O'zapft is! - An Oktoberfest Grammar Lesson
But what does "O’zapft is" mean? The simple answer is: “It’s tapped!”. The complicated answer is of course a lot more fun.
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The Difference between Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation
There are two kinds of interpretation in language services: simultaneous and consecutive.
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3 Health Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language
In addition to boosting your job prospects, growing your business, and enhancing your travel experiences, you can add improving your health to the list of benefits associated with language learning.
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3 Advantages to Language Learning as an Adult
It’s common knowledge that children have a remarkable aptitude for picking up foreign languages, absorbing new sounds, phrases, and modes of speech quickly and—seemingly—with considerably less effort than adults.
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Top Ten Foreign Languages Spoken in the U.S.
Can you guess the top languages spoken in the so-called “melting pot” of the world? A quick glance at the most popular languages in the U.S., besides English, illustrates the nickname still fits.
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Learn These 100 Words to Speak Another Language
There are no two ways about it: starting to learn a new language is daunting. Some of the most widely spoken languages in the world have over 200,000 words in their lexicon — it would take years to memorize and confidently use every single one.
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How to Say "Please" and "Thank You" in 5 Languages
There are many useful phrases to learn when traveling abroad, but two of the most important are simply "please" and "thank you."
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How to Say "Have a good weekend" in 5 Languages
When it comes to traveling abroad for business or vacation, knowing the cultural norms of the country you are visiting enhances your ability to be a polite tourist and pleasant corporate partner.
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8 Interesting Facts About the Italian Language
October marks National Italian Heritage Month, and the third week of the month is designated as Italian Language Week: la settimana della lingua italiana.
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