Tag: resource
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15 mini-missions to immerse yourself during a long weekend in Portugal
Just booked a long weekend or an intensive Portuguese course in Portugal to experience Portuguese in its natural environment? Or maybe you’ve been exploring the idea, and need a little push to convince you it’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the language. Even the briefest trip can improve your language skills, if you…
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Master the B2 TELC German writing exam with these 3 free cheat sheets
Struggling with the TELC B2 writing exam? This post breaks down the task structure and tips for success – plus free downloadable PDF help sheets to guide your practice and improvement!
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Ace the B2 TELC German speaking exam with these 3 free cheat sheets
Preparing for the TELC B2 speaking exam? This post covers everything you need to know – task types, tips, and strategies – plus free printable PDF help sheets to boost your confidence and fluency!
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Make your German flow with these 90 essential connectives for A1 to C1 learners
Is your use of German connectives feeling chaotic? Start small. These curated lists of 30 essentials per level (A1–C1) will bring clarity and flow to your German.
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16 mini-missions to level up your French whilst living in France (regardless of what the locals say)
I’m sharing 16 mini-missions to help you practise your French in everyday situations – whether you’ve just arrived in France, or you’ve been here for years speaking mostly English. From bartering at a local brocante to texting in French on Bumble BFF, these are low-stakes, real-world ways to build confidence and actually use your French.
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Structure your Italki Spanish lessons with these one-hour-a-week A1-B1 learning plans
So you’ve decided to try 1-2-1 Spanish tutoring, but a number of lessons in maybe you don’t know how you’re doing or where you’re headed. Here’s where these simple learning plans comes in for a routine of one 60-minute lesson per week.
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15 mini-missions to start to learn German in Germany (even if you’ve been living here for years without it)
I’m sharing 15 mini-missions to help you practise your German in everyday situations – whether you’ve just arrived in Germany, or you’ve been here for years speaking mostly English. From asking for change at the bakery to texting in German on Bumble BFF, these are low-stakes, real-world ways to build confidence and actually use your…
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28+ useful German idioms for B1-B2 learners (and 6 resources to master them)
Level up your German by impressing natives with their weirdest and most wonderful idioms. Whether you talk stomping bears, lucky pigs or making an elephant out of a mosquito, you’re sure to sound more fluent with these 25 German idioms.
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13 sneaky mistakes you didn’t realise you were making as a B1 German learner
So, your German is at B1 level—congrats! But are you really saying things the way a native would? Even strong B1 learners fall into sneaky language traps. In this post, we’ll uncover 13 common mistakes that might still be lurking in your German and, more importantly, how to fix them. Time for a little fine-tuning—let’s…
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The simplest (and most fun!) way to set your language goals and achieve them
Sick of failing to achieve your language goals? You don’t need a language coach, an expensive habit tracking app or to wake up at 6am to achieve ultimate productivity. Try language bingo and win over and over
