The Mezzofanti Guild - Language Learning Made Simple BlogLearning a foreign language or want to and don't know where to start? I'll show you the best tips, tricks and hacks to simplify your language learning.https://www.mezzoguild.com/My 11 Month Progress Video Learning The Korean Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/11-months-learning-korean/https://www.mezzoguild.com/11-months-learning-korean/I've been learning the Korean language now for 11 months and this a quick progress video of me speaking at my current level. Definitely getting better!Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT6 Travel Observations That Have Matured Me as a Human Beinghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/6-travel-observations/https://www.mezzoguild.com/6-travel-observations/One of things I'm most thankful for is how much I've matured and grown as a person because of my overseas adventures over many years. Here are 6 reasons why.Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT3 Week Korean Language Progress (+ Alphabet Advice)https://www.mezzoguild.com/3-week-korean-video-foreign-alphabet-advice/https://www.mezzoguild.com/3-week-korean-video-foreign-alphabet-advice/With today's post comes my very first progress video in Korean - of course it's really slow and full of mistakes but I'm determined to show you the 'warts and all' stages as I improve in the language.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT21 Totally Random And Bizarre Language Learning Experienceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/21-completely-random-experiences-of-a-language-learner/https://www.mezzoguild.com/21-completely-random-experiences-of-a-language-learner/I wanted to write a nice little motivational piece today but I thought I'd share a few random, bizarre and insane cultural experiences I've had with you instead.Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT8 Important Things You Should Do On An Immersion Trip Abroadhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/8-important-things-to-do-language-immersion-trip/https://www.mezzoguild.com/8-important-things-to-do-language-immersion-trip/Today I'm going to share with you 8 important things you should do on an immersion trip abroad if you want to come home fluent in a foreign language.Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT19 Things You Shouldn't Do When Learning A Foreign Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/19-dont-dos-learning-a-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/19-dont-dos-learning-a-language/For today's post I've decided to share 19 'do not do's' which I believe are hugely important for all language learners.Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow I Traced My Family Lineage Back To 1600's Germanyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/ancestry/https://www.mezzoguild.com/ancestry/The records I found through Ancestry.com were so detailed that I was able to trace most of my father's line back to the 1600's to a little cluster of villages in Germany.Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT4 Helpful Tips To Help You Learn Ancient Languages Betterhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/ancient-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/ancient-languages/Today I'll offer a few tips that will really help you learn ancient languages better.Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow A 2,300 Year Old Proverb Helped Me Learn Languageshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/ancient-wisdom-that-made-me-a-success-story/https://www.mezzoguild.com/ancient-wisdom-that-made-me-a-success-story/Today I want to share a simple yet profound piece of wisdom that I came across 10 years ago which radically changed me as a learner, especially with languages.Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow To Stop Anxiety When Speaking A Foreign Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/anxiety/https://www.mezzoguild.com/anxiety/Here are some practical steps you can take to overcome nervousness when speaking a foreign languageSun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTArabic and Hebrew: Why Semitic Languages Are Not Difficulthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-and-hebrew-semitic-languages-are-not-difficult/https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-and-hebrew-semitic-languages-are-not-difficult/I read a lot of comments on forums and other blogs, and have received emails from people asking questions about the difficulty of Semitic languages like Arabic and Hebrew.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT100+ Best Arabic Boy Names And Their Meanings (With Audio)https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-boy-names/https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-boy-names/Here you'll find a detailed list of some of the best and most popular Arabic boy names along with their audio pronunciation and meaning/etymology.Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT55 Useful Arabic Proverbs (Multiple Dialects + Translations)https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-proverbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-proverbs/Let's learn some Arabic proverbs! In this list, you'll learn some of the most important (common and uncommon) Arabic proverbs in different dialects.Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow Arabic Speakers From Different Countries Understand Each Otherhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-white-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-white-language/Native Arabic speakers will use an adaptation of Modern Standard Arabic which they refer to as 'white language' in order to be universally understood.Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT5 Things I Learned Speaking Arabic At An Egyptian Weddinghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-egyptian-wedding/https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-egyptian-wedding/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.Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT100+ Best Arabic Girl Names And Their Meanings (With Audio)https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-girl-names/https://www.mezzoguild.com/arabic-girl-names/Here you'll find a detailed list of some of the best and most popular Arabic girl names along with their audio pronunciation and meaning/etymology.Sun, 10 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT7 Best Courses & Apps To Learn American Sign Language (ASL)https://www.mezzoguild.com/asl-apps-and-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/asl-apps-and-courses/Looking for the best online American Sign Language (ASL) course to learn how to sign? Here are the best apps and courses available for it.Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhy Language Immersions Fail: Unwillingness To Assimilatehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/assimilate-to-learn-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/assimilate-to-learn-languages/Picking up a new language should begin with a willingness to cast aside one’s own cultural identity temporarily and wear a new one.Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTNo, There's No Duolingo ASL. Try These Options Instead.https://www.mezzoguild.com/asl-duolingo/https://www.mezzoguild.com/asl-duolingo/There currently is no ASL (American Sign Language) on Duolingo, but there are some even better alternatives for ASL learners.Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use Audacity For Language Learning [+ Subtitles]https://www.mezzoguild.com/audacity/https://www.mezzoguild.com/audacity/There's a great trick for using Audacity to create language snippet labels and then convert them into minimally-distracting .SRT subtitles. Let me show you.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTAustralian English: Here's Why It's The Best Variety In The Worldhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/aussie-australian-english-the-best-english/https://www.mezzoguild.com/aussie-australian-english-the-best-english/I thought it'd be a good idea to write this post and explain a thing or two about what I believe to be the best variety of English in the world.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTThe Aboriginal Australian Languages Native To Each Capitalhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/australian-aboriginal-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/australian-aboriginal-languages/What are the indigenous languages from each Australian state or territory capital? Here's a summary of them all (alive and extinct).Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTThere's No Babbel Arabic But Here Are Some Better Optionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-arabic/There currently is no Babbel Arabic but the good news is, there are some even better course and app alternatives for Arabic learners.Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTThere's No Babbel Chinese But Here Are Some Better Optionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-chinese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-chinese/There currently is no Babbel Chinese but the good news is, there are some even better course and app alternatives for Mandarin Chinese learners.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTThere's No Babbel Greek But Here Are Some Better Optionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-greek/https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-greek/There currently is no Babbel Greek but the good news is there are some even better course and app alternatives for Greek learners.Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTBabbel vs Duolingo: I Honestly Wouldn't Use Either Of Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-vs-duolingo/https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-vs-duolingo/Babbel and Duolingo are two of the most popular and well-known platforms for language learning. They have some similarities but many differences.Sat, 15 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMTThere's No Babbel Japanese But Here Are Some Better Optionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-japanese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-japanese/There currently is no Babbel Japanese but the good news is, there are some even better course and app alternatives for Japanese learners.Wed, 21 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTThere's No Babbel Korean (Here Are Some Better Options)https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-korean/https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-korean/There currently is no Babbel Korean but the good news is there are some even better course and app alternatives for Korean learners.Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTBabbel vs Rosetta Stone: If I Had To Choose, I Would Pick RShttps://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-vs-rosetta-stone/https://www.mezzoguild.com/babbel-vs-rosetta-stone/Babbel and Rosetta Stone are two of the most popular and well-known platforms for language learning. They are starkly different products with very different methodology.Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTBack To Georgia For More Language Immersion... Finallyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/back-to-georgia/https://www.mezzoguild.com/back-to-georgia/Next week I'm heading back to one of my favorite parts of the world again to catch up with old friends, get in some adventure and of course, revisit the language.Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Master A Foreign Language Using The Chunking Methodhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/basic-fluency-to-language-mastery/https://www.mezzoguild.com/basic-fluency-to-language-mastery/Today I'm going to share a video with you demonstrating one of my simple, routine methods for learning any language.Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT40+ Most Beautiful Words In French + Their Meaningshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/beautiful-french-words/https://www.mezzoguild.com/beautiful-french-words/Curious to know which words are the most beautiful in the French language? This list is for you.Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTThings Every New Korean Language Learner Should Be Aware Ofhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/beginner-korean-learners/https://www.mezzoguild.com/beginner-korean-learners/I'm going to share a handful of fundamentals and things I''ve observed here that I believe everyone should be aware of when tackling the Korean language.Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Beginner’s Guide To Learning Modern Greek (How To Get Started)https://www.mezzoguild.com/beginners-guide-to-modern-greek/https://www.mezzoguild.com/beginners-guide-to-modern-greek/So you’ve decided to start learning Greek? You need a guide to get started and that's what this post is for. If you find that learning Greek is really for you, be assured that it is a journey well worth it.Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTBenny Lewis' Mandarin Mission And Steve Kaufmann's Responsehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/benny-lewis-mandarin-mission-and-steve-kaufmann/https://www.mezzoguild.com/benny-lewis-mandarin-mission-and-steve-kaufmann/I decided to make a quick video response to Benny Lewis' latest mission to learn Mandarin Chinese to C1 fluency along with Steve Kaufmann's subsequent video criticizing his attempt.Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT40 Excellent Arabic Listening Resources In All Dialectshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/best-arabic-listening-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-arabic-listening-resources/Here you'll find some excellent links to high quality material online that will improve your listening skills in Arabic.Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT5 Best Koine Greek Textbooks That Every Theology Student Should Ownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/best-books-to-learn-koine-greek/https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-books-to-learn-koine-greek/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.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT8 Best Interactive Whiteboards For Classrooms & Remote Learninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/best-interactive-whiteboards/https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-interactive-whiteboards/Interactive whiteboards and Smart boards have become seriously useful tools for language teachers in the modern era.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTWhy The Best Language Learners Focus On More Than Just Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/best-language-learners-focus/https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-language-learners-focus/Brilliance in foreign language learning depends on you striving as much as possible to 'become' a person of that society.Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTBest Resources For Teaching Your Child A Second Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/best-resources-to-teach-child-foreign-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-resources-to-teach-child-foreign-language/In this post, I want to share some of the tools and methods we’re using to support our child's second language development.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMTThe Fail-Safe Way To Learn Foreign Language Vocabularyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/best-way-to-learn-vocabulary/https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-way-to-learn-vocabulary/If you can grasp this then you'll learn vocabulary a lot faster and more effectively.Sat, 09 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTThe Best Video Sites For Language Learning In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-video-sites-for-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/best-video-sites-for-language-learning/Here I've begun to compile a list of the best and most popular online resources for language learning using video in different languages.Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT9 Actionable Steps That Will Guarantee You Better Language Learninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/better-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/better-language-learning/Today I've compiled 9 actionable steps that you can take right now which I guarantee will instantly improve your language learning. No question.Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTLearning Mandarin Chinese? Here Are 14 Books I Highly Recommendhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-chinese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-chinese/Looking for some high quality books to teach yourself Chinese? In this post, I'll share some of the best books on the market for learning Mandarin Chinese.Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearning English? Here Are 5 Books I Highly Recommend You Ownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-english/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-english/Here are the best books to learn English from my experience. Whether your focus is grammar, conversation or reading, these English books will help.Tue, 03 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTLearning French? Here Are 5 Books I Recommend You Ownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-french/Here are the best books to learn French from my experience. Whether your focus is grammar, conversation or reading, these French books will help.Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearning German? Here Are 10 Books I Recommend You Ownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-german/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-german/Here are the best books to learn German from my experience. Whether your focus is grammar, conversation or reading, these German books will help.Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTLearning Hindi? Here Are 10 Excellent Books I Recommendhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-hindi/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-hindi/Read this list of the best books and textbooks to learn Hindi. Aimed at beginner, intermediate or advanced learners for both grammar and literacy.Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTLearning Italian? Here Are 7 Books I Recommend You Usehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-italian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-italian/Here are the best books to learn Italian from my experience. Whether your focus is grammar, conversation or reading, these Italian books will help.Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearning Japanese? Here Are 12 Books I Highly Recommendhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-japanese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-japanese/Here are the best books to learn Japanese from my experience. Whether your focus is grammar, conversation or reading, these Japanese books will help.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearning Korean? Here Are 19 Superior Books I Recommendhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-korean/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-korean/Looking for the best books to learn Korean? Here you'll find a complete rundown of the best books suitable for most levels.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTLearning Portuguese? Here Are 8 Books I Recommend You Usehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-portuguese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-portuguese/Learning Portuguese? Here's a comprehensive list of my favorite books to learn the language.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTLearning Spanish? Here Are 5 Books I Highly Recommend You Ownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/books-to-learn-spanish/Here are the best books to learn Spanish from my experience. Whether your focus is grammar, conversation or reading, these Spanish books will help.Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMTArabic Immersion In Cairo - The Simplest Strategy To Improve Quicklyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/cairo-arabic-immersion/https://www.mezzoguild.com/cairo-arabic-immersion/Cairo is one of the best and most rewarding places in the world for language immersion but it's easy to spend a long time here and never progress far at all.Sat, 02 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTYes, Italians Can Understand Spanish Speakers (Mostly)https://www.mezzoguild.com/can-italians-understand-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/can-italians-understand-spanish/Italian and Spanish are not the same language, but they're close enough lexically and grammatically that mutual intelligibility is possible.Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTCEFR Levels (EU Language Framework): Everything You Need To Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/cefr/https://www.mezzoguild.com/cefr/The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) was designed by the Council of Europe for standardization of language exams in different EU countries.Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTBusiness German: Words, Phrases & Useful Resourceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/business-german/https://www.mezzoguild.com/business-german/How can you learn or improve your business German? See this guide for terms, phrases and helpful resources.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT11 Unmistakable Characteristics Of A Damn Good Language Learnerhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/characteristics-of-a-good-language-learner/https://www.mezzoguild.com/characteristics-of-a-good-language-learner/Here are 11 unmistakable characteristics that will determine the success or failure of any language learning endeavor.Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT20 Best Apps For Learning Mandarin Chinese In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-apps/In this roundup, I'll share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best apps to learn Mandarin Chinese.Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT100+ Unique Chinese Boy Names And Their Meaningshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-boy-names/https://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-boy-names/Here you'll find a detailed list of some of the best and most popular Mandarin Chinese boy names along with their meaning/etymology.Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT100+ Unique Chinese Girl Names And Their Meaningshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-girl-names/https://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-girl-names/Here you'll find a detailed list of some of the best and most popular Mandarin Chinese girl names along with their meaning/etymology.Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT20 Best YouTube Channels To Learn Mandarin Chinese [2024]https://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/chinese-youtube/In this roundup, I'll share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best YouTube channels to learn Mandarin Chinese.Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTBest Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas For Language Learnershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/christmas-gifts-for-language-learners/https://www.mezzoguild.com/christmas-gifts-for-language-learners/Here are a few last minute Christmas gift ideas if you're shopping for anyone who's into languages or wants to learn a language.Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow Chunking Can Speed Up Your Language Learninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/chunking-and-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/chunking-and-language-learning/Chunking, or formula-based learning, can help you accelerate your language learning. A basic phrasebook can help you a lot more than a grammar book.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Learning: Why You Should Stay In Your Comfort Zonehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/comfort-zone/https://www.mezzoguild.com/comfort-zone/The importance of long-term comfort and a relaxing environment will come as no surprise to the seasoned scholar.Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT105 Common Spanish Phrases Every Learner Should Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/common-spanish-phrases/https://www.mezzoguild.com/common-spanish-phrases/Are you learning Spanish? We’ve compiled 105 common Spanish phrases that you’ll likely need in different situations with native Spanish speakers.Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTWhy You Should Learn A Language Under COVID-19 Lockdownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/covid/https://www.mezzoguild.com/covid/Language (online) education seems to be one of the few fields actually benefiting from the COVID-19 lockdown (for now).Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWant To Learn And Remember Languages Better? Use Creatinehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/creatine-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/creatine-language-learning/I want to discuss the cognitive transformation I'm witnessing after supplementing with creatine which has had a direct impact on language acquisition among other things.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTForget Maintaining Multiple Languages: What About Maintaining Cultural Identities?https://www.mezzoguild.com/cultural-identity/https://www.mezzoguild.com/cultural-identity/Leaving cultures that you've assimilated into, there's always a part of you that''s missing. Maintaining languages is easy - what about cultural identities?Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT6 Lessons Learned Dating In Russia While Learning Russianhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/dating-in-russia/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dating-in-russia/After living here for long enough to catch a decent glimpse into Russian culture, here are the things that I want you to know about Russia and Russians as it relates to learning the language.Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTWhy Languages With Different Scripts Aren't As Scary As You Thinkhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/different-language-scripts-arent-scary/https://www.mezzoguild.com/different-language-scripts-arent-scary/Learning a language with a different script actually isn't as bad as you might think at first.Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTDLAB And DLPT: Military Language Testing (And Pay) Explainedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/dlab-dlpt/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dlab-dlpt/The DLPT and DLAB military language testing serve entirely different purposes. In this guide, I'll explain them both along with their salary benefits.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTDo People In The Philippines Speak Spanish? (Not Quite)https://www.mezzoguild.com/do-filipinos-speak-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/do-filipinos-speak-spanish/Most Filipinos do not speak or understand Spanish, and the Filipino language is not close enough to Spanish for significant mutual comprehension (though there are many loan words from Spanish and some grammatical influence).Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTWhat Does 'Don' Mean In Spanish (And Italian)?https://www.mezzoguild.com/don-meaning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/don-meaning/What does 'don' mean in Spanish (and Italian)? In this post, I'll explain it for you.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTDuolingo vs Rosetta Stone: A Totally Ridiculous Comparisonhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/duolingo-vs-rosetta-stone/https://www.mezzoguild.com/duolingo-vs-rosetta-stone/It's not easy to compare or review Duolingo and Rosetta Stone together. They are vastly different language learning platforms with different methodologies.Mon, 25 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTCountries Where Dutch Is Spoken (Not Just The Netherlands)https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-countries/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-countries/If you're thinking about learning Dutch, you may have wondered where - or in which countries - you can speak it. Here's a list.Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTDutch Dialects: How To Tell Them Apart (Main Differences)https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-dialects/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-dialects/In this article, I’ll go over some of the main differences between standard Dutch and spoken Dutch that will hopefully make it easier for you to understand what people are saying when you visit Holland.Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTDutch Difficulty: Why It's Easier To Learn Than You Thinkhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-difficulty/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-difficulty/Dutch isn't that hard. Let's take a look at what you should know before getting started.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTPopular Dutch Idioms You Should Know And How To Use Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-idioms/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-idioms/In this guide, I’ll go over some of the most popular Dutch idioms and how they're used in conversation.Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTBest Podcasts To Learn Dutch In 2024 (All Levels)https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-podcasts/In this guide, I've picked what I think are the best podcasts to learn or improve your Dutch based on my experience.Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTDutch vs Flemish: Important Similarities And Differenceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-vs-flemish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/dutch-vs-flemish/In this guide, we'll go over the main differences between Dutch and Flemish to help you get acclimated to the differences.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTAre There Easy Languages and Hard Languages?https://www.mezzoguild.com/easy-and-hard-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/easy-and-hard-languages/In your mind, what does a hard language look like? Is there such a thing as an easy language? Or is this just a false dichotomy?Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Minority and Endangered Languages With Little or No Resourceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/endangered-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/endangered-languages/Often times it's a real struggle to find even one solid resource for a minority or endangered language. Here's what you can do.Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT10 Excellent Advanced Level English Language Resourceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-advanced-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-advanced-resources/Are you searching for English resources to use as an advanced learner? Check out these resources and the bonus options listed in this article.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT8 Excellent English Beginner-Level Resourceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-beginner-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-beginner-resources/Are you searching for English resources to use as a beginner? Check these 8 resources and the bonus options listed in this article.Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTBest 9 English Intermediate Resources [Free & Paid]https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-intermediate-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-intermediate-resources/Are you searching for English resources to use at an intermediate level? Check out these resources and the bonus options listed in this article.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT9 Best English Dictionary Apps I Highly Recommend You Usehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-dictionary-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-dictionary-apps/Here are my all-time favorite English language dictionary apps that I highly recommend all learners use.Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT12 Best English To Chinese (Mandarin) Translation Appshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-chinese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-chinese/The best way to get that all-important translation is with an English to Chinese translation app. Here are my favorites.Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT13 Best English To French Translation Apps And Serviceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-french/The best way to get that all-important translation is with an English to French translation app. Here are my favorites.Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow Are The IELTS, PTE, Cambridge and TOEFL Tests Different?https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-tests/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-tests/Need to know the difference between the IELTS, PTE, Cambridge and TOEFL English proficiency tests? This guide will explain the differences.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT8 Best English To German Translation Apps And Serviceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-german/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-german/The best way to get that all-important translation is with an English to German translation app. Here are my favorites.Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT13 Most Useful Japanese Translator Apps, Sites & Extensionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-japanese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-japanese/Looking for an English to Japanese translator? Here you'll find a list of the best Japanese translators (apps, sites and web extensions).Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT10 Most Useful Korean Translator Apps, Sites & Extensionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-korean/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-korean/Looking for an English to Korean translator? Here you'll find a list of the best Korean translators (apps, sites and web extensions).Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT13 Best English To Spanish Translation Apps And Extensionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-to-spanish/If there's a word in English that you're dying to know the Spanish translation of, you'll probably need an English to Spanish translation app to help you.Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTAll 16 English Verb Tenses Explained (With Chart + Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-verb-tenses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/english-verb-tenses/How many English verb tenses are there? 12 or 16? Here's a chart and list of them all, explained with examples.Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhy I Won't Learn Esperantohttps://www.mezzoguild.com/esperanto/https://www.mezzoguild.com/esperanto/These are the main reasons why I have no interest in learning Esperanto and would personally not recommend it. It's not simply because it's a conlang either.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use Evernote To Organize Your Language Learning Resourceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/evernote-and-language-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/evernote-and-language-resources/Today I want to give you one simple but very important step I take when starting out with a new language using Evernote.Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTEthical Language Learning: Are We Paying Online Teachers Too Little?https://www.mezzoguild.com/ethical-language-lessons/https://www.mezzoguild.com/ethical-language-lessons/Platforms like italki have made foreign language connections and finding teachers incredibly easy. But are we paying teachers less than they're worth?Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTWhy You Must Fail In Order To Succeed Learning A Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/failing/https://www.mezzoguild.com/failing/One piece of advice I can't stress the importance of enough is to embrace failures.Tue, 21 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Find The Motivation To Learn A Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/finding-motivation/https://www.mezzoguild.com/finding-motivation/The difference between finding time and finding motivation is that time isn't always within your immediate control whereas motivation absolutely is.Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhat To Do When You Can't Find Time For Things That Matterhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/finding-time/https://www.mezzoguild.com/finding-time/For many people the problem is not just about managing time but rather it's about finding it.Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTUpdate On My First Week In Korea With A Video Of My Apartmenthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/first-week-in-korea-apartment-video/https://www.mezzoguild.com/first-week-in-korea-apartment-video/G'day from Korea! :) I thought I'd share a very quick 'first week in Korea' update with a video of my tiny apartment for anyone interested.Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT8 Ways That My Punishing Fitness Regimen Has Enhanced My Learninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/fitness-regimen-for-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/fitness-regimen-for-learning/The gym is one of the best places to meet new people and practice the language when you move to a new foreign country.Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe Simple Difference Between Language Fluency And Proficiencyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/fluency-proficiency/https://www.mezzoguild.com/fluency-proficiency/Language fluency does not necessarily equal language proficiency and vice-versa. What causes confusion for people is blurring their distinction.Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTFocus On The Steps Rather Than The Destination + Update + A Big Announcementhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/focus-on-the-now/https://www.mezzoguild.com/focus-on-the-now/It's so easy to get worried about not reaching targets that you miss many of the little joyful discoveries along the way.Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe One Thing You Can't Bullshit In Foreign Language Learninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-aspect-you-cant-bullshit/https://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-aspect-you-cant-bullshit/Comprehension, particularly listening comprehension, is the one aspect of language learning that you can't bullshit.Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT7 Excellent Career Ideas For Language Learnershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-careers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-careers/Of all the people I've surveyed and listened to over the years, career is one of the most popular motivators for foreign language learning.Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow Foreign Language Immersion Changes Your Perspective On The Worldhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-immersion-world-perspective/https://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-immersion-world-perspective/Learning languages just for the sake of convenient travel gets old really quickly but connecting with and learning about people is something that's always exciting no matter what.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Languages With Music And Interlinear Lyricshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-music-and-interlinear-lyrics/https://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-music-and-interlinear-lyrics/One of the things I often do which I find really helpful is to create my own interlinear sing-alongs using the song's lyrics and translation...Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTEffective Strategy For Making Foreign Language Vocab Stickhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-vocab-strategy/https://www.mezzoguild.com/foreign-language-vocab-strategy/Today I thought I'd share some of my personal strategy for effective vocabulary acquisition - a few points that you might benefit from.Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow To Not Forget A Language (Or Let It Get Rusty)https://www.mezzoguild.com/forgetting-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/forgetting-languages/The better you learn languages the first time, the more deeply engraved in your memory they become and harder to forget later on.Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow To Speak Formal French: 10 Important Tips To Rememberhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/formal-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/formal-french/Do you know how to use formal French? If not, get all the information on formal French in this guide.Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT30 Best Free Online French Lessons For All Levels (2024)https://www.mezzoguild.com/free-french-lessons/https://www.mezzoguild.com/free-french-lessons/Looking for the best free online French lessons (emphasis on 'free')? Check this list out where I've compiled the most popular free French lessons.Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTFree Resources For Language Learners Moving To Another Countryhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/free-language-learning-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/free-language-learning-resources/Being in this industry for nearly a decade, I’ve come across a number of great free resources for language learners moving to another country.Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT31 Best Free Online Spanish Lessons For All Levels (2024)https://www.mezzoguild.com/free-spanish-lessons/https://www.mezzoguild.com/free-spanish-lessons/Today I want to share with you some of best free online Spanish lessons currently available. This includes paid Spanish lessons that offer free content.Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench Accent Marks For Beginners (+ How To Type On PC And Mac)https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-accent-marks/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-accent-marks/Today we’ll take a look at some of the French language (and our keyboard)’s most well-hidden secrets: the French accent marks.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT22 Best Apps To Learn French In 2024 (Tried And Tested)https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-apps/Looking for the best apps to learn French? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best apps available for French.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT100+ Most Desirable French Boy Names And Their Meaningshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-boy-names/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-boy-names/Here you'll find a detailed list of some of the best and most beautiful French boy names along with their pronunciation and meaning/etymology.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT7 French Kids Cartoons To Improve Listening Comprehensionhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-cartoons/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-cartoons/Watching French cartoons is a great way to immerse yourself in the language and improve your listening comprehension. Here are some of the best French cartoons to learn from.Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTGuide To Common French Spoken And Text/Chat Colloquialismshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-colloquialisms/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-colloquialisms/If you really want to learn French colloquialisms - in both spoken and text/chat French - this guide will get you started.Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTHere Are 30+ Countries Where French Is An Official Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-countries/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-countries/If you're learning French to travel to a French speaking country, here's a bit of good news. There are 29 countries in which French is the official language.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTBest French Immersion Courses For Seniors (Over 50's)https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-courses-for-seniors/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-courses-for-seniors/Are you French learner over 50? Today I'm going to share my opinion on the best French courses for seniors (over 50's) available today.Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT14 French Curse Words Every Learner Should Eventually Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-curse-words/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-curse-words/This list of commonly used French curse (swear) words and insults will help you understand some of the colloquialisms used by native French speakers.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench For Business: Great Resources For Professionalshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-business/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-business/Looking for the best business French resources? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best resources for business French.Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench Vocabulary And Phrases For Military Personnelhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-military/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-military/Need to learn French for the military? Head to this guide to learn new French vocabulary and phrases related to the army and war.Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT13 Excellent French Resources For Primary-Age Homeschoolinghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-primary-schoolers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-primary-schoolers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/Got a primary or middle schooler doing homeschool or lockdown, and looking for best French resources? Here's a list of my favorite courses, books and apps.Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTHomeschool (Or Lockdown) High School French Courses And Appshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-teenagers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-for-teenagers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/Here I've put together some of the best French resources for teenagers/high schoolers who are studying French at home (homeschooling or in lockdown).Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT10 Reasons Why You Should Do French Immersion Outside Parishttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-immersion-outside-paris/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-immersion-outside-paris/Here are 10 reasons why Paris is not the best choice for doing French immersion if you really want to learn French well.Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT100+ Most Beautiful French Girl Names And Their Meaningshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-girl-names/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-girl-names/Here you'll find a detailed list of some of the best and most beautiful French girl names along with their pronunciation and meaning/etymology.Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTIs French Easy? 4 Hard Things For English Speakers To Learnhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-is-easy/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-is-easy/In this article, I'm going to outline the four trickiest things about learning the French language and how to master them from the perspective of an English speaker.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT8 Excellent French Movies On Netflix To Learn French Fromhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-netflix/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-netflix/Calling all French film lovers and French language learners. Here's a list of the best movies on Netflix to help you learn French.Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT30 French Phrases You Absolutely Need When Visiting Francehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-phrases/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-phrases/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.Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT9 Great Podcasts To Help You Learn French In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-podcasts/Today I'm going to share my opinion as a French speaker on the best podcasts for learning French (suitable for all levels).Sat, 02 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT13 Interesting French Proverbs, Translations And Usagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-proverbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-proverbs/In this article, I've put together a list of interesting French proverbs that you can learn and share with your French classmates and friends.Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT20 Commonly Used French Slang Phrases And Expressionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-slang/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-slang/So, you want to sound like a native French speaker? Here are some commonly used slang expressions and phrases that you should know how to use.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench vs Italian: Main Differences All Learners Should Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-vs-italian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-vs-italian/Italian and French are very closely related but have some major differences as well. Here's a detailed comparison to help you.Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearning French? These 16 French YouTube Channels Will Helphttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-youtube/Today I'm going to share my opinion as a French speaker on the best YouTube channels for learning French (suitable for all levels).Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench vs Catalan: The Main Differences And Similaritieshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/french-vs-catalan/https://www.mezzoguild.com/french-vs-catalan/Catalan and French are closely related but have some major differences as well. Here's a detailed comparison to help you.Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTGaeltacht Immersion After 8 Months Of Learning Irishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/gaeltacht-immersion/https://www.mezzoguild.com/gaeltacht-immersion/I'll be heading to Ireland from Australia to catch the last week-long Irish immersion course at Oideas Gael, located in a village called Gleann Cholm Cille.Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTBack From Georgia (Country Not The State) + [VIDEO]https://www.mezzoguild.com/georgia-trip/https://www.mezzoguild.com/georgia-trip/I headed back to Georgia this month for a visit and to catch up with my Georgian friends who I stayed with while I was there on the TLG program almost 5 years ago.Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhy The TLG Program Is The Best Way To Learn Georgianhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/georgian-rare-language-learning-opportunity/https://www.mezzoguild.com/georgian-rare-language-learning-opportunity/The TLG program gives you the ultimate language learning challenge (Georgian) and will give you an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime, cultural experience.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTHere Are The Countries Where People Speak Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/german-countries/https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-countries/Where is German spoken? German is, in fact, an international language that is spoken in many countries outside Germany.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Difficulty: Why It's Easier To Learn Than You Thinkhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/german-difficulty/https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-difficulty/German isn't that hard. Let’s take a look at what you should know before getting started.Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearning German? You Should Subscribe To These 10 Podcastshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/german-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-podcasts/Looking for podcasts to learn German? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best podcasts for learning German.Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman vs Dutch: Differences And Similarities For Learnershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/german-vs-dutch/https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-vs-dutch/Dutch and German may sound very much alike to the untrained ear, but there are many differences between the two languages.Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTBest Apps To Learn German In 2024 (Rigorously Tested)https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-apps/Looking for apps to learn German? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best apps available for German.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT9 Essential YouTube Channels I Learn German With In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/german-youtube/Looking for YouTube channels to learn German? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best YouTubers for learning German.Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTGet Your Foreign Language Pronunciation Right From The Starthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/get-your-foreign-language-pronunciation-right-from-the-start/https://www.mezzoguild.com/get-your-foreign-language-pronunciation-right-from-the-start/In my time living in many different countries it's always bugged me when I've met expats with shamefully bad pronunciation despite them having a good level of fluency in the local language.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTGlobal Homogeneity Has Made The World Boring And Ruined Adventurehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/globalism/https://www.mezzoguild.com/globalism/This is really the first time in human history that we can honestly say we've dominated every corner of our planet. We can look at any square inch of ground in any country on any continent at any time of the day with a simple swipe of our finger.Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTBlack Friday (2024) Huge Language Learning Deals [+ Gift Ideas]https://www.mezzoguild.com/gift-ideas-for-language-learners/https://www.mezzoguild.com/gift-ideas-for-language-learners/Here are some huge Black Friday Language Learning (2024) deals + a few inexpensive Christmas gift ideas for language learners and those planning to travel.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTThe Good and Ugly Kinds of Learning Perfectionismhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/good-and-ugly-perfectionism/https://www.mezzoguild.com/good-and-ugly-perfectionism/The key is to not let perfectionism make you fearful of making mistakes but rather drive you to be on a daily mission to improve.Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFact: Grammar Study Is Bad For Language Learninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/grammar-study-is-bad-for-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/grammar-study-is-bad-for-language-learning/The issue that I want to raise here is whether or not a grammar first approach is actually advisable (or a grammar-at-all approach for that matter) when learning a language.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWhy The Greek Language Isn't That Difficult To Learnhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/greek-is-easy/https://www.mezzoguild.com/greek-is-easy/Today I'm going to convince you that Greek is actually far easier to learn than you've been led to believe.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT10 Excellent Podcasts To Learn Greek (All Levels)https://www.mezzoguild.com/greek-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/greek-podcasts/Here I've put together this list of Greek podcasts I really like. There are some good options for beginner learners, as well as a few for people that have been studying Greek for a while.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest YouTube Channels To Learn Greek In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/greek-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/greek-youtube/If you want to learn Greek, there are plenty of interesting and high quality YouTube channels to help you get started.Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn A Language That Has Really 'Hard' Grammar Easilyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/habit/https://www.mezzoguild.com/habit/The problem with most language instruction is the idea that in order to become a fluent speaker of a language one has to study its grammar first.Tue, 18 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn The Hebrew Alphabet (+ Cursive) Quicklyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-alphabet/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-alphabet/The Hebrew alphabet looks intimidating but many have proved it's possible to master. This will provide a breakdown of the Hebrew alphabet (incl. cursive).Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT10 Hardest Languages To Learn For English Speakershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/hardest-languages-to-learn/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hardest-languages-to-learn/These are purportedly the hardest languages for English speakers to learn due to numerous factors relating to their grammar, vocabulary and writing systems.Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTHow to Achieve Hebrew Language Immersion At Home Easilyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-immersion-at-home/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-immersion-at-home/You don't have to travel abroad to learn to speak Hebrew. Today I'll show you how to recreate a Hebrew language immersion environment at home.Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT10 Reasons Why Hebrew Is Easier Than You Thinkhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-is-easy/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-is-easy/I'm here today to prove to you that general assumptions are wrong and that Hebrew is actually easier than you think.Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTHebrew Picture Dictionary: Learn The Hebrew Language Through Memeshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-language-memes/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-language-memes/A meme is an image or idea that spreads quickly. See how much you can learn about Israeli culture and the Hebrew language through these symbols.Sat, 02 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTBest Courses, Apps + Resources For Learning Hebrew (2024)https://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-language-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-language-resources/In this post, we'll focus on the tools and resources for learn the Hebrew language that are less known - in particular some helpful mobile and web apps.Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In Arabic And Respond (Greetings)https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-arabic/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.Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In Italian And Respond (Formal + Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-italian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-italian/One of the first things you'll learn in Italian is how to say hello. In Italian, there are many greetings - formal, informal and slang. This guide covers the most common greetings in Italian.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTWhy You Shouldn't Learn Hebrew At An Ulpanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-ulpan/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hebrew-ulpan/Ulpanim have many advantages for learning Hebrew. The aim of this post is not to discount this learning method. It’s to give a different perspective. We''ll challenge the view of those who say taking an ulpan course is the failproof method for learning Hebrew.Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In French And Respond (Formal + Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-french/In French, there are many ways to say hello, including formal, informal and slang. Here's a guide that covers the most common greetings in French.Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In Spanish And Respond (Formal + Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hello-in-spanish/In Spanish, there are many ways to say hello, including formal, informal and slang. Here's a guide that covers the most common greetings in Spanish.Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearn The Hindi (Devanagari) Alphabet [Easy Guide + Audio]https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-alphabet/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-alphabet/If you're learning Hindi, one of the many languages in the region or just planning to spend time in India, then learning how to read the alphabet is useful.Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT26 Best Apps To Learn Hindi In 2024 (Tried And Tested)https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-apps/Read this list of the best apps for learning Hindi at most levels. Aimed at beginner, intermediate or advanced learners.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest Resources To Help Your Kids Learn Hindi In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-kids-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-kids-resources/Read this list of the best kids resources for learning Hindi. Aimed at most ages from beginner to more advanced learners.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT14 Best Podcasts To Learn Hindi In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-podcasts/Read this list of the best podcasts for learning Hindi at most levels. Aimed at beginner, intermediate or advanced learners.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT6 Excellent YouTube Channels To Learn Hindi (2024)https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hindi-youtube/Read this list of the best Hindi YouTube channels to help you learn Hindi fast. Aimed at beginner, intermediate or advanced learners.Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow Arabic Words Made It Into The Chinese Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-arabic-words-came-to-china/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-arabic-words-came-to-china/Through the spread of the Islamic Civilization, their traders, their technological achievements and the Muslim faith, a lot of Arabic words have entered foreign languages.Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask 'How Are You?' In Arabic (MSA + Spoken Dialects)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-are-you-in-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-are-you-in-arabic/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.Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT18 Best Ways To Ask How Are You In Spanish (+ Audio)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-are-you-in-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-are-you-in-spanish/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.Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT7 Huge Differences Between European and Latin American Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-different-are-european-and-latin-american-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-different-are-european-and-latin-american-spanish/Here are 7 huge differences between European and Latin American Spanish that you should know about if you're learning the language.Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow Long Does It Take To Learn Spanish? (It's Faster Than You Think)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-spanish/Many people who want to learn Spanish ask how long does it take to learn Spanish? Here are seven vital points to consider for becoming fluent in Spanish.Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow I Learned To Speak Swedish (And How Learning About The History Of English Helped)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-i-learned-to-speak-swedish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-i-learned-to-speak-swedish/Much like its native speakers, the Swedish language is fascinating and quirky. It has Germanic roots, like English, so it isn’t too horrendous to learn to get the sounds to roll off your tongue. Here''s how I learned to speak Swedish.Wed, 27 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTHow Many Letters Are There In The Chinese Alphabet?https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-many-letters-chinese-alphabet/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-many-letters-chinese-alphabet/Chinese doesn't have letters or an alphabet. It has characters. Most official sources estimate there are over 50,000 characters in Chinese.Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow Much Vocab Do You Actually Need To Speak A Foreign Language?https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-many-words-do-i-need/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-many-words-do-i-need/If your goal in learning is getting to a level of basic holiday-style communication, it’s better to reduce the time spent looking at verb tables and conjugation patterns.Sat, 09 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow To Become a Freelance Translator and Earn Money On The Roadhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-become-a-translator/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-become-a-translator/So you want to be a translator? There's a lot more to being a translator than just knowing a language really well.Sun, 10 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMT7 Questions You Have To Ask Before Buying A Language Producthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-choose-language-products/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-choose-language-products/Are you considering buying a book, audio series or software package to help you learn a language? Here are 7 serious questions you need to ask first.