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Learning a language, a thousand small stories.
Counting in Swahili, mastering the subjunctive, surprising facts about German — we dive into everything that makes a language interesting.
10 English-French false friends that are the most misleading
Actually, eventually, library, sensible… Ten false friends FR/EN that trip up even advanced learners. Exact meaning, typical misunderstandings, and mini-examples to reinforce the right reflexes.
'Tout', 'toute', 'tous', 'toutes' in French: agreement and exception
“Tout” does it all… and sows doubt. Determiner, pronoun, or adverb, it sometimes agrees, but not always. Here is the clear rule, the adverbial exception, and the case of “tout-puissant.”
Articles in Italian: usage rules and exceptions
Discover how to use Italian articles: il, lo, la, l', i, gli, le, based on the gender and the initial sound of the following word.
Counting by tens in Swahili: ten, twenty, thirty
Ten, twenty, thirty… The tens in Swahili follow a regular pattern and, for many, come from Arabic. Here’s the list, the pronunciation, and how to say 21 (ishirini na moja).
Brazilian Portuguese vs. European Portuguese: 5 key differences
PT-BR or PT-PT? Five concrete differences: pronouns (tu/você), nasal sounds, everyday words (autocarro/ônibus), spelling (AO 1990), and registers.
Did you know that Spanish is the 2nd most spoken native language in the world?
Discover why Spanish is so widespread around the world, from Spanish-speaking countries to the United States.
How many people speak German worldwide?
Discover where and how many people speak German around the world, as well as the proportion of native speakers and learners.
Counting from 1 to 10 in Swahili: pronunciation and tips
Learning to count from 1 to 10 in Swahili is an essential step with memorable tips.