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Mate: how to make it, and everything you need to know about it

Ever wondered what that "wet grass in a bowl" -looking drink that Argentinians drink is? Well, it's mate (mah-TAY), and here's everything you need to know about it: the lingo, the recipe, and some cultural notes so you don't make a fool of yourself.

Learn Italian

Italian Basics: What You Need to Know About Verbs

In this article, we’ll talk about the five most common struggles that learners have with Italian verbs — the one element that a sentence cannot exist exist without.

Learn Korean

The Diverse Voices of Korea: An Exploration of South Korean Dialects

South Korea is a country rich in culture, history, and linguistic diversity. While the Korean language might sound uniform to outsiders, it's woven with various dialects that reflect the unique characteristics of its different regions. But, first things first, what exactly is a dialect?

Learn Japanese

Is Japanese really that hard?

The difficulty of the Japanese language has been a topic of discussion among language learners and researchers for quite some time. To be blunt, many consider it to be a challenging language to master. As a learner, though...

Linguistics

Language fossilization: What it is and how to overcome it

So, it's been a few years into your language learning journey, and: you’ve noticed you keep repeatedly make the same mistakesyou feel stuck, and you don’t know why you aren’t

Taiwanese Learning Resources | Glossika

The Future of Taiwanese Hokkien in a Mandarin-Dominant Taiwan

If you're a bit familiar with Taiwan, you're likely aware that its linguistic landscape is far more diverse than just Mandarin Chinese. Despite its relatively small size, Taiwan boasts a rich diversity of

GlossikaLive

An Overview of the Middle East's Languages | Glossika Live #1

On May 10th we held our first Glossika Live session, during which Glossika's very own Imad provided a crash-course overview and comparison of four Middle Eastern languages: (Modern Standard) Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish, and

Learn Finnish

How I learned Finnish grammar… without studying it

I had just bought the most beautiful engagement ring in California. I was back in my hometown in northern Sweden. I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this lovely young lady. The only thing was, she grew up speaking a completely different language than me: Finnish.

Learn Spanish

How (and Why) to Use Poetry to Improve your Spanish

The massive popularity of Spanish comes with a fantastic advantage: there are countless resources to choose from. Hispanic literature is among them, but poems usually go unnoticed in comparison to the attention given

Learn Spanish

70 Funny Spanish Phrases Every Spanish Learner Should Learn

Learning a new language can be both exciting and challenging. One aspect that adds an extra layer of fun to the process is discovering the humorous side of a language. In this article, we've compiled 70 humorous Spanish phrases that every learner should know when learning Spanish.

Learn Spanish

21 Ways to Greet People in Spanish

Today we’ll go over 21 greetings/introductions you can use to say “hello” in Spanish — plus when and how to use each one. Are you ready? Vamos!

Exploring The Humorous Side Of the Italian Language: Six Expressions To Amuse Your Interlocutors

Largely renowned for its top-tier cuisine, architectural wonders, and constellation of dialects, Italy is a cultural giant that needs little introduction.Beyond its most prominent hallmarks, Italy also boasts a particular penchant for

Discussion

How to graduate from "learner's" content to "native" content

Hey everyone, my name is Ethan. I’m a long-time language learner and Co-Founder and CEO of Refold.Like many people, I struggled a long time with learning languages. When I began learning

Learn Tagalog

Tagalog Language Overview: A Bigger Picture For Beginners

Tagalog, the heart and soul of the Philippines, is a language as vibrant as the archipelago it hails from. It's not just a means of communication but a reflection of our rich history

Learn Chinese

English Speakers, Learn These Sounds To Improve Your Mandarin Pronunciation

Mandarin is generally considered to be one of the most difficult languages to learn for English speakers due to its writing system and its pronunciation. Many English speakers struggle with its tones and

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