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July 2019

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Phrasal verbs – what are they and why do you need them?

July 26, 2019

Both English and Spanish have a lot of phrasal verbs: verbs which get a new meaning when combined with a preposition, a particle or both. (Note that they aren’t always called phrasal verbs when talking about Spanish, but may be called verb constructions or expressions.) It’s often impossible to figure out the meaning of a phrasal verb by looking up the meaning of its parts, so the combination must be learned by heart. For example, the English verb ”look” appears…

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The best summer songs in four languages

July 5, 2019

Do you feel like listening to something nice and summery but your Spotify queue is approaching its end and you’re out of ideas? No worries, this post is going to save your playlist! Below, you’ll find a mix of awesome summer songs in four different languages. Put together the sweetest and most international playlist of the summer – for that long roadtrip or an evening with friends. Rediscover the old classics and explore the exciting new arrivals! The best English…

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