Are your travel plans still open for the summer? Would you like to try something different from the traditional tourist traps? In this post, we have gathered our best tips and recommendations for discovering the hidden gems of Europe. These less-known destinations are definitely worth the visit if you are looking for something new and exciting. Austria: Linz Our summer intern Essi lived in Linz, Austria for 18 months when she was about 6 years old. She revisited the town later…
You can study languages at school for years without ever really learning to speak them. Even if you know a lot of words and understand the basics of grammar (in theory), conversational fluency can seem like a million miles away. This post includes some of our best tips, tricks and self-study techniques that will help you learn a foreign language in the most natural, easy and entertaining way. Language learning podcasts One of the best way to test your skills in practice is…
When you are an adult, making new friends feels somehow harder. Your life spins around the same things everyday: work, groceries, home, gym, and the same all over again. Most of the old friends have spread around the country and around the world looking for a job or love. It’s become difficult to start conversations with strangers. Where could you even meet new people? When you are on vacation, the mood is more relaxed: you are smiling more and there’s a…
Have you ever thought about where all this undefined amount of time between obligations and free-time activities goes? Time is money, now maybe more than ever. Our days are filled with important (and less important) activities. Smartphones in particular are with us everywhere. A tablet is easier to pick up than a book, and computers are constantly in standby mode. Smart devices are here to stay, but every one of us can decide how to use them in a smart…
Did you know that you can improve your vocabulary skills while satisfying your appetite? Here are five tips for improving your language skills while enjoying gourmet experiences. 1. Check Out Your Fridge If your fridge is full of groceries, check out the labels. Usually the packaging is full of informative labels in many languages – go through them while chewing your breakfast cereal. 2. The Menu Is A Dictionary We bet there’s no better dictionary for a food-lover than a…
How to hold an effortless conversation in a foreign language One of the greatest moments of your language studies is when you suddenly notice that you’re able to use the new language in an actual conversation. However, speaking might seem hard, even when you have a good command of basic vocabulary and grammar. What can you do if the conversation just doesn’t seem to flow? START TALKING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE The best way to learn to talk is to…
