The key to successfully learning a language is to find ways of practicing that don’t make you yawn. Taking on an entirely new vocabulary that follows completely different grammar rules than you’re used to can be challenging enough, without your study material boring you to tears! So if you’re at that point in your Spanish(…)

Lazy. Loud. Lengthy siestas to sleep away a sunny afternoon. The typical Spanish stereotypes paint an unfair image of Spaniards! But there must be some things we assume about our Spanish friends that are true, right? Here are some stereotypes about the Spanish that are actually true.     A different schedule   It is(…)

Cucumber sandwiches, tea at five, greetings that always start with how do you do? There are all sorts of stereotypes about us Brits that range from silly to slanderous. But which of them are true?     Queuing etiquette   Perhaps the first rule of being in Britain is to never jump in front of(…)

Music is one of the most effective ways to learn a language. Think of how many lyrics you get stuck in your head without even trying to! So why not turn those catchy choruses and clever word plays into an opportunity for language learning? Here are some of the best ways to use music to(…)

Music is a great way to pick up a language! Songs are short so you can fit a little learning into your daily routine without pushing yourself, and music is readily available just about everywhere you turn! Why aren’t you using music already in your language studies? Here are some great ways music can help(…)

Looking for a new way to learn a language? Why not try music? Listening to music in your target language gives you pronunciation guides, colloquial language, and easily repeatable words and phrases; all in about three minutes! Don’t believe us? Well, let’s give you some guidance. Here are some great tips for using music to(…)

Looking to fit some language practice into your schedule but stuck for what to do? Why not introduce a little music into your day? Listening to music as a learning tool helps you perfect pronunciation while picking up all sorts of phrases, as well as introducing you to new tunes. Are you ready to give(…)

Learning German? Why not add a little music into your language practice? Music is a great way to help you learn and an easy one too. Here are some tips for getting a little music into your German studies.     Choose your music   Your first step when using music to learn German is(…)

If learning languages didn’t come naturally to you growing up, it’s possible the thought of trying to now doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. But it can be! Out with stale textbooks and repeating phrases that you’ll never use, and instead find ways you enjoy learning. Like music, for example, which can be one(…)