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8 German movies for learners

Have you been looking for some German movies to supplement your language learning? The variety within the German movie industry really is astonishing, but we have managed to find some of the most highly-rated films to give you a taste of what’s produced for the silver screen there. They can be enjoyed with or without

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5 Films for Spanish Learners

¿Vemos una peli? Choosing a film to watch in the language you’re learning can be quite an overwhelming task. Certain foreign-language films may not be as well-known in your country as English-language films, so it’s often hard to know where to even start your search. To help you narrow down your list, we’ve come up

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Best Italian movies: 9 options for language learners

Did you know that Italy holds the record for the most Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film won by a country? This comes as no great surprise, as Italian filmmakers have always influenced the world of cinema. Non è stato per niente facile, but in this post, you will be presented with some of

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Coffee Break Travels: on the road in Pornic with Pierre-Benoît

Coffee Break French host Pierre-Benoît invites Mark to join him for a guided tour of his home town, Pornic, in the Loire Atlantique area of France. Put your French to the test with this video, all in French. We’ve provided subtitles in both French and English to help you understand everything. Mark and Pierre-Benoît visit

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Football lingo: 10 terms from around the world that every fan should know

Football. Soccer. Whatever you call it, it’s the world’s most popular sport, uniting billions across continents. As a global game, it has a global language — or rather, languages. While the rules are universal, the terms used to describe actions on the pitch can differ significantly depending on where you are in the world, and

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12 Best French movies for French learners

Watching a film in a foreign language is a great way to improve your language skills. It does wonders for your listening and comprehension skills and is also a very enjoyable way to incorporate language learning into your free time. Tuning your ear into everyday colloquial French using the best French movies for learners will