Gymglish, Author at The Gymglish blog

6 different ways to say “sorry” in French

It’s no secret that good manners are important in the French language and within French society.

The 10 most common French grammar mistakes Dutch 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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The many origins of the word “fuck”

This sassy, controversial, comforting, profane and sacred four-letter word is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.

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BOUNTY – The Word of the Month for September 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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Learn the days of the week in French

You probably don’t think much about the days of the week until it’s time to make your weekend plans, schedule an appointment or book a relaxing vacation.

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How to write the date in French

Want to visit Paris on Bastille Day to see the fireworks dazzle behind the Eiffel Tour? Or maybe you want to see the equally impressive Fêtes des Lumières in Lyon this year?

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5 ways to fine tune your decision-making process

If, like me, you are the CEO of a multinational company, with 50 employees and nearly unlimited resources at your disposal, you are likely confronted with the need to make hundreds of decisions daily.

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5 German idioms you’re unlikely to forget

Ah, German… is there a more beautiful tongue? I’m no Berliners, but ich sincerely think nicht. What better way to cement your mastery of this melodic language than to add a few more idioms to your bag?

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French numbers: how to count from 1 to 100 in French

Un, deux, trois, quatorze?! How far can you count in French? Learn how to say all the French numbers from 1 to 100.

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The 10 most common grammar mistakes in English Chinese speakers make

Spoken by more than a billion people, English is the most learned foreign language in the world. And yet English grammar, as beautiful and mysterious as it may be, gives learners a run for their money in terms of pure frustration.