Speaking a language goes beyond word-for-word translations, and this is never more evident than when you learn idioms. French idioms are multi-word phrases that express an idea as a whole but wouldn’t necessarily make sense literally or in direct translat... See more
Writing in French is often easier than speaking, because you have time to think, select challenging vocabulary, and check your grammar. With more practice, you’ll master what makes French unique, including its accent marks, contractions, word order, and b... See more
You need surprisingly few Spanish phrases to travel confidently around Spain or other Spanish-speaking countries and connect with locals and the culture. Like staples in a wardrobe, having a solid foundation of these basic Spanish phrases will help you na... See more
Saying “Thank you” in French is as simple as merci in almost any situation. To show more enthusiasm, you can say merci beaucoup (thank you very much), but showing appreciation and gratitude in French doesn’t require too many words. You’ll enjoy positive i... See more
When you’re learning French numbers, you get a lot of reward for your effort. You only need to know around 30 different words to be able to say numbers from 0 to 100. This supports a lot of beginner learner goals, like being able to understand and talk ab... See more