Anna-Karin Sager 
There’s nothing to stop you wow-ing everyone by suddenly becoming a fluent Italian speaker. You’re ready for that, aren’t you? All you need to get started is determination and some apps to learn Italian. But which ones offer the best services? Value for money? The best range of lessons on everything from Italian vocabulary to … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the dulcet tones of Italian. It’s easy to imagine yourself chatting away in fluent Italian, snacking on bruschetta and sipping wine. But how easy is it learn? And how can you do it? Well, below we’ve gathered over 50 of the best resources to help you learn Italian. But first and … Read more
Hurra! Someone’s birthday is coming up and you want to know how to say happy birthday in Swedish. It’s always nice to congratulate someone in their native language, but there’s more to it than that. You’ll be asking yourself questions like; how do Swedes sing the ‘happy birthday’ song? Is it true that there’s no … Read more
Swedes aren’t world renowned for having impeccable manners, at least not from an English-speaking perspective. But there’s a reason why ABBA went all out with Thank You For The Music. We might not have a word for please, but we Swedes do love to say thank you. Want to know how to say thank you … Read more
There might be only one country where the natives prefer you to speak English rather than the native language. And that’s Sweden. It’s virtually impossible to learn Swedish by talking to Swedes. All because they’re so dang keen to show how great at English they are. Sigh. But fear not! As a half-Swede I can … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, German can be an exceptionally beautiful language. It’s logical, rhythmic and full of quirks! Whether you want to learn German so you can converse with family overseas or you’re planning a move to Germany, you need to learn the language. But where do you start, and what do you do once … Read more
There are hundreds of reasons why you might want to learn French. Love, adventure, curiosity, the pursuit of knowledge. Whatever your reason, you’ll be in need of the best resources to maximize your chances at becoming fluent. Let’s get one thing straight. Learning French can be done on any budget, using as few or as … Read more
Good news! English is a Germanic language, so you’ve already got a head start if you’re reading this article. Unfortunately, that isn’t enough to make you fluent in one day. To truly master Deutsch, you’ve got to be dedicated, thorough, and of course, you’ll need some books to learn German. Every time you catch an … Read more
Some Italian words are universal: pizza, pasta, cappuccino…but beyond the realm of dining, things can get a little more complicated. Whatever your reasons for learning Italian, you’ll want to be prepared with the best possible chances of mastering it. To do that, you’ll need some books to learn Italian. As the Italians say, we’re “buono come … Read more
Many of us French learners recognize the horrifying familiarity of this scenario: the shame of answering “un petit peu” when a French speaker asks you the dreaded question: “parlez vous Francais?” But not anymore! We’ve listed the best books to learn French, as well as the best French books for beginners, audiobook recommendations, and even … Read more
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