Fluent in 3 months

24/08/2026

You only need to know a handful of words and phrases to start speaking a language. So how about 101 must-know Spanish phrases for Spanish learners? Here is your guide!

Learn common Spanish phrases for greetings, questions, travel and everyday conversations, plus useful Mexican expressions.

17/08/2026

Discover why nearly half of the world’s languages are at risk, and why the answer to “how many languages are there?” is far more complex and fascinating than you might expect.

Find out how many languages there are, why reliable sources give different totals, and how dialect and endangerment classifications affect the count.

10/08/2026

Water in French is l’eau. But saying this alone isn’t enough when you want to order a bottle of water in a restaurant, or when you’d like to buy some sparkling water at the supermarket. This article has you covered!

Water in French is l’eau. Learn how to use it in daily life situations, along with common adjectives that often go with water.

03/08/2026

Whether you're a beginner in Spanish or brushing up your skills, understanding the difference between *usted* and *tú* can really elevate your language game.

Learn the difference between informal and formal "you" in Spanish through the use of "tú" and "usted".

26/07/2026

I'm back in Ireland and back in the Gaeltacht and in Irish language mode! ☘️💚🇮🇪

After 7 years without a visit to the part of the country that speaks the language, my Irish is definitely rusty!

I decided to start my time in Ireland with this intensive experience at Oideas Gael's language and culture week, so I'll have momentum to use more Irish for the next month and a half so I can practise it in other parts of the country.

So far, it's coming back to me quickly!

20/07/2026

How many languages are there? Today, there are over 7,000 around the world. But in all of history, linguists think people have spoken some 31,000 different languages.

13/07/2026

You may speak fluent English… until a Brit says, "Fancy a cheeky pint? You alright, mate?"

If that sentence made you pause, this article is for you. Learn the British slang that textbooks rarely teach and sound much more at home in the UK.

Nothing will make you sound more like a Brit than using British slang or British accent words!

06/07/2026

Learning Italian isn't just about grammar.

The fastest way to sound natural is by using the expressions native speakers use every day.

In this guide, you'll discover:
✅ Italian proverbs about life
✅ Sayings about love, food, and success
✅ Popular Latin phrases
✅ Everyday Italian idioms

Start speaking more naturally today! 🇮🇹

Our favourite? “Those who sleep don’t catch fish.”

29/06/2026

🇮🇹 What if you only needed 500 Italian words to understand most everyday conversations?

The truth is, native Italians don't use hundreds of thousands of words in daily life. By focusing on the most common vocabulary, you can start understanding real conversations much faster than you think.

In this guide, you'll discover:
✅ The 100 most useful nouns
✅ The most important verbs you'll use every day
✅ Essential adjectives, adverbs, and question words
✅ The core vocabulary that gives you the biggest return on your study time

With just 500 words, you can understand most Italian conversations.

22/06/2026

Korean proverbs often reflect the communal values, resilience, respect towards elders and nature, and the philosophical outlook that has guided life in Korea through the centuries.

Korean proverbs offer us a window into Korean thought, ethics, and traditions. Here are 15 for you to learn.