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Don't Forget to Give Your Mother Language a Hug!

Feb 21, 2017 | Learn

On why our mother languages are so important for learning other languages

Easy Spanish Grammar for English Speakers: The Present

by Javier | Feb 16, 2017 | Learn-spanish

Learn how to use the present tense properly in Spanish with this easy Spanish grammar for English speakers post!

Lingvist’s Improved Milestones Mean More Motivation!

Feb 16, 2017 | New

We here at Lingvist get a really special view into how people learn with us, and nothing makes us more...

говорила or сказала

by Sabina | Jan 27, 2017 | Learn-russian

One of our users asked a very good question about our card Я же говорила. But why not сказала? Read the full explanation on using говорила or сказала.

Where Do These Words Come From?

by Joyce | Jan 17, 2017 | Learn

Do you know where these words come from? Guess and see how accurate you are (without using Google to cheat!)

Listening Exercises for German

by Hilary St Jonn | Jan 17, 2017 | Learn-german

Listening to German is a powerful way to supplement learning German with Lingvist. Here is a list of videos, podcasts and more, in German, that you can use to advance your listening comprehension skills.

German Dictionaries

by Hilary | Jan 17, 2017 | Learn-german

Learning German? Here are a list of German language dictionaries and resources that you may find useful!

4 Steps to Better Habit Building for Language Learning

Dec 30, 2016 | Learn

It might seem like a no-brainer, but one of the most important keys to successfully and effectively learning a language...

Great Collection of Bilingual Books

by Lingvist Community | Dec 20, 2016 | Learn

Reading is key to learning any language. Find some resources our community put together for reading in a foreign language.

Where to Learn Advanced English in English

by Hilary | Dec 16, 2016 | Learn

Are you an intermediate English learner who is looking to leve up your English? Our community members recommend the following for Advanced English in English.

Spanish Radio Stations

by Billetedeida | Nov 20, 2016 | Learn-spanish

If you are learning Spanish, this list of Spanish radio stations might be useful to you. Come check it out and sign up for the Spanish course with Lingvist!

France24 Free 24 Hour News Service

by Saoirse A. | Nov 12, 2016 | Learn-french

Learn about France24, an amazing resource if you are learning French!

Upcoming Language Pairs

by Jen | Oct 26, 2016 | New

Lingvist is in the middle of some really exciting developments. Here is our an update about new language pairsfor 2017!

Machine Learning Secret to Mastering Languages?

Oct 26, 2016 | Science

Type “how to learn a language” into a search bar on any popular search engine, and the next suggested word...

Verb Conjugator Resources

by Hilary | Oct 15, 2016 | Learn

Having trouble learning how to conjugate verbs? Check out our resources of verb conjugators in multiple languages, French, Spanish, German and Russian!

Cyrillic Learning Resources

by Jen and Dan | Oct 15, 2016 | Learn-russian

Want to study Russian or another Cyrillic-based language, but need to learn the alphabet? Here's a list of sources where you can find the basics and more on learning the Cyrillic (Russian) alphabet.

On Answering the Call to Learn a Language

Sep 26, 2016 | Learn

The European Council, comprised of 47 member states, is celebrating its 2016 European Day of Languages (or EDL) on September...

4 Tips to Learning French in Record Time

Dec 22, 2015 | Learn-french

Do you feel overwhelmed learning French? Perhaps you even had a minor anxiety attack? We've all been there.

Learning with Lingvist in 10 GIFS

Oct 19, 2015 | Learn

Because one gif is worth ten thousand words, we figured out it was the easiest way to summarize the Lingvist experience!

10 Local Sayings from French-Speaking Countries

Sep 14, 2015 | Learn-french

French speakers often use proverbs, sayings and expressions in the everyday's life. To make sure you don't get lost in translation, here is a selection of some local idioms from French speaking areas!

The Lingvist Mobile App Is Here!

Jun 1, 2015 | New

Today is a very special day for us at Lingvist. We’re excited to announce that we’ve just released the Lingvist mobile app for both iOS and Android.

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