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Why You Should Learn A Language Under COVID-19 Lockdown

Donovan • Apr 2020 • 7

Language (online) education seems to be one of the few fields actually benefiting from the COVID-19 lockdown (for now).

French Accent Marks For Beginners (+ How To Type On PC And Mac)

Adrien Renault • Jan 2020 • 1

Today we’ll take a look at some of the French language (and our keyboard)’s most well-hidden secrets: the French accent marks.

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5 Things I Learned Speaking Arabic At An Egyptian Wedding

Eric Schenck • Jan 2020 • 1

The Egyptian wedding was awesome, and throughout the night I spoke a ton of Arabic with hardly any problems. Here are five takeaways from my experience.

Black Friday (2019) Huge Language Learning Deals [+ Gift Ideas]

Donovan • Nov 2019 • 17

Here are some huge Black Friday Language Learning (2019) deals + a few inexpensive Christmas gift ideas for language learners and those planning to travel.

21 Best And Worst Online Arabic Courses (Expert Opinion)

Donovan • Oct 2019 • 11

Today I’m going to share my opinion as an Arabic translator and lifelong learner on the best online Arabic courses available (most popular course products).

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5 Best Koine Greek Textbooks That Every Theology Student Should Own

Donovan • Jul 2019 • 6

Today I’ll share the best Koine Greek textbooks in case you’re a theology student looking for quality books or you’re unhappy with your current Greek book.

8 Absolute Best Places To Learn To Speak Irish (Gaeilge) In Ireland

Jenny Ní Ruiséil • Jun 2019 • 0

Want to learn the Irish language in Ireland? Here are some of the best centers, classes and resources in Ireland where ‘An Ghaeilge’ is alive and kicking.

Ethical Language Learning: Are We Paying Online Teachers Too Little?

Donovan • Jun 2019 • 8

Platforms like italki have made foreign language connections and finding teachers incredibly easy. But are we paying teachers less than they’re worth?