Gymglish, Author at The Gymglish blog

Common Italian swear words to keep your hands away

We keep saying that learning a language goes beyond mastering grammar rules and conjugation, if only someone would listen… 🤌

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German certification: all you need to know about the DSD

Administered by the Conference of Ministers of Education of the Federal Republic of Germany in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom) is a non-compulsory examination for German secondary school students to certify their level of German.

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5 contemporary TV shows to help improve your English

It’s the 21st century, and we don’t learn English by simply memorizing grammar books in the bathtub while playing the violin anymore.

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The best podcasts for learning English

Podcasts have been around in one form or another since the 1980s. In 2005 however, they exploded in popularity driven by Apple and the iTunes Music Store.

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The benefits of being bilingual

Unless you’re born and raised in a multilingual environment, studying and mastering a foreign language generally requires months – if not years – of hard work and perseverance. Now more than ever, it seems that that hard work is well worth the effort.

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The benefits of learning a language for your brain

Studies suggest that learning a second language is beneficial for the brain. In addition to developing a speaker’s cognitive skills, learning a new language stimulates pleasure zones and improves the ability to prioritize tasks.

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5 French food expressions to whet your appetite

If there’s anything the French have mastered, it’s the art of cuisine. When combined with the language of Molière and Mbappé, some savory food expressions can’t be far behind.

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French certification: all you need to know about the TCF

The TCF is an exam administered by the French National Ministry of Education. Le Test de Connaissance du Français (Test of French Knowledge) is intended for anyone wishing to obtain French nationality.

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French certification: all you need to know about the DALF

The DALF (Advanced French Language Diploma) is a French as a foreign language certification created in 1985. Issued by the French National Ministry of Education, it certifies a candidate’s competence in French.

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5 English proverbs and their meanings

Proverbs are traditional expressions used to give advice, impart wisdom, or make observations. Many of them come from centuries ago, and obviously, some of them are bulls^&$*, but still, they’re all good to know.