History of “fuck”: the many origins of the F-word
This sassy, controversial, comforting, profane and sacred four-letter word is finally getting the spotlight it deserves.
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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 Berliner, 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 rucksack?
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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.
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5 English words that come from French
Modern English takes words from several languages: Latin, German, Spanish and the language of Gauls and Gainsbourg, French. It’s generally thought that around 10,000 English words have been borrowed from French.
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The 10 most common French grammar mistakes Chinese 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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Babbel vs. Gymglish: which is best?
Launched in 2008, Babbel is an online language course platform (currently offering training in 14 languages). Babbel is available on computers, phones and tablets.
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Top Spanish slang words to put in your back pocket
Learning Spanish this summer? Want to take it beyond Feliz Navidad and No hay problema? Well, no hay problema (and Merry Christmas of course). You’ve come to the right place.
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5 dumb reasons to learn English
You’ve read our reasons to learn French, Spanish, and German, and you’re a better person for it. Today we’ll concentrate on a more obscure language, generally popular only in niche markets and in some pretentious intellectual circles.
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10 false friends in English and German
Falsche Freunde – also known as false cognates – are words that look and/or sound identical in both languages but have different meanings.
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