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Are These 10 ‘French’ Things Actually French?

Are These 10 ‘French’ Things Actually French?

Americans really like French things. It’s pretty established. We like cooking French, dressing ...

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How Many Vowel Sounds Does English Have?

How Many Vowel Sounds Does English Have?

English has five vowels, right? A, E, I, O and U. Sometimes we count Y, too — so maybe six? While ...

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A Guide To The Many, Many Sports Idioms Of English

A Guide To The Many, Many Sports Idioms Of English

Understanding English requires a surprisingly large knowledge of sports. Even people who aren’t in...

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1 Year at Babbel: 12 Lessons in UX Research & Design

1 Year at Babbel: 12 Lessons in UX Research & Design

Meet Hannah Dean, a passionate researcher to the world of UX design, who has spent her first yea...

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A Basic Guide To American Sign Language

A Basic Guide To American Sign Language

In a world dominated by spoken words, there exists a beautiful language that dances in silence. Amer...

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Conversation Guide: How To Introduce Yourself In Spanish

Conversation Guide: How To Introduce Yourself In Spanish

When you’re just beginning your journey as a Spanish learner, it can be hard to know where to ...

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Pennsylvania Dutch: The Fastest-Growing US Minority Language

Pennsylvania Dutch: The Fastest-Growing US Minority Language

Pennsylvania Dutch is actually a misnomer: the language is not a form of Dutch, and it’s spoken in...

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A Guide To The Most Important Spanish Punctuation Marks

A Guide To The Most Important Spanish Punctuation Marks

Many languages share certain punctuation marks, so often you won’t have to relearn them from s...

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Who Invented The First Printing Press?

Who Invented The First Printing Press?

The printing press ushered in one of the greatest shifts in human society. Finally, you could dissem...

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Spanish Grammar: When To Use Ser And Estar

Spanish Grammar: When To Use Ser And Estar

The verbs ser and estar are notorious for giving Spanish learners a bit of trouble. Not only are t...

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LGBTQ+ Language And The Search For All-Inclusive Words

LGBTQ+ Language And The Search For All-Inclusive Words

Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Trans. Queer. Questioning. Intersex. Asexual. Pansexual. Non-binary. The lis...

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Shinrin-yoku: Our 7 Favorite Forest Sayings In Other Languages

Shinrin-yoku: Our 7 Favorite Forest Sayings In Other Languages

When life – and language learning – become a bit stressful, it’s important to take a moment to...

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