Gymglish, Author at The Gymglish blog

Rosetta Stone vs. Gymglish: which is best?

Launched in 1992, Rosetta Stone offers a range of software for learning languages. Rosetta Stone is available in 24 languages.

by Gymglish

PLEDGE – The Word of the Month for November 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.

by Gymglish

From 20 to 50: How to manage growing pains

If, like me, your business has undergone major growth in the past few years, then you know exactly how hard it is to come to grips with a meteoric rise to success. From the press to the personal assistants to the pomade that I now have to import in bulk from Thailand, things can change […]

by Gymglish

What is Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving may be the most American holiday of all. It involves eating obscene amounts of food, yelling at your family (usually your in-laws), and watching hours of football on TV.

by Gymglish

A Guide to Basic French Words and Phrases to Help You Fake It Until You Make It

If you’re planning to travel to Martinique or Seychelles to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it may be a good idea to brush up on a few common French words for everyday life.

by Gymglish

5 most common false friends in Spanish and English

Falsos amigos – also known as false friends – are words that are identical or similar in spelling or sound in two languages, but actually have wildly different meanings. They’re tough cookies, but together we swallow them all.

by Gymglish

French speaking countries

Did you know that French – alongside English, – is a language spoken on all five continents? With over 80 million native speakers worldwide, French is the official language in 29 countries, and is the second most-used official language.

by Gymglish

5 English idioms you’ll want to use forever

Did you know there are an estimated 25,000 idiomatic expressions in the English language? That’s more than even the smartest African Grey Parrot knows.

by Gymglish

BRA – The Word of the Month for October 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.

by Gymglish

Happy Halloween

On October 31st, many celebrate Halloween. The holiday is popular worldwide, especially for monsters who finally get a chance to be themselves.