At this point, you probably already feel confident when asking for and giving directions, especially because technologies like Google Maps make it relatively easy to find your way even in the most unfamiliar places. Still, let us introduce you to a few potentially new expressions and phrases that will help you discuss how far things are from one another and move you a bit further from the standard “How do I get to A from B?
Do you love autumn 🍂 ? Does it look anything like the autumn in the picture below where you are? If it does, this article will help you learn new vocabulary for discussing the season. If not, keep reading anyway—you never know when this knowledge might come in handy. We hope this post helps make your conversations about autumn a bit crisper, no matter where you are.
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert CamusRead more ›
If you are one of those people who think their first language is much richer than the target language, English, this post is for you. No, it’s not written to claim that English is “richer” or better than your mother tongue. In fact, comparing languages is hardly right because each language is fabulously rich and wonderful in its own way. It’s like comparing varieties of strawberries—they’re all different, but they’re all strawberries – sweet, juicy, and delicious.
What we want to do in this article is show you some things that English can do that some other languages may not be able to. Please don’t be too critical if you find some of these wonders less impressive. You might think, “So what? It’s the same in my language!” If that’s the case, chances are you speak a Germanic language. English, a West Germanic language, shares similarities with its “siblings” like German, Dutch, and Danish. Nevertheless, read on. We hope this post will encourage everyone to look at English from a new perspective and discover something they haven’t noticed before.
Comparing languages is like comparing varieties of strawberries—they’re all different, but they’re all strawberries – sweet, juicy, and delicious.Read more ›