 2023
The 20 Most Common English Verbs
You can get pretty far in English with just these verbs.
Wed Sep 06 2023
The World’s Most Obscure Ologies
The etymology of -ology.
Mon Aug 21 2023
El Niño, Tornados, Hurricanes: Where Do The Names Of Extreme Weather Come From?
Language for a dark and stormy night.
Thu Aug 17 2023
English Basics: Resources For Language Learners
Everything we've written about English, all in one place.
Mon Aug 14 2023
When Did Middle English Become Modern English?
Also, how different are the two, really? The post When Did Middle English Become Modern English? appeared first on Babbel.
Thu Jul 27 2023
What Is The Meaning Of ‘Ish’?
It's only three letters, but it can do a lot.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Where Did The Planets Get Their Names?
To infinity and beyond.
Thu May 18 2023
11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
If it's your dream to enjoy a cream tea with the King, or treat yourself to a pint down the pub, you'll need to master these essential Briti...
