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Spanish speakers use idioms a lot, and they're occasionally used in formal dialogues, so you'll hear them frequently in Spanish-speaking countries. Here are some you should learn.

• Intermediate
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This list of commonly used Spanish slang words and phrases will help you understand some of the expressions, slang phrases and colloquialisms used by native speakers.

• Vocabulary
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In Arabic, there are many ways to say hello, and each dialect has its own variations. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to greet people.

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• Beginner

Want to know how to ask 'how are you' to someone in Spanish? There are many different ways you can say it. Here's a helpful guide for beginners.

• Beginner
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In Arabic, not only can you ask, 'How are you?'' in various ways, but each dialect has its own variations. Here's a guide that covers most of them.

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• Beginner

Want to know how to order from a taco truck using only Spanish? Rather than English, use this guide to help you place your order in Spanish next time you head out for a taco.

• Beginner
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Japanese honorifics are titles that can be used to show respect and courtesy towards people of a 'superior' social status in Japan. Here's how to use them correctly.

• Grammar
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Are you learning Spanish? We’ve compiled 105 common Spanish phrases that you’ll likely need in different situations with native Spanish speakers.

• Beginner
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Native Arabic speakers will use an adaptation of Modern Standard Arabic which they refer to as 'white language' in order to be universally understood.

• Grammar
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• Linguistics

Learning languages the way children do is something adults are capable of, despite what many believe. I'll explain and demonstrate how to do this.

• Children
• Applied Linguistics
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• Listening

Here are some practical steps you can take to overcome nervousness when speaking a foreign language

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• Motivation

Traveling to France? You should learn some French phrases. I’ve gathered up 30 of the most important French phrases for you to learn before visiting France.

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• Beginner

You will never, ever learn to speak a foreign language properly without being a sociable person. Period. Full stop. End of story.

• Motivation
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For today's post I've decided to share 19 'do not do's' which I believe are hugely important for all language learners.

• Grammar
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• Productivity

Today I’ve been reflecting on the one universal, non-negotiable exercise that you can’t skip if you hope to become a fluent speaker of a foreign language: talking.

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I'd like to begin to explore some vital areas of language learning that don't receive enough attention and how increasing our understanding can have a positive impact on our progress.

• Applied Linguistics
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Fact: social risk-takers are better language learners. You’re never going to get anywhere if you let shyness, introversion or fear of what other people might think hold you back from giving it a try.

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Looking for language exchange? Part of being a good learner is coming up with creative ways to overcome challenges and one major challenge is finding opportunities to practice.

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