Gymglish, Author at The Gymglish blog

The best podcasts for learning Italian

Just like complimentary learning methods such as books or movies, podcasts have established themselves as a fun and convenient way to learn a foreign language.

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15 French words used by English speakers

While Anglicisms are overrepresented around the world, the French language has also found its way into the dictionaries of neighboring countries.

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HelloTalk vs. Gymglish: which is best?

HelloTalk is a mobile application (Android and iOS) for learning foreign languages, enabling learners to connect with native speakers.

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5 untranslatable Italian words that may confuse and delight

Each language features one-of-the-kind words that can never be comfortably translated into another. As a result, such words are a tough nut to crack for native speakers (and most importantly, translators – we feel for you).

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A guide to some of Québec’s best insults and curse words (warning: may confuse the French)

French is spoken by more than 300 million around the world, and linguists predict that this figure will increase dramatically in the coming years.

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Five English-language artists to add to your playlists

Want to learn English but don’t know where to start? Then listen up!

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10 Funny French Sayings explained

There are French proverbs or sayings, and then there are French phrases and idioms. The difference is subtle, but they are all forms of expression that can throw French learners for a loop, especially when they suddenly appear in a conversation with little or no introduction.

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