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German past tenses: when to use the imperfect tense in spoken German
When talking about events in the past in German, we often have to make the choice between using the perfect tense and the imperfect tense,
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Hard and soft C and G sounds in Italian: learn how to pronounce these letters
If you’re an Italian learner, you’ll know that there are some interesting pronunciation points that take a little getting used to. One of the key
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‘Jouer à’ or ‘jouer de’? The verb ‘to play’ in French
Saying “to play” in French initially seems straightforward: jouer. However, do you know the difference between jouer à and jouer de? We receive many questions
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10 essential Spanish expressions with ‘tener’
Tener is likely one of the very first verbs that you came across in your Spanish-learning journey. As you’ll know, the basic meaning of tener
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Mastering prepositions of location in German: a handy guide
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of prepositions of location in German. So, whether you’re a beginner just starting your German journey, or a
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When to use ‘di’ and ‘da’: Italian prepositions
Do you know the difference between di and da? These two Italian prepositions are easily confused by learners of the language, but in this article
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‘Du’, ‘des’, ‘au’ and ‘aux’: a guide to French contractions
As French learners, you have probably come across many words in French that may be short, but which can be tricky to get your head
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Spanish question words: with or without an accent?
With accent marks and upside-down question marks, there is a lot to think about when it comes to using Spanish question words. This is why
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Deciphering the dative and accusative cases: exploring two-way prepositions in German
Understanding which case to use when talking about locations and destinations can be a game-changer in your German-learning journey. Today we’re focusing on prepositions of
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How do you say ‘I like’ in Italian: ‘mi piace’ vs ‘mi piacciono’
As a learner of Italian, you’ve probably already come across mi piace and mi piacciono. These are our two essential phrases for expressing likes and
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What does ‘on’ mean in French? Find out the 3 meanings of this pronoun
You’ve probably come across the word on in French many times. It’s a very versatile word, but this means that it can be challenging to
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What’s the difference between ‘how much’ and ‘how many’?
Do you know when to use how much and how many in English? It can be confusing, but don’t worry – there are some clear
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3 suffixes to expand your Spanish vocabulary
Learning new vocabulary can seem like a daunting task for any language learner. This is why we’re going to look at some tips and tricks
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A guide to German pronunciation: ‘sch’, ‘ei’, ‘ie’ and more
German pronunciation can, at times, seem daunting when you’re learning the language, but once you get the hang of some of the most common sounds
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How do you know if a noun is masculine or feminine in Italian?
Is there an easy way to know the gender of a noun in Italian? You probably already know from your experience with Italian that it
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What’s the difference between ‘à cause de’ and ‘grâce à’?
À cause de and grâce à are easy to get mixed up. This is because, depending on the context, both phrases can be translated as “because
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How to pronounce ‘Tuesday’ and ‘Thursday’
Do you know how to say the words Tuesday and Thursday correctly in English? These two words can be confusing when it comes to pronunciation.
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A guide to making negative statements in Spanish
Making negative statements in Spanish can be challenging for learners. The negative in Spanish works differently from English which can mean it’s easy to make
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Negation in German: ‘nein’, ‘nicht’ and ‘kein’
Making negative sentences in German does not have to be a negative experience! If you understand how to use nein, nicht and kein then you
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How to apologise and ask for permission in Italian
“I’m sorry!” – a very common phrase in any conversation, but what is the best way to say sorry in Italian? There are many ways