Learning Italian? Want an easy way to check your understanding? Italian cinema is here for you! What better way to recap your studies and get real Italian pronunciation and language in use without doing anything more strenuous than pointing your remote at the TV. Here are some of the best Italian films to help you(…)

Sometimes studying a language isn’t about mental gymnastics trying to figure out how a grammar rule works. Sometimes it’s about taking a step back and enjoying what you already know. What better way to check your understanding and give yourself a little pride for how much you’ve learned so far, than to watch a film(…)

So you’re learning German, want to study today, yet don’t feel like anything too heavy. We hear you! Why not find a German film to watch? Film is a great way to practice language, giving you exposure to pronunciation, colloquialisms, and a range of accents and dialects. So where do we start? Here are some(…)

When learning a language, it is important to take regular breaks and reward yourself for hard work. And by watching a film in your target language you are doing both — as well as still learning! So grab yourself a drink and get the subtitles on as you get comfortable. Here are some of the(…)

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(…)