This is the second episode of our new podcast series Learn English. You can listen to the first episode “My recipe for happiness” here. The name of this episode is “Keeping the spark alive” and it’s about love – in English, of course. Click play, enjoy and learn! Hey there, thanks for tuning in! Being in love is awesome, but it isn’t always smooth sailing. Today, we are taking a deeper dive into the murky waters of relationships. Can long-term relationships…
To celebrate the new year, we decided to make a scheduled program for three months (13 weeks) to help you to learn a new language. The basis of the program is regular exercising with WordDive, but it also includes other tried and tested methods for supporting and accelerating your learning. Naturally, there are many ways to learn a new language, and some will work better than others depending on the learner’s starting point, studying skills and situation. In addition, most…
False friends (German: Falsche Freunde) refer to words or phrases in two languages which are similar but which mean different things. These resemblances can be external, meaning that the words look the same, but the words can also have a similar pronunciation. False friends can be perplexing for both language learners and language professionals. Below are some words we have gathered that may give you a headache! gift ≠ das Gift English: gift = German: das Geschenk German: das Gift = English: poison chef…
Are you going to an event where you don’t know anyone but would like to make new acquaintances? It’s not easy to start a conversation with someone you don’t know, especially in a foreign language. However, these tips will get you started easily. Observe the situation and listen Before joining a conversation, it’s wise to observe the situation first. The body language of the others will tell you if it’s a conversation that is okay to join. You will notice…
Spanish is one of the most romantic languages I know. It has a beautiful, sensual rhythm. This impression is obviously strongly influenced by Spanish culture and the emotional style of interaction that’s very usual for Spaniards. Spaniards kiss and touch each other a lot. Friends and acquaintances are greeted with warm kisses on the cheek. The number and form of kisses may vary according to the region and degree of closeness. Sometimes kisses are given also when meeting someone for…
You learn best when studying is fun. That’s why it makes sense to include a variety of methods in your study routine – for instance, learning with music. Studying lyrics is a great way to learn a language because music will help you maintain your motivation, and catchy melodies make memorizing words easier. When you start learning a language with music, the first step is choosing the right songs. It’s important to pick songs that you really like because you will…
