Unpacking Gen Z Slang: A Guide for the Uninitiated
In the ever-evolving tapestry of language, each generation contributes its unique thread, weaving in new expressions, idioms, and slang. Generation Z, the demographic cohort following Millennials, is no exception. Born in the late 1990s to early 2010s, Gen Z has been shaped by a world that is digital, fast-paced, and culturally diverse. Their slang, a […]
How to Learn a Language in 2023: The Latest Trends and Tips
Learning a language is one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences you can have in your life. It can open up new opportunities, perspectives, and connections that can enrich your personal and professional growth. However, learning a language is also not an easy task. It requires time, effort, motivation, and the right resources and strategies […]
How to Learn A Language With an Online Teacher
Are you new to online language learning? Have you thought about Skype lessons in the past but not quite sure how they work? Here are some top tips to make the most of your lessons with your online language teacher — and to make sure your lessons are useful and stress-free! 1. Choose the right […]
Memoriza los verbos irregulares más comunes en español
¿Estás estudiando español pero tienes problemas para recordar la interminable lista de verbos irregulares que existen en este idioma? Aquí te dejamos unos tips para recordarlos y un truco que va a ser muy útil para ti. Piensa en los verbos de tu propio idioma En casi todos los idiomas, el verbo irregular más común […]
Ten Commandments of Language-Learning: The Genius of Kató Lomb
Can you imagine learning not just another language, but 27 more? Kató Lomb did just that. She learned 10 languages fluently, was proficient in six more, and could understand a further 11 — so that’s 27 languages in total in which she could communicate with some degree of comfort. As an interpreter, she could switch between many of […]
False Friends: 9 Words That Mean Something Completely Different From What You Think
No matter your mother tongue, as a foreign language learner you will sometimes encounter “false friends” — expressions or words which look or sound similar in different languages, but differ significantly in meaning. If you let your false friends confuse you, you might end up saying something you would definitely NOT want to say… Forget mistaking […]
How Do You Practice Speaking When You Have No One Else to Talk to in English?
Talking to native speakers or a good teacher is definitely the most effective approach if you want to improve your foreign language communication skills, especially if you’re a beginner or an intermediate learner. But what should you do if you have only two classes per week and not many native-speaking friends yet? You know you […]
How to Write a Good Business Email in English
How many business emails do you send every day? Probably lots. Let’s face it — no matter what our jobs actually consist of, most of us do our jobs through the medium of email. We read and write them all day long. But email culture can vary from country to country, and from language to […]
How to Make the Most of Your Trial Language Lesson Online?
We asked Carmen, a popular English teacher on Langu, to share her best advice for how to approach your trial language lesson on Langu. Here’s a situation I think happens quite frequently: you’ve booked your first trial lesson on Langu, and you don’t know what to expect. You might even be feeling a bit nervous about […]
8 Old English Words We Should Bring Back
Like baby names, words go in and out of style. Overall, languages today—particularly English—are getting simpler and simpler. Old English words frequently fall out of common usage, either because they describe things that don't happen anymore or because there are easier ways to say them. Frankly, do we even need words? All we really need […]