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If you're learning German then maybe you've seen a map of German dialects. If you have you'll know that the spoken language is just as diverse as the written one, with several dialects spoken throughout the country.

One of Germany’s most prominent dialect groups is Low German, or Plattdeutsch, spoken throughout northern Germany. The differences between Low German and High German are interesting because they are so similar while being quite different at the same time.
Low German: The Ultimate Guide For German Learners
If you're learning German then maybe you've seen a map of German dialects. If you have you'll know that the spoken language is just as diverse as the written one, with several dialects spoken throughout the country. One of Germany’s most prominent dialect groups is Low German, or Plattdeutsch, spoken throughout northern Germany. The differences between Low German and High German are interesting because they are so similar while being quite different at the same time.
The Japanese language that we know and love today has gone through quite a lengthy period of growth. And some of its oldest origins and influences remain relevant in the Japanese of today.

Understanding more about where Japanese came from can scratch that curiosity itch. And also help you get a firmer grasp on why things in the Japanese language happen the way they do.
Japanese Language History: A Guide For Curious Japanese Learners
The Japanese language that we know and love today has gone through quite a lengthy period of growth. And some of its oldest origins and influences remain relevant in the Japanese of today. Understanding more about where Japanese came from can scratch that curiosity itch. And also help you get a firmer grasp on why things in the Japanese language happen the way they do.
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How Mormon Missionaries Learn Languages Fast
In this post, you'll discover just how Mormon missionaries learn languages fast from their total immersion method at the training centre to their partner system on the ground in a new country. By the way, if you want to learn a new language fast, my top recommendation is StoryLearning®, a fun and effective method that gets you fluent thanks to stories, not rules.
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With all the memorization and acclimation, learning other languages also improves memory. In fact, studies show that bilinguality can delay the onset of dementia by several years.
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101 Conversations in Simple Italian
Improve your spoken Italian from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Italian. You’ll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six Italian characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real Italian, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping Italian drama and get an education in natural Italian in the process.
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101 Conversations in Intermediate French
*** New Intermediate Edition! *** Improve your spoken French from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate French. 101 Conversations in Intermediate French transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between six French characters, told by the people themselves. Over 15,000 words of real French, you’ll immerse yourself in a gripping French drama and get an education in natural French in the process.
Improve your spoken Russian from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Russian.

You'll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six Russian characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real Russian, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping Russian drama and get an education in natural Russian in the process.
101 Conversations in Simple Russian
Improve your spoken Russian from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Russian. You'll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six Russian characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real Russian, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping Russian drama and get an education in natural Russian in the process.
Onomatopoeia is defined as a word formed from the sound it makes. For example, the bang of a drum, or the hoot of an owl. However, not everyone hears these things the same way. An American would say a frog goes, “Ribbit, ribbit!” but a Japanese person would say it’s “Kero, kero!”
LANGUAGE FACT
Onomatopoeia is defined as a word formed from the sound it makes. For example, the bang of a drum, or the hoot of an owl. However, not everyone hears these things the same way. An American would say a frog goes, “Ribbit, ribbit!” but a Japanese person would say it’s “Kero, kero!”
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Language fact
It’s not uncommon for fiction writers to throw in an original language in the world-building process – because what’s a lore without that much attention to detail? However, “fake” languages were used centuries ago in languages created for philosophical debate.
So, in this post, you’ll learn about:

what business English is
why you might want to teach business rather than general English
the skills you need to teach business English online
how to find work as a business English teacher
7 tips for teaching English to business professionals
How To Teach Business English Online: A Comprehensive Guide
So, in this post, you’ll learn about: what business English is why you might want to teach business rather than general English the skills you need to teach business English online how to find work as a business English teacher 7 tips for teaching English to business professionals
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Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Japanese. Short Stories in Japanese for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students from low-mid intermediate level of Japanese. Mapped to B1 and approaching B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening, and most importantly, enjoyment
The TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) industry is not well-regulated and there can be some horror stories regarding bad schools. But you can avoid being another anecdote if you know what you’re getting yourself into and use your smarts to avoid bad online schools. 

In this post, I’ll guide you in your search for places to teach English online with 5 ways to find trustworthy online English teaching jobs.
5 Ways To Find Trustworthy Online English Teaching Jobs
The TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) industry is not well-regulated and there can be some horror stories regarding bad schools. But you can avoid being another anecdote if you know what you’re getting yourself into and use your smarts to avoid bad online schools. In this post, I’ll guide you in your search for places to teach English online with 5 ways to find trustworthy online English teaching jobs.
If you're learning Portuguese, then get ready to discover the fascinating story of Portuguese language history.

From its beginning in the Western part of the Iberian peninsula to today being the official language in 10 countries around the globe, including Brazil, the country that holds the largest number of speakers, the journey through its spread and development is a real page-turner.
Portuguese Language History: A Guide For Curious Portuguese Learners
If you're learning Portuguese, then get ready to discover the fascinating story of Portuguese language history. From its beginning in the Western part of the Iberian peninsula to today being the official language in 10 countries around the globe, including Brazil, the country that holds the largest number of speakers, the journey through its spread and development is a real page-turner.
Although learning Chinese can be tough, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to study materials to use, such as Mandarin readers.

But the quality varies. So to help you sort the wheat from the chaff, here are some suggestions that will get you reading confidently in Chinese as quickly as possible.
The 7 Best Mandarin Graded Readers To Get Fluent In Chinese With Books
Although learning Chinese can be tough, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to study materials to use, such as Mandarin readers. But the quality varies. So to help you sort the wheat from the chaff, here are some suggestions that will get you reading confidently in Chinese as quickly as possible.