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How to keep a language learning notebook

by Michelle Baumgartner | Sep 21, 2022 | Learn

A language learning notebook keeps your studies on track. Learn how to organize a language planner to make language learning more effective.

Learn with Lingvist in Three Easy Steps

by Alejandra Fonseca De Franco | Aug 31, 2022 | Learn

How can you learn a new language with Lingvist? Follow these three easy steps to begin your language learning journey, and you’ll be fluent in no time.

Learn German with Songs

by Florian | Jun 20, 2022 | Learn-german

Music makes people come together, and it can help you learn a language. Take a look at these German songs and artists to improve your language skills.

What Languages Are Spoken in Africa? Which Should You Learn?

by Joe Fitzpatrick | Jun 16, 2022 | Learn

If you know Amharic, Hausa, Swahili, Portuguese, Arabic, English, or French, here are the places you can visit and how many people you’ll be able to speak to.

What You Need to Know about Writing Systems | Lingvist

by Joe Fitzpatrick | Jun 15, 2022 | Learn

EXPLAINED: How many different alphabets are there? What writing systems are used by languages around the world? Who invented them? And what is orthography?

Practice French Verb Conjugation | Lingvist

by Alejandra Fonseca De Franco | Jun 9, 2022 | New

A conjugation exercise for French verbs just dropped in the Lingvist app. Log in now to start your daily session, and you’ll master French verb conjugation in no time.

Learn Italian and Dutch with Lingvist

by Alejandra Fonseca De Franco | May 31, 2022 | New

Learn Italian and Dutch vocabulary with Lingvist. New language courses are available on the Lingvist app and ready for you now!

English Words with Distant Origins

by Joe Fitzpatrick | May 17, 2022 | Learn

The English language is considered to be Germanic but is also full of words that originated elsewhere and then arrived via Latin. In this article, we’ll focus on the words that made it directly into English, without first passing through Latin or any other Germanic or Romance language.

English Phrasal Verbs: To Go...

by Joe Fitzpatrick | May 17, 2022 | Learn

In this article, we’ll explore the most common English phrasal verbs that can be formed with “to go.” Understanding their meanings will help you avoid confusion when you encounter new ones in day-to-day situations.

Lingvist vs. Duolingo: Which One To Choose?

by Alejandra Fonseca De Franco | May 17, 2022 | Learn

Lingvist vs. Duolingo: which one is best for learning a new language? If you haven’t chosen a language learning app yet, here’s a review of both apps to help you make a smart decision.

Common mistakes English speakers make when speaking German

by Florian | Apr 27, 2022 | Learn-german

German can be a difficult language to learn. Here we will look at mistakes that English speakers often make when learning and speaking German.

German-Speaking Countries

by Florian | Apr 27, 2022 | Learn-german

German is not only spoken in Germany, but all around the world. We give you an overview of German-speaking countries and how they came to be.

Learn German with Movies and TV Shows

by Florian | Mar 22, 2022 | Learn-german

Films and TV shows are a fantastic way to pick up new words and phrases. Watch these great movies to improve your German listening comprehension.

Democracy and freedom vocabulary deck

by Alejandra Fonseca De Franco | Mar 22, 2022

A new vocabulary deck for English learners that focuses on democracy and freedom is available on Lingvist. Let’s bring this important conversation to the world – get started now.

Understand Verb Moods, Aspects, and Tenses

by Michelle Baumgartner | Jan 27, 2022 | New

When pursuing fluency in a particular language, you’re sure to encounter verb tenses and usages that don’t correspond with your native language. We’re going to take a look at these concepts to develop a practical understanding that will facilitate your learning journey.

British Slang

by Joe Fitzpatrick | Jan 26, 2022 | New

Learning British slang words can help you understand conversations and media from the UK, amplifying your ability to develop your communication skills in English.

Watch These Movies To Improve Your Spanish Listening Comprehension

by Joe Fitzpatrick | Jan 26, 2022

Watching Spanish movies is not just one of the best activities for listening skills, it’s also a great source of cultural context. Here are the best Spanish movies to learn from.

Learn Russian by Listening to Music

by Olga Jerjomina | Jan 26, 2022

Listening to music is one of the best ways to learn a language, and Russian is no exception. What Russian music to listen to? Read on to find out!

The Benefits of Learning Russian

by Olga Jerjomina | Jan 26, 2022 | Learn-russian

Why learn Russian? Is it for work, travel, or something else? Let’s zoom in on the benefits of learning the Russian language.

The Differences Between Spanish in Spain and Mexico

by Aubrie Amstutz | Nov 29, 2021

The Spanish spoken in most of Spain differs in several key ways from the language spoken in Mexico. Learn the differences between the Spanish in Spain vs. Mexico in this in-depth article.

The Best Spanish Podcasts for Learning the Language

by Aubrie Amstutz | Nov 3, 2021 | Learn-spanish

Learn Spanish by listening to the 12 best Spanish podcasts, for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners.

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