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

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

Learn how to use direct and indirect object pronouns in Spanish with our linguist Spanish specialist, Javier!

Learning a new language? Custom Decks is a feature that allows you to turn any text into a vocabulary course.

Check out these 10 tips to learn any new language faster. They will help you achieve your goals more easily and make learning a fun activity that you'll look forward to every day.