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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.

Direct/Indirect Object Pronouns in Spanish

by Javier | Sep 22, 2021

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

Create your own vocabulary courses with Custom Decks

by Alejandra | May 21, 2021

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

10 Tips to Learn Any New Language Faster

Feb 12, 2021

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.

The 6 Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn

Jan 29, 2021

Not sure what language to learn? Here are the six easiest languages for English speakers to learn.

3 Great Tips for Learning Two Languages (or More!) at Once

by Aubrie Amstutz | Jan 11, 2021

Follow these three great tips to stay sane while you tackle the challenge of learning multiple languages at once.

How To Master the German Language in No Time

by Ryan | Dec 18, 2020 | Learn-german

This is the story of Ryan, a Lingvist user who was able to learn and master the German language in order to study abroad.

13 Practical Tips for Learning French

by Jennifer Geacone-Cruz | Dec 8, 2020 | Learn-french

Find 13 practical tips here on how to learn French with confidence and overcome your fears (and the language) in the process. Check them out!

Repetition Works! How To Learn a New Language with Spaced Repetition

by Aubrie Amstutz | Nov 30, 2020

What is spaced repetition and how can it help you acquire a language faster? Lingvist uses spaced repetition to show you words at the optimal times for you to remember them.

9 Fun and Easy Ways To Learn Spanish at Home

by Aubrie Amstutz | Nov 20, 2020

Check out these fun, creative, and cheap ways to incorporate Spanish into your daily routine! Learn Spanish from the comfort of your home, with only your phone or computer.

3 Simple Steps for Learning a New Language

by Jennifer Geacone-Cruz | Nov 11, 2020

Follow these three very simple steps for learning a new language and achieve all your language learning goals without dying in the process.

The History of the Spanish Language

by Aubrie Amstutz | Nov 2, 2020 | Learn-spanish

Did you know that Spanish is the world's second-most widely spoken native language? Discover the history of the Spanish language, which has navigated the rise and fall of empires.

How Many Words Does the German Language Have?

by Aubrie Amstutz | Oct 21, 2020 | Learn-german

Find out how many words are estimated to exist in the German language and how many you need to learn to become fluent.

Just Finished the Course, Now What?

by Ken | Oct 19, 2020 | Learn

Have you finished all the new words in the general Lingvist course and aren't sure what to next? Then check out this article!

Best Language Dictionaries

by Ken | Oct 12, 2020 | Learn

Dictionaries are a language learner's best friend. Here is a list of multilingual dictionaries to help you with your langauge studies.

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