Category: culture
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10 engaging French podcasts to get you from B1 to B2
So you’re ready to take the next step with your French – the wrong podcast can put you off altogether, but the right one will build your confidence and skills! Here are 10 of my favourites for B1-B2.
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12 high-quality German podcasts to get you from B1 to B2
So you’re ready to take the next step with your German – the wrong podcast can put you off altogether, but the right one will build your confidence and skills! Here are 12 of my favourites for B1-B2.
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9 surprising alternatives to Santa Claus from Western Europe that will enrich your Christmas and your understanding of your target culture
Bored of the same old Santa Claus? Check out the diversity of Western European gift bearers here!
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50 simple words & phrases to sound more fluent in A2-B1 German conversations
Do you find yourself repeatedly saying “ja,” “nein” and “bitte.” Try out any of these 50 common words and phrases, which will make any learner sound more fluent.
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10 highly entertaining Netflix German series worth watching
If you’re learning German and want to start watching German series, start with these really compelling series, all available on Netflix!
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Decoding the Brazilians: 8 things to know before you visit Brazil or hang out with Brazilians
There are so many great things to absorb about the Brazilian way that it’s hard to choose what to focus on to start with. Here are 8 things that have surprised me about hanging out with Brazilians and spending time in Brazil.
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How can I avoid tourist-trap restaurants and eat like a local when holidaying in France?
Worried about paying extortionate rates for sub-par food as a tourist in France? Avoiding this takes just a little prep, which is guaranteed get you even more excited about your holiday!
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10 great podcasts with free transcripts for A1-B2 German learners
Bored of listening to other people learn? Zone out when natives speak too quickly? Here are 6 podcasts that will actually improve your German.
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10 short and sweet subjunctive expressions you can memorise to sound more fluent in Spanish
If the subjunctive in Spanish boggles you, then start small by memorising short phrases, and sound more fluent!
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10 brilliant books on words we should all be reading
📚 My passion for language is never-ending and nowhere is this clearer than on my bookshelves 🤓 Here are 6 books on words that I’ve read and loved this year, and 4 that are on my “read next” list.
