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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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How Geography Affects Language

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

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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 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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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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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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The Meaning Of Metaphors: Definition And Examples

Metaphors are a Swiss army knife.

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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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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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What Is A Macaronic Language?

No, it's not about pasta.

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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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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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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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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 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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What Is Afrikaans, And Where Is It Spoken?

Afrikaans is more than meets the eye.

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Which Language Is Spoken In Luxembourg?

In Luxembourg, language is a complex issue.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Best Way To Start Speaking A New Language

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

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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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What Language Was Spoken At The First Thanksgiving?

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

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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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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 10 Latin American Countries With The Most Indigenous Languages

Each country in Latin America professes its own indigenous languages and local varieties.

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Is Queens, New York, The Most Multilingual County In The World?

How many languages are spoken in Queens? Enough to satisfy your travel bug without breaking the bank on airfare.

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What Is The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

Pronouncing English words like "hyperbole" or "plough" can give even native speakers trouble.

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The Spanish Office Vocabulary You Need To Suceed

Let's get to work! The post The Spanish Office Vocabulary You Need To Suceed appeared first on Babbel.

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Touring The Niche Language Communities Of New York City

You don't have to travel far in New York to find a diverse linguistic landscape.

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Introducing ‘Talking On The Job’: Babbel’s Business English Podcast

Each episode helps you through a difficult workplace situation with useful tips.

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The Eccentric History Of English Spelling (And Why It’s So Maddeningly Difficult)

Why is it so difficult to spell words in English? It turns out that the inconsistency of English spelling is a long, rambling history with m...

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The Science of Curse Words: Why The &@$! Do We Swear?

What makes a word a swear word? Why do we swear? What happens in your brain when you drop an F-bomb? Straight from Brooklyn, New York: the s...

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The Origin Of ‘Ciao’ And How It Took Over The World

More importantly, should you be saying it in Italy? The post The Origin Of ‘Ciao’ And How It Took Over The World appeared first on Babbel.

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El Niño, Tornados, Hurricanes: Where Do The Names Of Extreme Weather Come From?

Language for a dark and stormy night.

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

Did you know that French is one of the fastest growing languages in the world and that about half of all French speakers live in Africa? The...

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What Is The ‘Status Quo’?

Stick to the status quo, or just learn about it.

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Real Language Teachers Share Their Favorite Tips For Learning

You heard it straight from the expert's mouth.

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What Is The Meaning Of ‘Ish’?

It's only three letters, but it can do a lot.

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How To Say ‘Goodbye’ in 21 Different Languages

See ya later, alligator! The post How To Say ‘Goodbye’ in 21 Different Languages appeared first on Babbel.

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The German Alphabet: Your Pronunciation Guide

The German alphabet has 30 letters, but you are more familiar with them than you think.

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Language Learning Tips For Travel: Your Guide to Navigating Other Tongues 

Clothes? Check.

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Everything You Wanted To Know About German Dialects

If you're wondering about German dialects — what they are, where they come from and how many there are — we have the answers! The post Every...

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Why Millions Of Paying Users Chose Babbel To Learn A New Language

Here's how Babbel stands out from other language learning apps.

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An Introduction To Etymology: Eight Great Word Origins

What is etymology, and why is it important? Join us on an excursion into the world of eight common words' delightfully convoluted backstorie...

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Do Emotions In Other Languages Mean Different Things?

What difference does it make whether we can name our feelings or not? The post Do Emotions In Other Languages Mean Different Things? appeare...

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The Origins Of The Mayan Language And How It’s Survived To Today

If you thought Mayan was a dead language, think again.

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What Was, And What Is: Native American Languages In The United States

Indigenous languages once flourished in the United States.

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Who Invented The First Printing Press?

Hint: It's not Johannes Gutenberg.

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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...