The Gymglish blog

by Andrew

The differences between UK and US English

More than just tom-ay-to / tom-ah-to

TRADE – The Word of the Month for February 2021

Every month, we take a look at a word in the headlines, in English, for your English. See more at The Word of the Month.

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“When learning a new language, learners should focus on their strengths, not their weaknesses” Adrien Rennesson, Gymglish Partner

Les Petits Bilingues is a language school serving individual learners across France. Their approach is personalized and adapted to each learner’s needs. Les Petits Bilingues and Gymglish have been partners since 2019.

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5 Spanish insults and curses to swear in style

If you’re thinking of making the sacred choice of learning Spanish, we suggest you start with the profane.

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The 10 most common Spanish grammar mistakes French speakers make

Thought grammar was a mere detail in your language learning process? We’re here to deliver some bad news: you’ve got it all wrong.

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English certification: 6 things to know about the IELTS

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a standardized English certification for measuring the English language communication skills of non-native speakers.

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5 French argot words that will increase your crédibilité dans la rue

If you’re approaching French fluency, or curious about the rough and tumble lexicon of the back alleys of Bordeaux, we suggest you complete your daily online French lessons Frantastique, because in full disclosure, we work for Frantastique.

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English certification: 6 things to know about Linguaskill (BULATS)

Formerly known as BULATS (Business Language Testing Service), Linguaskill is an English test taken on a computer that measures your level of English. Linguaskill is recognized all over the world.

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English certification: 6 things to know about the TOEFL

The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a standardized English test created in 1964 and adapted to a common academic curriculum. It is intended for people whose native language is not English.

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5 dumb reasons to learn German

Guten Tag, Freunde and Feinde alike! We’ve already made a serious post about why learning German is a good idea. That one was largely targeted at robots, and entirely in French.

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English certification: 6 things to know about the TOEIC®

The TOEIC® (Test of English for International Communication) is an English test used by more than 14,000 companies, government agencies and learning programs across 160 countries around the world.