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How to Flirt in French like a Local
So you’re interested to learn how to flirt in French? Well, you’re in the right place! French, the language of love. As a Romance language, almost anything can sound lovely in French. Though, in order to sweep someone off their feet you might want to know a few words and phrases to really go that extra mile. The incredible thing about French is that it is spoken by more than 300 million people, making it the 5th most spoken language globally. So at some point in your life there is a good chance you’ll run into a French speaker. A bonus of learning to flirt is that it is a…
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Ultimate and Printable Guide: Basic French for Travelers
Once it is safe to travel again, are you planning on visiting France? France is the most-visited country in the world, with nearly 90 million people visiting annually (in a normal year that is!). French is estimated to be spoken fluently by approximately 235 million people. That means that the French you learn for your trip will likely be useful again in the future as well! It is a great idea to have some knowledge of basic French words and phrases in your repertoire before departing on your trip. In major cities like Paris, it may be true that many people know some English, but most still use French. The…
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5 Minute Beginners Guide to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)
Have you ever seen those wonky letters under a dictionary definition and wondered? What the heck do those symbols mean? If so you’re in the exact right place. In five minutes, you’ll be on your way to reading those like a pro. First off, what is IPA? IPA, or the International Phonetic Alphabet, is a system of standardized speech sounds. That may sound complicated so let’s back up for a second. English is a pretty confusing language to speak, some of this comes from the fact that English letters are not 1:1 with English sounds. For example, the letter ‘T’ can be pronounced like the ‘t’ in ‘tree’ or the…
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Awesome Hawaiian Words You Can Learn In Under 2 Minutes
What’s not to love about Hawaii? I have visited the Hawaiian islands many times myself and will definitely be going again soon (when it is safe of course!). There is so much these islands have to offer for every kind of traveler; whether you’re looking to take your first trip, find an exciting new adventure, or just relax in the sun. No matter the kind of trip, this post will give you the Hawaiian words you need to know! One of the best things about visiting Hawaii, no matter which island you visit, is getting to experience the wonderful Hawaiian culture. From the second you leave the plane, and the…
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Foreign Travel Words you need to know that English just doesn’t have!
Do you find yourself always dreaming of your next trip? As soon as one adventure ends, you’re thinking up your next one? If this is the case, odds are you have heard of the English word ‘wanderlust’ before, and won’t be shaking that desire to travel any time soon. This post will hopefully find you some new words to describe your wanderlust! So in honour of the languages I have been personally been learning recently (German, French, and Swedish), here are six foreign travel words to help you describe that ever-present wanderlust you have been feeling. Fernweh | German | Noun [ˈfɛrnve:] This is a German word that literally translates…
