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The 21st of November marks World Television Day: a time to commemorate our love affair with TV and the many benefits it’s brought to our lives over the decades. Below, we dig a bit deeper to answer the question ‘why is World Television Day celebrated?’ and find out the

French and Spanish are two of the most popular second languages for English speakers to learn. If you’re trying to choose between the two, you might be wondering what is easier to learn, French or Spanish?

It’s no secret that learning a foreign language is a long-term ordeal. We have already covered how long it takes to learn Spanish from scratch – and you can use the same timeline for French, German, Italian, or Portuguese. With its complex alphabet, Russian will demand a few more months

Chrome extensions have absolutely changed the game for language learners, making it possible to learn while you watch your favorite shows and browse the web. These simple browser tools can automatically translate pages, show subtitles in two languages, and help you remember new words without any extra effort. In this

Confused by endless language apps? We tested 30+ language learning programs to bring you the 14 that'll actually deliver results in 2025.

If you're like most language learners, you've probably had that exciting moment during your studies when a thought hits you: "Hey, if I can learn this language... why not add another one? And another one? Maybe even ALL of them?" It's an exciting possibility, but it also raises some real

Ever tried learning a language with traditional flashcards? If you have, you probably know the feeling – that mix of determination and frustration as you watch your perfectly organized stack slowly transform into a jumbled mess of bent cards and coffee stains. And let's talk about that moment when you accidentally

As a Filipino, I love seeing people's faces light up when they hear "Maligayang Pasko!" instead of the usual "Merry Christmas." Since we Filipinos celebrate the world's longest Christmas season (yes, starting in September!), knowing these holiday greetings will serve you well for months. In this post, I'll teach you

Let's talk about flashcards for a minute. If you're learning a language, you've definitely tried them – and you've probably wondered if they're actually helping or just taking up space in your study routine. It's a fair question. With all the amazing ways to learn languages these days, should we still