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Have you ever watched a foreign film and marveled at how the subtitles capture not just the words, but the essence of what's being said? Or perhaps you've listened to a podcast and wondered how the transcript manages to convey every 'um' and '

Asian languages are gaining popularity worldwide, and for good reason. With about 1.5 billion people learning foreign languages globally, Mandarin Chinese has become a top choice, boasting over 100 million learners. This surge is largely due to China's growing economic influence. But here's the thing:

As we find ourselves in the last quarter of the year, it's a great time to reflect on our goals and accomplishments. For many of us, language proficiency exams are on that list, especially in our increasingly globalized world. These exams can unlock new opportunities for study, work,

If you’re learning Spanish or are thinking of taking it up as a second language, you may be wondering what the various Spanish dialects are - and why on Earth there are so many of them?! But before we get into all that… What Is A Dialect, Anyway? A

So you want to learn Italian, but you don't know where to begin? If you're a native English speaker, the great news is that you've picked the perfect new language, because learning Italian is actually surprisingly straightforward. We've compiled some of our

George R. R. Martin's novel series, A Song of Ice and Fire, is perhaps one of the most successful epic fantasy stories of all time. The series has become so popular worldwide to the point it inspired spinoff shows. One of the reasons for its popularity? The uniquely

Remember that time you confidently ordered coffee in Paris, only to receive a confused look and a croissant instead? Yeah, me too. Learning a new language can feel like trying to decipher an alien code sometimes. But here's the thing: as an English speaker, you've already

Ever wanted to surprise your Arabic-speaking friends with a birthday wish that'll make their day? You're in for a treat! Birthdays are a big deal no matter where you're from, and there's something special about celebrating in someone's native language.

One of the most enjoyable and effective ways of learning a new language is doing language exchange. Although it is commonly seen as just having conversations with a native speaker, language exchange is much more than that. So today, we'll talk about how to do language exchange right