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5 classic films to learn Spanish

Need a break from the Spanish grammar book you’ve been binging at the beach? Might we suggest a talking picture?

by Olivia

5 French insults that won’t start a fight but would still be considered rude

There are numerous ways to insult a French person. Tug on their beret, penetrate their mime box, cut a piece of cheese improperly, or take the ultimate risk and don’t look them in the eye while raising a glass.

by Antoine

Spaced repetition: how to foster long-term memorization?

Pulling an all-nighter to revise for an end-of-year exam? We’ve all been there.

by Olivia

5 films that make learning German even more wunderbar

Who can think of a better way to learn a language than by enjoying a classic German film?

by Olivia

5 watchable French series that will improve your French (and possibly entertain you)

With the arrival of streaming media platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, Disney and Apple TV, people have yet another reason to not make eye contact on public transport.

by Gymglish

5 songs for your New Year’s Eve bash that may possibly infect you with the boogie-woogie virus (proceed with caution!)

2020 is just hours away and you’re probably dreading that New Year’s Eve party: bottomless champagne, kissing beautiful strangers and counting backwards from 10 are all legitimate nightmares that kindergarten never prepared you for.

by Olivia

Learning French through stand-up

Movies, books, documentaries, podcasts, songs… these are all things that exist, as well as things that can help you progress in your language journey.

by Gymglish

9 timeless French movies every French person has seen at least once

Whether you’re headed for a wine-tasting trip to Bordeaux, a surf weekend in Biarritz, a ski excursion to Annecy or a midnight run to the épicerie, you’re likely to encounter French people along the way.

by Gymglish

What is Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving may be the most American holiday of all.

by Gymglish

5 pretty good movies that will improve your English maybe

If you want to take a break from the grammar book you’re surely reading on the beach, why not get the popcorn popping, sit back, relax and enjoy some television? It’s the latest craze that’s sweeping the nation!