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Improve Your Foreign Language Comprehensionhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-improve-foreign-language-comprehension/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-improve-foreign-language-comprehension/Have you ever tried to converse with a native speaker of your target language but found that despite being able to speak pretty well you can barely catch a word of what he/she says?Sat, 30 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Install Learning With Texts On Your Own Computerhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-install-learning-with-texts-lwt/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-install-learning-with-texts-lwt/Here you'll find a brief, straightforward how-to for installing Learning With Texts on your own computer or laptop.Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn The Albanian Language (+ Resources)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-albanian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-albanian/Looking to learn to speak Albanian (shqip)? This guide and resource list will help get you started.Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Chinese Charactershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters/With China's rising influence in the world, there's a greater need than ever for people to be able to learn Chinese, and knowing Chinese characters is crucial to this task.Thu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Amharic (Ethiopian) + Best Courses And Bookshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-amharic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-amharic/Want to learn the Amharic (Ethiopian) language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this post will help you get started with Amharic.Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Start Learning French As A Beginner (And Succeed)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-french/Want to learn the French language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this post will help you get started learning French.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTHow To Start Learning German As A Complete Beginnerhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-german/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-german/This will show you how to start to learn German as a complete beginner and point you toward some of the best resources for speaking, listening and grammar.Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn German With English Similarities, Cognates And Etymologyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-german-english-similarities/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-german-english-similarities/It's very true that the English and German languages historically and etymologically have the same origins. This can benefit you as a learner of German.Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Grammar Easily And Enjoyablyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-grammar/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-grammar/Grammar study can be enjoyable. If you're learning foreign language grammar then keep reading. This will help you.Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Hindi (Best Resources)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-hindi/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-hindi/Here are the highest quality Hindi resources, books and online tools to help you learn the language.Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Hungarian (Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-hungarian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-hungarian/Learning Hungarian? Keep reading as we discover everything you need to know about learning the language, including the best resources and channels to follow.Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Icelandic (Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-icelandic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-icelandic/Learning Icelandic? Keep reading as we discover everything you need to know about learning the language, including the best resources and channels to follow.Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Start Learning Italian As A Complete Beginnerhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-italian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-italian/Italian's not a difficult language for English speakers but it's often hard for new learners to start. If you want to know how to learn Italian, start here.Sun, 29 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Portuguese As A Beginner (The Best Way)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-portuguese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-portuguese/Want to know how to learn the Portuguese language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this will help you get started learning Portuguese.Sun, 22 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Persian (Farsi): Guide + Best Courses And Bookshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-persian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-persian/Want to learn the Persian (Farsi) language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this post will help you get started with Farsi.Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Latin: Complete Guide + Best Courses And Bookshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-latin/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-latin/Want to learn the Latin language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this post will help you get started with Latin.Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Start Learning Spanish As A Beginner (The Best Way)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-spanish/Want to know how to learn the Spanish language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this will help you get started learning Spanish.Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Swahili: Beginner Guide (+ Best Resources)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-swahili/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-swahili/Want to learn the Swahili language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this post will help you get started with Swahili.Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Thai: Complete Guide + Best Courses And Bookshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-thai/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-thai/Want to learn the Thai language? Whether you're a first-time learner or learning it again, this post will help you get started with Thai.Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn The Turkish Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-the-turkish-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-learn-the-turkish-language/Today we have a guest post by my friend Aaron Myers of the Everyday Language Learner blog on his experience with the Turkish language.Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Order Food And Desserts At A Restaurant In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-order-food-in-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-order-food-in-french/Want to learn how to order food in French? If you're visiting France or heading to a French restaurant, these vocabulary and phrases will help you order meals en français.Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow To Order And Describe Sushi In Japanese (+ Read A Menu)https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-order-sushi-in-japanese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-order-sushi-in-japanese/Want to learn how to order sushi in Japanese? If you're visiting Japan or heading to a Japanese restaurant, this guide will explain Japanese sushi types and menu items.Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTLearning To Speak Arabic But Can't Find Resources? Here's Your Answerhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-speak-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-speak-arabic/Most resources are geared toward teaching you Modern Standard Arabic, a literary language that no person anywhere on earth speaks as a first, native language.Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Start A Language Bloghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-a-language-blog/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-a-language-blog/This will teach you everything you need to know about starting a language learning blog - either to create a free resource or for profit.Sun, 17 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTIf I Started Learning Arabic Again, This Is How I'd Do Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-learning-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-learning-arabic/I started to learn Arabic 17 years ago. Here's what I would do if I had the chance to study the language again (and what you should do as a new learner).Sun, 17 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTIf I Started Learning Hebrew Again, This Is How I'd Do Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-learning-hebrew/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-learning-hebrew/I had been learning Hebrew for over a year before I went to Israel. If I could start learning Hebrew again my process would be slightly different.Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow To Start Learning Russianhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-learning-russian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-start-learning-russian/I have fallen irrevocably in love with the Russian language. For me, it's the first and so far only language that I have truly loved.Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Succeed At Learning A Foreign Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-succeed-at-foreign-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-succeed-at-foreign-language/To learn a language, it's crucial that you're always driven to succeed no matter what and ensure that you always stay interested in what you're doing.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow To Understand At Least 20% Of Every Conversation In A Foreign Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-understand-at-least-20-percent/https://www.mezzoguild.com/how-to-understand-at-least-20-percent/If you want some genuine advice on how to master at least 20% of every conversation in your target language then keep reading.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow To Prepare For (And Pass) HSK: Tips and Strategieshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/hsk/https://www.mezzoguild.com/hsk/HSK is the official Chinese testing for language proficiency which is used primarily to determine suitability for academia and employment.Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTNew Mission: Learn To Speak Icelandic In 6 Monthshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/icelandic-mission/https://www.mezzoguild.com/icelandic-mission/Within 6 months, my aim is to be able to converse fairly comfortably with an Icelandic native speaker.Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow To Prepare For Your First Intensive Language Coursehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/intensive-language-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/intensive-language-courses/While I experienced very positive results from my own intensive language experience, a number of genuine challenges arose throughout my coursework.Mon, 21 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTHow To Improve Language Fluency When You're At A High Levelhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/improve-when-youre-already-fluent/https://www.mezzoguild.com/improve-when-youre-already-fluent/Most of us eventually hit learning plateaus. These are times where we feel like we're not learning much anymore and there's a simple explanation for why it happens.Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTIrish Gaeilge Video Updatehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/irish-gaeilge-video-update/https://www.mezzoguild.com/irish-gaeilge-video-update/I've been a bit quiet here the last week or so. Hopefully I'll start to get more time to devote to improving and maintaining this site in the coming weeks.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Learning and Anti-Social Excuses: I'm an Introvert!https://www.mezzoguild.com/introverts-and-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/introverts-and-language-learning/You will never, ever learn to speak a foreign language properly without being a sociable person. Period. Full stop. End of story.Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTChinese Isn't That Hard To Learn (Here's How Long It Takes)https://www.mezzoguild.com/is-chinese-hard-to-learn/https://www.mezzoguild.com/is-chinese-hard-to-learn/One of the most common beliefs about Mandarin Chinese is that it's difficult to learn. How hard is it and how long does it take?Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow Safe Do I Feel Doing Language Immersion In Egypt Now?https://www.mezzoguild.com/is-egypt-safe/https://www.mezzoguild.com/is-egypt-safe/Leading up to my flight here I was getting the same reaction from almost everyone - is Egypt really safe for foreigners?Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT22 Best Apps To Learn Italian In 2024 (Thoroughly Tested)https://www.mezzoguild.com/italian-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/italian-apps/Looking for the best apps to learn Italian? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best apps available for Italian.Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT39 Best Podcasts To Learn Italian In 2024 (All Levels)https://www.mezzoguild.com/italian-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/italian-podcasts/In this list, I share my opinion as an Italian student on the best podcasts for learning Italian (suitable for all levels).Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTResults Of My Arduous At-Home Language Immersion Experimenthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/italki-experiment-results/https://www.mezzoguild.com/italki-experiment-results/A while back, I shared an idea I had for an experiment to try and replicate (as much as possible) in-country language immersion at home over Skype.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTTo What Extent Can I Emulate Overseas Language Immersion At Home?https://www.mezzoguild.com/italki-immersion/https://www.mezzoguild.com/italki-immersion/I've decided this month as an experiment to see to what extent I can effectively and sufficiently emulate overseas language interaction at home.Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTBest Apps To Learn Japanese In 2024 (Native Speaker Opinion)https://www.mezzoguild.com/japanese-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/japanese-apps/Looking for the best apps to learn Japanese? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best apps available for Japanese.Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT12 Best Podcasts To Learn Japanese (All Levels) In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/japanese-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/japanese-podcasts/Looking for the best podcasts to learn Japanese? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best podcasts available for Japanese.Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT25 Best YouTube Channels To Learn Japanese (All Levels)https://www.mezzoguild.com/japanese-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/japanese-youtube/Looking for the best YouTube channels to learn Japanese? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best channels available for Japanese.Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTJapanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT): What You Need To Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/jlpt/https://www.mezzoguild.com/jlpt/The JLPT, or Japanese Language Proficiency Test, is designed to help newcomers to Japan or those who wish to work prove that they're proficient in Japanese.Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTBack To Work Finally But First... BIG News!https://www.mezzoguild.com/just-married/https://www.mezzoguild.com/just-married/I've been receiving emails, private messages and social media comments lately asking where I am and why I seem to be so out of action. Well I have been less present online sadly it's true but for good reasons. :)Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT15 Best Resources For Your Kids To Learn Mandarin Chinesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-chinese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-chinese/Looking for the best resources for children to learn Mandarin? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best kids' resources for Chinese.Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT11 Fun And Engaging Online French Resources For Your Kidshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-french/Here I've put together some of the most engaging French resources for children to ensure they are never bored when studying the language.Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT10 German Resources For Your Kids That Won't Bore Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-german/https://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-german/Here I've put together some of the most engaging German resources for children to ensure they are never bored when studying the language.Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT11 Best Spanish Resources For Kids That Won't Bore Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-spanish/Here I've put together some of the most engaging Spanish resources for children to ensure they're never bored when studying the language.Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT20 Best Resources For Your Kids To Learn Japanese (All Ages)https://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-japanese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-japanese/Looking for the best resources for children to learn Japanese? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best kids' resources for Japanese.Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT10 Great Korean Resources For Kids That Won't Bore Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-korean/https://www.mezzoguild.com/kids-resources-to-learn-korean/Looking for the best resources to teach Korean to your kids? Here you'll find a solid list of the best Korean children's resources.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTKoine Greek Is Difficult Because Of The Way It's Taught (+ How To Fix It)https://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-isnt-hard/https://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-isnt-hard/One of my main goals with this project is to identify the points where Koine Greek is a major struggle, look at how it's commonly taught and see if I can find a way to radically improve it.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTKnowing More Than One Language Is Not That Extraordinaryhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/knowing-more-than-one-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/knowing-more-than-one-language/Did you know that monolinguals (people who can only speak one language) are a minority group in the world?Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTDoes Learning Koine Greek Benefit Modern Greek (Or Vice-Versa)?https://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-modern-greek/https://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-modern-greek/This will be the first time where I use an ancient language as a foundation to learning a modern, conversational language (Koine Greek to Modern Greek).Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT5 Reasons Koine Greek Should Be Mandatory For Theology Studentshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-seminary/https://www.mezzoguild.com/koine-greek-seminary/While Hebrew and to a much lesser extent Aramaic are vital to OT study, it is absolutely paramount that every theology student learns Greek. Here''s why.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT14 Best Apps For Learning Korean (Expert Opinion)https://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-apps/Looking for the best apps to learn Korean? Here you'll find a complete rundown of the best Korean apps suitable for all levels.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT10 Reasons Why The Korean Language Being Difficult Isn't Truehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-language-is-not-difficult/https://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-language-is-not-difficult/The Korean language isn’t as hard as you may think it is and here's 10 reasons why.Sun, 21 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT15 Best Podcasts For Learning Korean (Beginner To Advanced)https://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-podcasts/Looking for the best podcasts to learn Korean? Here you'll find a complete rundown of the best Korean podcasts suitable for all levels.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTWhy Language Learning App Innovation Has Peakedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-app-innovation/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-app-innovation/No matter how impressive new ‘innovative’ apps and websites for language learning seem, most show little to no innovation whatsoever.Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT25 Prolific Language Learning Bloggers You Should Followhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-bloggers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-bloggers/Here's a list of some of the most profilic and authoritative bloggers on languages and language learning.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT11 YouTube Channels For Learning Korean You Should Followhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/korean-youtube/Looking for the best YouTube channels to learn Korean? Here you'll find a complete rundown of the best channels suitable for most levels.Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Stay Relevant As A Language Learning Blogger In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-blogging/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-blogging/How people engage with blogs, channels and social media looks almost nothing like what it did when I began blogging about language learning eight years ago.Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTNew Language Challenge Begins: Fluency In Koreanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-challenge-fluency-in-korean/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-challenge-fluency-in-korean/In just 3 short days I'll be boarding a plane to what will be likely be my new home and travel base for the next 12 months - South Korea.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Exchange: The Simplest Way To Practice Any Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-exchange/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-exchange/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.Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow Traveling With A Family Is Improving My Language Immersionhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-immersion-with-children/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-immersion-with-children/I came to a decision that I wanted to continue doing what I love - traveling, immersing myself in different languages - but at the same time sharing it all with a family of my own.Fri, 06 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMTDefining 'Language Hacking' What It Is (And What It Isn't)https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-hacking-chinese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-hacking-chinese/Like hacking in the conventional sense, learning a language is about breaking a code in order to understand hidden knowledge.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow Going Public Can Supercharge Your Motivation To Learn Languageshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-learning-and-public-accountability/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-learning-and-public-accountability/Today I want to convince you just how much of a positive difference it can make to your learning success when you go public about what you’re doing.Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe Only Real Language Learning 'Hack'https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-learning-hack/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-learning-hack/The one true language hack is the ability to focus your available study time on something, consistently, and over time.Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Easily Get Beyond Language Learning Plateaushttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-learning-plateau/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-learning-plateau/Keep reading and I'll explain how to easily overcome language plateaus and continue striding forward in your learning.Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Is More Than Just Input And Outputhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-more-than-input-and-output/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-more-than-input-and-output/Here's a quick update on what's been happening on my trip to the Gaeltacht (one of the areas of Ireland where the Irish language is spoken) so far.Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTWhy I No Longer Bother With 'Progress Videos' For Language Missionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-progress-videos/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-progress-videos/Carefully timed, prepared and edited language progress videos do not truthfully reflect the reality of your current skill level.Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Shadowing: A Superior Learning Methodhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/language-shadowing-a-superior-learning-method/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-shadowing-a-superior-learning-method/I've spent a few hours this morning checking out the website and Youtube channel of Alexander Arguelles, one of the hyperpolyglot subjects of Michael Erard's new book Babel No More.Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTSpecialize In One Language Or Limited Proficiency In Many?https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-specialization-vs-many-low-level/https://www.mezzoguild.com/language-specialization-vs-many-low-level/Would you prefer to reach a strong level in just one or a few languages, or would you rather be able to speak many of them at low levels?Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT22 Best Podcasts To Learn Mandarin Chinese In 2023https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-chinese-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-chinese-podcasts/Today I'm going to share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best podcasts to learn Mandarin Chinese.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTLearn The Irish Language Before St. Patrick's Day - My Challengehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-irish-before-st-paddys-day/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-irish-before-st-paddys-day/Well... after years of wanting to learn the Irish language and talking about it incessantly but never actually doing it, I''m finally jumping into it this week.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT8 Absolute Best Places To Learn To Speak Irish (Gaeilge) In Irelandhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-irish-in-ireland/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-irish-in-ireland/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.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Mission: Move To Korea And Learn Korean In One Yearhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-korean-in-one-year/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-korean-in-one-year/I'm making preparations to move to South Korea and learn to speak Korean in one year. Here's how I plan to do it.Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Languages Like A Child (Yes It Is Possible)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-language-like-a-child/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-language-like-a-child/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.Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow Cooking Has Helped Me Learn To Speak Russianhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-russian-by-cooking/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-russian-by-cooking/If you’ve ever taken a language class and the teacher has asked you to roleplay visiting a doctor or attending a job interview, then you’ve seen task-based learning in action. Cooking in the target language is essentially the same type of lesson.Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT6 Easy Tips To Help You Learn Spanish While You're At Workhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-spanish-at-work/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-spanish-at-work/If you’re struggling to fit the hours in and finding it difficult to practice Spanish at work, these tips will help you.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn Spanish In One Monthhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-spanish-in-one-month/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-spanish-in-one-month/The most important thing when learning to speak Spanish is actually speaking Spanish.Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn To Speak Swedish Outside Swedenhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-swedish-outside-sweden/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-swedish-outside-sweden/Every time I have returned to Sweden, I've been pleasantly surprised by the improvement in my listening comprehension, speech and vocabulary. Here’s what I recommend doing if you want to improve your Swedish language skills outside of Sweden.Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow To Learn To Speak Tolkien Elvish (LOTR + The Hobbit)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-to-speak-elvish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn-to-speak-elvish/Is it feasible that a purely fictional language like Tolkien Elvish could ever be made to become a spoken, living language? How do you learn to speak Elvish?Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTLearning About A Language ≠ Learning A Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-about-a-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-about-a-language/The Michel Thomas Method might explain a language as a concept in a way that you understand, but languages are not concepts to be grasped.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTLearning Arabic? Here Are 5 Books That I Highly Recommend You Ownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-arabic-5-books-i-recommend/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-arabic-5-books-i-recommend/Learning Arabic or considering it? Here are 5 books I highly recommend you own...Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTLearning Arabic In Qatar And The UAE Is Easy. Here's Why...https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-arabic-in-qatar-and-dubai/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-arabic-in-qatar-and-dubai/Learning Arabic in Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi isn't as hard as people say it is. I'll explain why this is.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTLearning The Irish Language? These Are The Resources You Needhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-irish-language-books-and-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-irish-language-books-and-resources/This is a brief and very selective list of the best quality resources currently available for learning the Irish language (Gaeilge).Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT7 Things That Helped Me Pick Up Korean Quicklyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-korean-quickly/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-korean-quickly/Here are 7 useful things I learned that helped me pick up Korean quickly while I was living there for a year.Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTLearning Korean To Fluency - My 3 Month Progress Updatehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-korean-to-fluency-3-months/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-korean-to-fluency-3-months/This week marks three months that I’ve been living and working in South Korea determined to become fluent in the Korean language.Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Simplest Way To Learn Languages Using Harry Potter Translationshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-languages-from-harry-potter/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-languages-from-harry-potter/Harry Potter is the most famous children's fantasy series with over 70 foreign language translations making it a perfect language learning tool.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTIf I Started Learning Russian Again, Here’s How I’d Do Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-russian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-russian/The fact is that relatively few people learn Russian, so if you show interest in the Russian language, Russians will happily talk to you.Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTLearning Levantine or Iraqi Arabic? These Are The Books You Needhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-levantine-and-iraqi-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-levantine-and-iraqi-arabic/Are you learning Levantine or Iraqi Arabic? Here's my advice on the best resources currently available for these dialects.Sat, 05 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTLearning Multiple Languages At The Same Timehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-multiple-languages-at-the-same-time/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-multiple-languages-at-the-same-time/Why learn several languages simultaneously and is it even advisable to do so? Here are some of my thoughts on the issue.Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT6 Things I’ve Learned About Russian Since Moving To Russia (And Resources That Helped)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-russian-in-russia/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-russian-in-russia/My prior apathy about Russia aside, after just a few short months of living in Russia I have already been forced to seriously reconsider every Russian stereotype that I’d previously held.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTLearning Turkish: How To Improve Beyond The Beginner Levelhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-turkish-beyond-beginner/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learning-turkish-beyond-beginner/You've passed the Turkish Beginner stage and now struggling with reaching an Intermediate level. Here's how to achieve high fluency in the Turkish language.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTUpdate: Levantine and Iraqi Arabic Mission in Jordanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/levantine-and-iraqi-arabic-in-jordan/https://www.mezzoguild.com/levantine-and-iraqi-arabic-in-jordan/One of the main reasons for coming to Jordan was to meet and work with local people here to produce higher quality content for our Arabic resource, TalkInArabic.com – in particular for Jordanian, Palestinian and Iraqi.Mon, 02 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT14 Best Levantine Arabic Shows To Learn Arabic From (Netflix)https://www.mezzoguild.com/levantine-arabic-shows/https://www.mezzoguild.com/levantine-arabic-shows/Levantine Arabic shows are often exaggerated, but insights can still be gained into the language, as well as the history and politics of the region.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTWho Was Lilith? Origin Of Her Name And Its Meaninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/lilith/https://www.mezzoguild.com/lilith/Who was Lilith and what does the name mean? What language or languages does the name derive from? Read this article to find out.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use Linux For Language Learning (Setup And Ricing)https://www.mezzoguild.com/linux-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/linux-language-learning/Linux is the preferred OS of many language learners including myself so I've put together some screencasts of my Linux setup for language learning for you.Sun, 05 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTHow To Speak To 20% Of The World's Population In A Yearhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/mandarin-and-spanish-in-a-year/https://www.mezzoguild.com/mandarin-and-spanish-in-a-year/I've set myself the challenge of learning Spanish and Mandarin simultaneously in 2016, documenting the process along the way.Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTMandarin vs. Cantonese (Crucial Differences & Similarities)https://www.mezzoguild.com/mandarin-vs-cantonese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/mandarin-vs-cantonese/Standard Chinese is an umbrella term representing a group of different languages and dialects. Two of the most widely-used Chinese languages are Mandarin and Cantonese.Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTMemrise vs Duolingo: If I Had To Choose, I'd Pick Memrisehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/memrise-vs-duolingo/https://www.mezzoguild.com/memrise-vs-duolingo/It's not easy to compare or review Memrise and Duolingo together. They are vastly different language learning platforms with different aims. However, Memrise is more useful.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMTDo Men And Women Really Learn Languages Differently?https://www.mezzoguild.com/men-and-women/https://www.mezzoguild.com/men-and-women/Here are a few of the ways scientific studies have shown that men and women learn differently and how we can use these differences to be mutually beneficial.Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow Cardinal Mezzofanti Learned Languageshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/mezzofanti/https://www.mezzoguild.com/mezzofanti/How did Cardinal Mezzofanti learn so many languages? What was his secret? In this post, I'll explain how and why he did it.Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTIntroducing: The Mezzofanti Guild v3.0 (Relaunched!)https://www.mezzoguild.com/mg-reborn/https://www.mezzoguild.com/mg-reborn/Today I’m unveiling The Mezzofanti Guild (version 3.0), completely redesigned and redeveloped from the ground up.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow Different Is Moroccan Arabic To The Other Dialects, Really?https://www.mezzoguild.com/moroccan-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/moroccan-arabic/This will help you if you're switching Arabic dialects to Moroccan or considering which dialect to learn.Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTMost Popular Language Learning Articles You Should Readhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/most-popular-language-learning-articles/https://www.mezzoguild.com/most-popular-language-learning-articles/Today I'm going to share a few of the most popular (and often controversial) language learning posts I've written this year in case you missed them.Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe 12 Most Spoken Languages In The World (+ A Few Extras)https://www.mezzoguild.com/most-spoken-languages-in-the-world/https://www.mezzoguild.com/most-spoken-languages-in-the-world/Here's an up-to-date list of the most spoken languages in the world including native and non-native speakers, including info you probably didn't know.Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTNegotiation In Language Learning: The Refining Processhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/negotiation-in-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/negotiation-in-language-learning/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.Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow To Never Learn A Language And Ruin Your Life In The Processhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/never-learn-a-language-and-ruin-your-life/https://www.mezzoguild.com/never-learn-a-language-and-ruin-your-life/Want to never successfully learn a language and also ruin your life in the process? Then don't do this.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT5 Things Crucial To Achieving Your New Year's Resolutionhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/new-years-resolution/https://www.mezzoguild.com/new-years-resolution/Today I wanted to share 5 things that are absolutely crucial in helping you achieve your resolutions for the new year.Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTHow To Speak A Foreign Language Without An Accenthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/no-accent/https://www.mezzoguild.com/no-accent/Listening to how native speakers pronounce words, letters, even phrases helped me with the second change I made, which was to mimic what I heard native speakers do.Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMTNo Energy For Language Learning? Try This...https://www.mezzoguild.com/no-energy-to-learn-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/no-energy-to-learn-languages/Language learning days off should entail some kind of fun or leisurely exposure to the language, whether it's target language music, watching a movie or even just using target language that you already know.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTNow Hiring: Language Learners And Polyglot Writers/Content Creatorshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/now-hiring/https://www.mezzoguild.com/now-hiring/I'm on the lookout for some language learning/polyglot superstars who are passionate about sharing their experiences and good at writing creative content.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow My 1 Year Old Son's Language Learning Is Reaffirming My Approachhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/one-year-old-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/one-year-old-language-learning/My son just turned one year old and I've been able to make some interesting observations of his language development that I believe are helpful to us as adult second language learners.Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT6 Best And Worst Online Afrikaans Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-afrikaans-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-afrikaans-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Afrikaans courses available today (most popular course products).Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT22 Best And Worst Online Arabic Courses (Expert Opinion)https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-arabic-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-arabic-courses/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).Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT9 Best And Worst Online Bulgarian Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-bulgarian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-bulgarian-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Bulgarian courses available today (most popular course products).Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT10 Best And Worst Online Cantonese Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-cantonese-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-cantonese-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Cantonese courses available today (most popular course products).Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT27 Best And Worst Online Chinese Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-chinese-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-chinese-courses/Today I'm going to share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best online Chinese courses and classes (most popular course products).Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT12 Best And Worst Online Czech Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-czech-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-czech-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Czech courses available today (most popular course products).Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT14 Best And Worst Online Danish Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-danish-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-danish-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Danish courses available today (most popular course products).Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT14 Best And Worst Online Dutch Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-dutch-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-dutch-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Dutch courses available today (most popular course products).Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT37 Best And Worst Online French Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-french-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-french-courses/Today I'm going to share my opinion as a French learner on the best online French courses available today (most popular course products).Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT11 Best And Worst Online Finnish Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-finnish-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-finnish-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Finnish courses available today (most popular course products).Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMT25 Best (And Worst) Online German Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-german-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-german-courses/This article will explore in detail the best (and worst) online German courses so you can find the best course to learn German in 2024.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT15 Best And Worst Online Greek Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-greek-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-greek-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Greek courses available today (most popular course products).Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT20 Best And Worst Online Hebrew Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-hebrew-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-hebrew-courses/Today I'm going to share my opinion as a Hebrew student on the best online Hebrew courses available today (most popular course products).Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT13 Best And Worst Online Hungarian Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-hungarian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-hungarian-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Hungarian courses available today (most popular course products).Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT11 Best And Worst Online Indonesian Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-indonesian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-indonesian-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Indonesian courses available today (most popular course products).Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT25 Best (And Worst) Online Italian Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-italian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-italian-courses/Today I'm going to share my opinion as an Italian learner on the best online Italian courses available today (most popular course products).Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT30 Best And Worst Online Japanese Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-japanese-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-japanese-courses/Looking for the best online Japanese courses or classes? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best and worst resources for Japanese.Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT25 Best And Worst Online Korean Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-korean-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-korean-courses/Today I'm going to share my opinion as a Korean learner on the best online Korean courses available today (most popular course products).Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT11 Best And Worst Online Farsi (Persian) Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-persian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-persian-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Farsi courses available today (most popular course products).Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT14 Best And Worst Online Norwegian Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-norwegian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-norwegian-courses/In this post, I'll share my experience on the best online Norwegian courses available today (most popular course products).Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT16 Best And Worst Online Polish Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-polish-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-polish-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Polish courses available today (most popular course products).Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT21 Best Online Portuguese Courses (Native Speaker Opinion)https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-portuguese-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-portuguese-courses/Today I'm going to share my thoughts as a native Portuguese speaker on the best online Portuguese courses available today (most popular course products).Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT10 Best And Worst Online Romanian Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-romanian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-romanian-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Romanian courses available today (most popular course products).Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT27 Best (And Worst) Online Russian Courses In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-russian-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-russian-courses/Today I'm going to share my opinion as an experienced Russian learner on the best online Russian courses available (most popular course products).Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT35 Best Online Spanish Courses (I Tested Them All)https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-spanish-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-spanish-courses/Today I'm going to share my opinion as a Spanish learner on the best online Spanish courses available today (most popular course products).Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT13 Best And Worst Online Swahili Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-swahili-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-swahili-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Swahili courses available today (most popular course products).Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT17 Best And Worst Online Swedish Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-swedish-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-swedish-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Swedish courses available today (most popular course products).Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT10 Best And Worst Online Tagalog (Filipino) Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-tagalog-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-tagalog-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Tagalog courses available today (most popular course products).Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT9 Best Online TEFL Courses To Live & Teach Overseas (2024)https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-tefl-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-tefl-courses/Looking for the best online TEFL courses/programs so you can teach overseas (or online)? See this detailed list of the best programs currently available.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT10 Best And Worst Online Thai Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-thai-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-thai-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Thai courses available today (most popular course products).Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT17 Best And Worst Online Turkish Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-turkish-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-turkish-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Turkish courses available today (most popular course products).Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT8 Best And Worst Online Urdu Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-urdu-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-urdu-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Urdu courses available today (most popular course products).Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT15 Best And Worst Online Vietnamese Courses For 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-vietnamese-courses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-vietnamese-courses/Today I'll share my experience on the best online Vietnamese courses available today (most popular course products).Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTPassive Language Learning Is Nonsense And Here's Why...https://www.mezzoguild.com/passive-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/passive-language-learning/You can't learn a language passively. Language learning – whether they''re our first, second or eighth – is the result of active use and engagement.Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTHow To Go On The Perfect Language Immersion Trip And Save Tonnes Of Moneyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/perfect-immersion-trip/https://www.mezzoguild.com/perfect-immersion-trip/Today I'm going to share with you what I do to get the most out of a language immersion trip and save myself a tonne of money in the process.Thu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTPidgin vs Creole: What They Are And How They Differhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/pidgin-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/pidgin-languages/Pidgin languages are often confused with creoles as both involve the combining of two first languages. Here's an explanation of the differences with examples.Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTWhich Languages Are Spoken In Poland? (Not Just Polish)https://www.mezzoguild.com/poland-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/poland-languages/The main language spoken in Poland is Polish, which is the official language, but there are also quite a few others. Here's a list of the languages spoken there.Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTDo Polyglots Have A Genetic Predisposition For Language Learning?https://www.mezzoguild.com/polyglot-genes/https://www.mezzoguild.com/polyglot-genes/According to some genetic research, polyglots tend to be male, have autoimmune disorders, are left-handed, and may be musically or mathematically talented.Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTHow To Tell The Difference Between European And Brazilian Portuguesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-and-brazilian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-and-brazilian/Although Brazil and Portugal share the greater part of the language, there are many variations both spoken and written.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMTLearning Portuguese? Here Are 7 Apps I Highly Recommendhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-apps/Here I've selected the best apps for learning Portuguese (personal favorites) that offer the highest quality content.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest Overall Resources For Teaching Portuguese To Your Kidshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-kids/https://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-kids/So, you've decided to teach your kids Portuguese (superb decision!). Where do you start in your quest to gather resources?Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTNeed Podcasts To Learn Portuguese? These Are My Favoriteshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-podcasts/It can be hard to find the highest quality podcasts for Portuguese, so I've done my research to provide you with a comprehensive list of the best podcasts for learning the language.Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTBest YouTube Channels To Learn Portuguese (All Levels)https://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-youtube/https://www.mezzoguild.com/portuguese-youtube/Need recommendations on the best YouTube channels for learning Portuguese? Take a look at this list.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTPreparing For TOPIK and Reflecting On a Tough Year in Koreahttps://www.mezzoguild.com/preparing-for-topik-test/https://www.mezzoguild.com/preparing-for-topik-test/Going through emotional struggles while immersed abroad can be tough but it also brings you closer to the people and language you’re trying to connect with.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow Important Is Reading For Learning To Speak a Language? Not Very. Here's Why...https://www.mezzoguild.com/reading/https://www.mezzoguild.com/reading/To what extent does literacy benefit speaking? Can reading produce spoken fluency in a foreign language? Let me clear a few things up.Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTReflecting On My Progress With Irish Over The Last 6 Monthshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/reflecting-on-my-progress-with-irish-6-months/https://www.mezzoguild.com/reflecting-on-my-progress-with-irish-6-months/Almost exactly six months ago I announced my plans to learn Gaeilge on my own using online resources with no prior knowledge of the language at all.Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTQuick Tips To Maximize Limited Language Learning Timehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/quick-tips-to-maximize-language-learning-time/https://www.mezzoguild.com/quick-tips-to-maximize-language-learning-time/Are you one of these people who put off learning another language because you just don't have enough time?Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTReflections Of A Visual-Spatial Language Learnerhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/reflections-of-a-visual-spatial-language-learner/https://www.mezzoguild.com/reflections-of-a-visual-spatial-language-learner/I'll tell you the main reason why your 3rd and 4th languages are easier to learn than your 2nd.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT11 Incredible (Random) Things I Learned Living In Russiahttps://www.mezzoguild.com/russia/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russia/Today I'm going to share a few fairly random but very interesting things with you that I learned during my language immersion stay in Russia.Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTNew Language Challenge: Russia Here I Come!https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian/Today I can finally share my new language challenge with all of you. I'm currently en route to Russia for a brand new immersion experience that I'm very excited about.Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow To Read And Pronounce The Russian Alphabet (Cyrillic)https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-alphabet/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-alphabet/In this guide, I'll teach you the Russian alphabet (called Cyrillic). We'll go through the vowels and consonants, and the pronunciation of each.Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTBest Apps To Learn Russian In 2024 (Tried And Tested)https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-apps/Looking for apps to learn Russian? In this list, I'll share with you my list of the best apps available for Russian.Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Immersion In Russia - First Impressions After 1 Monthhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-immersion/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-immersion/Russia is already proving to be one of the most rewarding language immersions I've ever done.Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT3 Challenging Features Of The Russian Language And How To Overcome Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-language-challenges/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-language-challenges/This article will identify three tough features of the Russian language and give you tips for mastering them.Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT10 Reasons Why The Russian Language Isn't That Difficulthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-language-is-not-difficult/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-language-is-not-difficult/Today I'm going to convince you that Russian is actually far easier to learn than you've been led to believe.Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT20 Outstanding Listening Resources For Russian Learners Of All Levelshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-language-listening-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/russian-language-listening-resources/Improving listening comprehension in Russian is one of the most challenging aspects of learning the language. Here are some of the most outstanding resources for training your listening skills.Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTInterview: Scott H. Young's Year Without English Projecthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/scott-h-young-year-without-english/https://www.mezzoguild.com/scott-h-young-year-without-english/Scott and a friend have just recently started a pretty inspiring project of spending a whole year travelling to 4 countries using only the local languages -- no English for a whole year.Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTSo Yeah... This Just Happenedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/she-said-yes/https://www.mezzoguild.com/she-said-yes/I do know that a lot of you have been following my adventures for years now so I want to share this big news with you.Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhy Short/Brief Language Study Sessions Help You Retain Morehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/short-language-study-periods/https://www.mezzoguild.com/short-language-study-periods/Research (and experience) have proven that shorter language study periods result in much better retainment than longer study periods.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTSkype For Language Learning - Why You Need Less Of Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/skype-and-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/skype-and-language-learning/Do you really want to immerse yourself in a foreign language but travelling and being location-independent isn't an option for you?Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTIf You Want to Learn Languages Better, Just Go to Bedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/sleep/https://www.mezzoguild.com/sleep/A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has proven that sleep may be critical to successful language learning.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTWhy Social Risk-Takers Are Better Language Learnershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/social-risk-takers-are-better-language-learners/https://www.mezzoguild.com/social-risk-takers-are-better-language-learners/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.Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Learning And Social Risk-Taking Part 2: Talk!https://www.mezzoguild.com/social-risk-taking-part-2/https://www.mezzoguild.com/social-risk-taking-part-2/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.Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTWhat Are The Regional Languages Spoken in Spain?https://www.mezzoguild.com/spain-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spain-languages/In this article, we’ll explore some of the lesser-known languages you can listen out for during your next trip to Spain.Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Accent Marks For Beginners (+ How To Type Them)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-accent-marks/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-accent-marks/Unlike many other languages, there is not a variety of different Spanish accent marks. In fact there’s only one true accent mark that’s used - the tilde.Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT50+ Common Spanish Adjectives With Examples Of Their Usagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-adjectives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-adjectives/You might already know some common Spanish adjectives, but a richer vocabulary and comprehensive understanding of various descriptive words can be incredibly useful.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT22 Similar French And Spanish Words You Should Recognizehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-and-french-similar-words/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-and-french-similar-words/Did you know that there are many similar French and Spanish words? In this article, I'll go over some important cognates you should recognize.Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT22 Best Apps To Learn Spanish In 2024 (Rigorously Tested)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-apps/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-apps/Looking for the best apps to learn Spanish? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best apps available for Spanish.Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT12 High-Paying Career Options For Spanish Speakers In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-careers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-careers/This guide will cover several unique and high-paying job options and career paths for those who want to learn and use Spanish professionally.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT5 Best Spanish Language Certifications (Proficiency Tests)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-certification/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-certification/Do you need to know which Spanish language certifications are recognised internationally? See this list of the top certifications.Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTHere Are 21 Countries Where Spanish Is An Official Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-countries/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-countries/If you're learning Spanish to travel to a Spanish speaking country, here's a bit of good news. There are 21 countries in which Spanish is the official language.Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTBest Spanish Immersion Courses For Seniors (Over 50's)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-courses-for-seniors/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-courses-for-seniors/Are you Spanish learner over 50? Today I'm going to share my opinion on the best Spanish courses for seniors (over 50's) available today.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT14 Spanish Curse Words Every Learner Should Eventually Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-curse-words/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-curse-words/This list of commonly used Spanish curse (swear) words and insults will help you grasp some of the colloquialisms used by native Spanish speakers.Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish For Business: Great Resources For Professionalshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-business/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-business/Looking for the best business Spanish resources? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best resources for business Spanish.Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT12 Spanish Language Resources For Medical Professionalshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-medical-professionals/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-medical-professionals/Need to learn Spanish as a medical professional? In this roundup, I'll share with you my list of the best resources and courses for the medical field.Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Vocabulary And Phrases For Military Personnelhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-military/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-military/Need to learn Spanish for the military? Head to this guide to learn new Spanish vocabulary and phrases related to the army and war.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTTop Primary School Spanish Resources For Homeschool Or Lockdownhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-primary-schoolers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-primary-schoolers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/Got a primary or middle schooler doing homeschool or lockdown, and looking for best Spanish resources? Here's a list of my favorite courses, books and apps.Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTHomeschool (Or Lockdown) Spanish Courses And Apps For Teenshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-teenagers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-for-teenagers-in-lockdown-or-homeschooling/Here I've put together some of the best Spanish resources for teenagers/high schoolers who are studying Spanish at home (homeschooling or in lockdown).Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Main Differences Between Formal And Informal Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-informal-vs-formal/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-informal-vs-formal/One difference English speakers have to get used to when learning Spanish is the difference between formal and informal language.Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT10 Hardest Things About Learning Spanish (+ How To Learn Them Easily)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-is-easy-to-learn/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-is-easy-to-learn/Spanish is really easy to learn. Let's take a look at some of these harder aspects of learning Spanish from the perspective of a native speaker of English.Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow Much Are Spanish Lessons? In-Person & Online Price Guidehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-lesson-cost/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-lesson-cost/How much do Spanish lessons cost? What is the average price you can expect to pay for classes and tutoring? See this price guide on in-person and online lessons.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT25 Best Spanish Idioms That Every Learner Should Usehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-idioms/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-idioms/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.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT16 Good Spanish Movies On Netflix To Learn The Language Fromhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-netflix/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-netflix/When it comes to learning Spanish, Netflix has tons of movies available in different genres, dialects, and levels of difficulty to help you learn.Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT24 Spanish Nicknames For Family, Partners And Close Friendshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-nicknames/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-nicknames/When you're ready, you can explore this list which will help you to start throwing the Spanish nicknames into conversations with your friends and family.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearn Spanish Numbers: How To Count To Over A Million In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-numbers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-numbers/Spanish numbers (and counting) are incredibly simple and straightforward. Here I'll show you everything you need to know about counting en español.Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT9 Great Podcasts To Help You Learn Spanish In 2024https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-podcasts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-podcasts/Today I'm going to share my opinion as a Spanish speaker on the best podcasts for learning Spanish (suitable for all levels).Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Read And Write In Spanish (14 Essential Tips)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-reading-and-writing/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-reading-and-writing/Some Spanish learners are naturally better speakers and listeners, but when it comes to reading and writing in Spanish they face challenges. Here are some useful strategies to improve.Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT7 Best Schools And Immersion Programs To Learn Spanish (In Spain)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-schools/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-schools/Want to learn Spanish in Spain? Here I’ve compiled a list of the best schools and immersion programs in Spain to study Spanish at.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTLearning Spanish? Here Are The Best Sitcoms (Shows) To Watchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-sitcoms/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-sitcoms/The good news for Spanish learners is that there are some great sitcoms to learn Spanish for all levels and age groups. Here are some good ones.Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT27 Meaningful Spanish Tattoo Ideas For Guys And Girlshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-tattoos/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-tattoos/Want to get a tattoo written in Spanish that reflects a deep and meaningful thought? Check this list of Spanish tattoo ideas beforehand.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT25 Spanish Terms Of Endearment For Family And Friendshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-terms-of-endearment/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-terms-of-endearment/If you’d like to learn a few Spanish terms of endearment for family, partners and friends, this is the guide you need.Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT24 Spanish Slang Terms Commonly Used By Native Speakershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-slang/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-slang/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.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT9 Best Sites To Find (And Schedule) Spanish Tutorshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-tutors/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-tutors/This guide will cover the best options for finding and booking Spanish tutors at all levels.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Verb Conjugation Is Easy: Here's How To Learn Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-verb-conjugations/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-verb-conjugations/Learning Spanish verb conjugation is without doubt the thing that concerns prospective students the most in my experience. But it's really easy.Mon, 25 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTSpanish vs Catalan: Crucial Similarities And Differenceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-vs-catalan/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-vs-catalan/Catalan and Spanish are both spoken in Spain, but are significantly different languages. Here's a detailed comparison to help you.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish vs French: Essential Similarities & Differenceshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-vs-french/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-vs-french/French and Spanish are very closely related but have some major differences as well. Here's a detailed comparison to help you.Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTThe Truth About Spanish Dialect Variations And Word Comparisonshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-word-comparisons/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-word-comparisons/This is a guest post by Jared Romey of SpeakingLatino.com | Real World Spanish.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT26 Interesting Spanish Words Of Arabic Origin (Andalusian)https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-words-of-arabic-origin/https://www.mezzoguild.com/spanish-words-of-arabic-origin/Spanish has been influenced heavily and has many cognates, and one of the languages that Spanish has been shaped by is Arabic.Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT5 Tips To Avoid Stressful Situations As An ESL Teacherhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/stressful-situations-esl-teacher/https://www.mezzoguild.com/stressful-situations-esl-teacher/This is in response to a few questions that have been thrown at me now and again regarding ESL teaching as a means to fund immersion stays abroad.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTHere Are The Countries Where Swahili Is Spokenhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/swahili-countries/https://www.mezzoguild.com/swahili-countries/Swahili is Africa's most spoken language with over 200 million speakers. Here are the countries where Swahili is spoken.Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTLearning Arabic With Iraqi and Syrian Refugees In Jordanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/syrian-iraqi-refugees-jordan/https://www.mezzoguild.com/syrian-iraqi-refugees-jordan/We've just returned from our time doing Arabic language immersion and working with Iraqi and Syrian refugees in Jordan.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT20 Excellent Resources To Improve Your Swedish Listening Skillshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/swedish-listening-resources/https://www.mezzoguild.com/swedish-listening-resources/I was brutally reminded that Swedish listening skills do diminish over time and that like many skills, if you don’t use it, you lose it. I set out on a quest to find some resources to restore my Swedish listening skills to their former glory. Here are some of the resources that I’ve been using.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow To Order Food From A Taco Truck In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/taco-truck-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/taco-truck-spanish/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.Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTNo, There's No Duolingo Tagalog. Try These Options Instead.https://www.mezzoguild.com/tagalog-duolingo/https://www.mezzoguild.com/tagalog-duolingo/There currently is no Tagalog on Duolingo, but there are some even better alternatives for Tagalog learners.Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTNo, There's No Duolingo Thai. Try These Instead.https://www.mezzoguild.com/thai-duolingo/https://www.mezzoguild.com/thai-duolingo/There currently is no Thai on Duolingo, but there are some even better alternatives for Thai learners.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTHow To Think In A Foreign Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/thinking-in-another-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/thinking-in-another-language/How many languages do you think in? Most people aren't aware that when we thinking is like an internal conversation we have with ourselves.Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTThe Best Kept Secret In Language Learninghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/the-best-kept-secret-in-language-learning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/the-best-kept-secret-in-language-learning/Once you hit the intermediate plateau, things in your language learning will get much more difficult. That's why it is so important to put an emphasis on your learning aptitude from the very beginning.Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMTTips On Learning Arabic From A High School Perspectivehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/tips-on-learning-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/tips-on-learning-arabic/Applying these tips to your daily study regimen if you haven’t already will definitely improve your Arabic skills and improve your grades.Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Apps And Courses Supporting Ukrainian Refugeeshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/ukraine-refugees/https://www.mezzoguild.com/ukraine-refugees/There are several major language learning courses and apps that have pledged support for Ukrainian refugees. Here is a current list and what they're offering.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use Feelings And Senses To Learn Foreign Languages More Effectivelyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/using-your-feelings-and-senses-learn-foreign-languages/https://www.mezzoguild.com/using-your-feelings-and-senses-learn-foreign-languages/Did you know that the most common and erroneous way that a lot of us try to learn foreign language vocabulary, phrases and expressions is by repetition of the foreign language word/s and the translation in our native language?Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTLanguage Learning Goals Despite Uncertainty (+ Relaunch Coming!)https://www.mezzoguild.com/uncertainty/https://www.mezzoguild.com/uncertainty/I've been working overtime for the past few months to redevelop MezzoGuild while also hiring content creators for the new platform.Thu, 30 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTIs It Better To Learn Traditional Or Simplified Chinese?https://www.mezzoguild.com/traditional-vs-simplified-chinese/https://www.mezzoguild.com/traditional-vs-simplified-chinese/In this article, we'll look into both the simplified and traditional Chinese writing systems and explore their differences.Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT9 Reasons Why You Should Visit Georgia and Learn Georgianhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/visit-georgia-and-learn-georgian/https://www.mezzoguild.com/visit-georgia-and-learn-georgian/Everything about my experience living and doing language immersion in Georgia was literally life-changing.Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMTFluency In A Language - What Does That Mean Exactly?https://www.mezzoguild.com/what-is-language-fluency/https://www.mezzoguild.com/what-is-language-fluency/A lot of people are under the impression that to be fluent in another language means that you speak it as well as, or almost as well as, your native language.Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMTHere's What Language Immersion Is (And What It Isn't)https://www.mezzoguild.com/what-is-language-immersion/https://www.mezzoguild.com/what-is-language-immersion/I've talked quite a bit about how the words fluency and advanced are the most misunderstood and misused words by language learners and blogging 'experts'. Well immersion is another one.Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTWhere Is Bengali (Bangla) Spoken? It Isn't Just Bangladeshhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/where-is-bengali-spoken/https://www.mezzoguild.com/where-is-bengali-spoken/Ever wondered where in the world Bengali is spoken? Bangladesh isn't the only answer.Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTWhy Disliking Learning Languages Is Not A Good Thinghttps://www.mezzoguild.com/why-disliking-learning-languages-is-not-a-good-thing/https://www.mezzoguild.com/why-disliking-learning-languages-is-not-a-good-thing/I love learning languages. The end product is great sure - being able to actually use it and learn about people on such a deep and personal level, but I also enjoy every step and discovery along the way.Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Real Reason You Forgot The Language You Studied In Schoolhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/why-we-forget-the-language-we-learned-in-school/https://www.mezzoguild.com/why-we-forget-the-language-we-learned-in-school/Do we gradually forget languages? What happened to the foreign languages we learned in school? Are they lost and can we pick them up again quickly if they are?Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT12 Lessons Learned Proposing To An Egyptian Girl Who Only Spoke Arabichttps://www.mezzoguild.com/when-i-almost-married-egyptian-girl-who-only-spoke-arabic/https://www.mezzoguild.com/when-i-almost-married-egyptian-girl-who-only-spoke-arabic/Today I've decided to share a few lessons with you that I learned from almost marrying a girl in Egypt - a girl who only spoke Arabic. No English.Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTNo, I'm Not Impressed By Xiaomanyc (Arieh Smith). Here's Why.https://www.mezzoguild.com/xiaomanyc/https://www.mezzoguild.com/xiaomanyc/I consistently get asked by friends if I've heard of Xiaomanyc (Arieh Smith) and what I think of his content. Here's my honest opinion.Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTYou Don't Need To Study Grammar To Learn A Foreign Languagehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/you-dont-need-to-study-grammar-to-learn-a-foreign-language/https://www.mezzoguild.com/you-dont-need-to-study-grammar-to-learn-a-foreign-language/If there's one piece of advice you take away from this site, let it be this: You don't need to study grammar to learn to speak a foreign language.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTLearning Spanish? These 10 YouTube Channels Are An Absolute Musthttps://www.mezzoguild.com/youtube-channels-to-learn-spanish/https://www.mezzoguild.com/youtube-channels-to-learn-spanish/The good news for Spanish learners is that there are so many YouTube channels to learn Spanish for all levels and age groups. Here are the best ones.Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTYu Ming Is Ainm Dom: Chinese Guy Learns Irish To Ireland's Shamehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/yu-ming/https://www.mezzoguild.com/yu-ming/Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom is still entirely relevant and hard-hitting for people interested in language revival and specifically Irish.Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTFrench Numbers: How To Count From One To Over A Trillionhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/numbers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/numbers/In this helpful guide, I'll teach you how to count from zero up to and over a trillion in French. I'll also cover the French ordinal numbers too.Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTGerman Numbers: How To Count From One To A Millionhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/numbers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/numbers/In this easy guide, I'll teach you how to count from zero up to a million in German. I'll also cover the German ordinal numbers too.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTChinese Numbers: How To Count From Zero To One Millionhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/numbers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/numbers/Learn Chinese numbers here. This guide covers how to count from zero to a million in Mandarin.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTHebrew Numbers And Counting: Cardinal And Ordinalhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/hebrew/numbers/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/hebrew/numbers/Looking for Hebrew numbers / numerals? Here you'll find a list of cardinal and ordinal numbers in Hebrew.Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT45 Sa'idi (Upper Egyptian Arabic) Curse Words & Insultshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/arabic/vocabulary/saidi-arabic-insults/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/arabic/vocabulary/saidi-arabic-insults/Sa'idi is the Arabic dialect of Upper (Southern) Egypt. Here are some of its popular curse words and insults.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTAhlan Wa Sahlan Meaning: Arabic Term For Welcome Explainedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/arabic/phrases/ahlan-wa-sahlan/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/arabic/phrases/ahlan-wa-sahlan/What does ahlan wa sahlan mean in Arabic? In this article, I'll explain its meaning and usage.Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTSubhan Allah Meaning: Arabic Tasbih For Glorifying Godhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/arabic/phrases/subhan-allah/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/arabic/phrases/subhan-allah/What does Subhan Allah mean in Arabic? In this article, I'll explain its meaning and usage.Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT34 Essential Adverbs In Mandarin Chinese (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/adverbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/adverbs/In this guide, I'll teach you adverbs in Chinese (and show you how they're used).Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT不 (Bù) vs 没 (Méi) In Chinese (How Are They Different?)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/bu-vs-mei/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/bu-vs-mei/In this guide, I'll explain the differences between 不 (bù) and 没 (méi) in Chinese (and show you how they're used).Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTConjunctions In Mandarin Chinese (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/conjunctions/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/conjunctions/In this guide, I'll teach you some of the most important conjunctions in Chinese (and how they're used).Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say "If" In Mandarin Chinese (Conditionals)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/conditionals/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/conditionals/In this guide, I'll teach you the different conditionals in Chinese (and how they're used).Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTModal Verbs In Mandarin Chinese (Explained With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/modal-verbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/modal-verbs/In this guide, I'll teach you modal verbs in Chinese (and show you how they're used).Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTEssential Prepositions In Mandarin Chinese (+ Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/prepositions/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/prepositions/In this guide, we'll cover some commonly used prepositions in Mandarin Chinese, including examples of how they're used.Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use Tenses In Chinese (Past, Present & Future Tense)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/tenses/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/grammar/tenses/Tenses don't technically exist in Mandarin Chinese but there are ways to indicate them. Here are examples of how to do this.Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Give (And Respond To) Compliments In Mandarin Chinesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/compliments/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/compliments/In this guide, you'll learn how to give compliments in Chinese and respond to people when they compliment you.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTTelling The Date In Chinese (Calendar Days, Months & Years)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/date/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/date/In this guide, we'll explore how you can say or ask the date in Chinese (days, months, and years in Mandarin).Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT12 Ways To Say Goodbye In Chinese [+ When To Use Them]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/goodbye/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/goodbye/In Chinese, there are many ways to say goodbye to people. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTEssential Chinese Medical Terms For Visiting The Doctorhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/doctor/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/doctor/In this guide, you'll learn how to talk to your doctor in Chinese and phrases for seeking medical treatment.Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTA Guide To Mandarin Chinese Birthday Wishes And Traditionshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/happy-birthday/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/happy-birthday/In this guide, you'll learn how to say happy birthday in Chinese and other useful info about Chinese birthday traditions.Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In Chinese And Respond (Formal + Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/hello/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/hello/In Chinese, there are many ways to say hello and to greet people. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask For Help In Mandarin Chinese [Essential Phrases]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/help/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/help/Need help? Here are some essential phrases you can use to ask someone for help in Mandarin Chinese. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask How Are You In Mandarin Chinese (+ How To Reply)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/how-are-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/how-are-you/In Chinese, there are many ways to ask how are you. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say I Love You In Chinese (& Express Other Feelings)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/i-love-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/i-love-you/In this guide, we'll cover all the different phrases and terms you can use to express your interest, love, or affection for someone else using Mandarin Chinese.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Prepare For A Job Interview In Mandarin Chinesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/job-interview/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/job-interview/Looking for a job in China or with a Chinese company? Here's a guide on Chinese phrases you can use in your job interview.Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say No In Mandarin Chinesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/no/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/no/How do you say no in Chinese? Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Order Chinese Food In Mandarin (& Read The Menu)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/restaurant/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/restaurant/In this guide, you'll learn how to order food at a Chinese restaurant (using Mandarin) and how to read the menu.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Introduce Yourself In Chinese [Essential Phrases]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/self-introduction/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/self-introduction/Whether you’re forging new friendships, traveling to China, or meeting new business partners, knowing how to introduce yourself in Chinese is vital.Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Sorry In Chinese [6 Best Ways To Apologize]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/sorry/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/sorry/In Chinese, there are many ways to say sorry. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Thanks In Chinese [Common Ways To Thank People]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/thank-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/thank-you/In Chinese, there are many ways to say thanks to people. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Tell And Ask What The Time Is In Mandarin Chinesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/time/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/time/In this guide, we'll explore the basic vocabulary and phrases you'll need to tell and ask the time in Chinese.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Yes In Mandarin Chinesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/yes/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/yes/How do you say yes in Chinese? Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say You're Welcome In Chinese When Someone Thanks Youhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/youre-welcome/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/phrases/youre-welcome/In Chinese, there are several ways to say you're welcome when someone thanks you. Here's a guide that covers the most common ways to do this.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Talk About (And Address) Family Members In Chinesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/vocabulary/family-members/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/chinese/vocabulary/family-members/In this guide, you'll learn how to describe your family members in Chinese.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTThe Formal & Informal 'You' In Dutch (U vs Jij) Explainedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/grammar/you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/grammar/you/In this simple guide, I'll explain how to say 'you' in Dutch, both formally and informally.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTDutch Snacks: What They Are + How To Order Them (In Dutch)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/vocabulary/snacks/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/vocabulary/snacks/In this article, I’ll go over what Dutch snacks are, the different varieties as well as how to order them.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Curse (Swear) In Dutch: The Infective Invectivehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/phrases/cursing/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/phrases/cursing/Dutch has an amazing variety and number of curses and swear words, including 'disease-related swear words' termed the 'infective invective'.Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTDutch Greetings: How To Say Hello In Dutchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/phrases/greetings/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/phrases/greetings/Knowing how to say hello to people in Dutch is important so I've put together this list of greetings to get you started.Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say I Love You In Dutch (+ Terms Of Endearment)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/phrases/i-love-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/dutch/phrases/i-love-you/If you meet a new love and they speak Dutch, you naturally want to look up different Dutch ways to say 'I love you'.Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTEnglish Past Simple (Explained For Beginners + Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/english/grammar/past-simple/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/english/grammar/past-simple/In this simple guide, I'll explain how past simple tense verbs works in English, and how you can use them.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTDefinite And Indefinite Articles In French: A Complete Guidehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/articles/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/articles/In this simple guide, I'll explain how definite and indefinite articles work in French, and how you can use them.Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHere’s How To Use Comparatives And Superlatives In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/comparatives-and-superlatives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/comparatives-and-superlatives/In this simple guide, I'll explain how comparatives and superlatives work in French, and how you can use them.Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMTHow And When To Use The Conditional Tense In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/conditional/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/conditional/Trying to get a good grasp on the French conditional? It's easier than you think. I'll explain how and when to use it.Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTTypes Of French Conjunctions And How To Use Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/conjunctions/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/conjunctions/Discover the main two types of French conjunctions, examples of each type, and learn how to use them when speaking and writing in French.Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Form And Use The French Future Tense(s) With Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/future-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/future-tense/Trying to get a good grasp on the French future tense/s? They're easier than you think. Let me explain them to you.Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench Imperative (Explained Clearly For Beginners)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/imperative/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/imperative/Trying to understand French imperatives? In this guide, I'll explain the imperative mood in French and how to form it (with examples).Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTFrench Question Words: Interrogatives With Clear Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/interrogatives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/interrogatives/Trying to understand French interrogatives? In this guide, I'll explain question words in French and how to use them.Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench Nouns (+ Categories): Everything You Need To Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/nouns/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/nouns/Learn and remember French nouns and their categories easily with this simple guide.Sun, 02 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTForming And Using The 5 Past Tenses In French: Full Guidehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/past-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/past-tense/Trying to get a good grasp on the French past tenses? It's easier than you think. Let me explain it for you.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTPossessive Adjectives In French Explained With Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/possessive-adjectives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/possessive-adjectives/Learn possessive adjectives in French and how to use them by example with this guide.Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Understand And Use French Prepositions Properlyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/prepositions/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/prepositions/Prepositions in French can be challenging for English speakers. In this guide, I'll explain the differences and show you examples of how to use them properly.Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTThere's No French Present Progressive Tense: Do This Insteadhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/present-progressive/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/present-progressive/If you’re learning French, you may have come across the present progressive already. This guide will teach you what it is and how to use it.Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTFrench Pronouns: The Different Types Explained With Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/pronouns/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/pronouns/This guide will explain and clarify different types of French pronouns - subject, reflexive, direct object, indirect object, and relative.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'When' In French (Quand, Lorsque And Others)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/quand-vs-lorsque/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/quand-vs-lorsque/'When' is a crucial word that you'll need to understand early on in French. Here are the different ways to say it explained (in particular, quand and lorsque).Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTQu’est-ce Que C’est In French: What It Means & When To Use Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/quest-ce-que-cest/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/quest-ce-que-cest/Ever heard the phrase qu’est-ce que c’est in French? In this guide, I'll explain what it means and how to use it.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTIntroduction To The French Subjunctive: Explained Clearlyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/subjunctive/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/grammar/subjunctive/This guide will explain and clarify the French subjunctive, a mood that expresses doubts, wishes, hopes or hypothetical situations in French.Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT40 Popular Animal Names In French (Categorized By Type)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/animals/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/animals/In this guide, I'll teach you the names of the most common animals in French, categorized by type.Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'Beautiful' In French (+ Grammar Tips)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/beautiful/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/beautiful/In this quick guide, I'll teach you how to say beautiful along with its variations in French.Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTDays Of The Week In French (Quick Guide + Sample Sentences)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/days-of-the-week/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/days-of-the-week/If you're serious about learning French, it's obviously really important to learn the days of the week early on. Here's a quick guide for beginners.Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTAll The French Words You Need To Talk About Your Familyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/family/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/family/In this guide, I'll teach you how to describe the members of your family in French.Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT70+ Foods And Ingredients In French That You Should Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/food-and-ingredients/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/food-and-ingredients/If you're in a French-speaking country and you find yourself needing food or ingredients, see this vocabulary guide.Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTMon Chéri Meaning (French): Translation & How To Use Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/mon-cheri/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/mon-cheri/What's the meaning of mon chéri in French? In this guide, I'll explain its meaning and different variations by gender and number.Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTLearn The Months Of The Year In French (Simple Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/months/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/vocabulary/months/In this quick guide, I'll teach you how to say the months of the year (and seasons) in French.Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask For Help In French: Essential Phrases For Travelhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/asking-for-help/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/asking-for-help/No matter your travel purpose to France, it is really important to learn how to ask for help in French. Here's how to do it.Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMTExpressing Condolences in French: Useful Phrases + Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/condolences/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/condolences/This article will take you through the different options you have when expressing condolences in French to someone grieving.Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT7 Different Ways To Say You're Embarrassed In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/embarrassed/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/embarrassed/This article will take you through the different options you have when expressing embarrassment in French to someone grieving.Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTThe Real Meaning Of C'est La Vie In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/cest-la-vie/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/cest-la-vie/Are you curious to know what c'est la vie means? Discover the most accurate definition and usage examples in this article.Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Congratulations In French (10 Different Ways)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/congratulations/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/congratulations/Ever wanted to know how to say 'congrats' in French? In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how it's done.Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT14 Different Ways To Say 'Excuse Me' In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/excuse-me/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/excuse-me/Ever wanted to know how to say excuse me in French? In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how it's done.Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT30 Ways To Say Goodbye In French (Other Than Au Revoir)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/goodbye/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/goodbye/Here's a helpful guide to the common and not so common ways to say goodbye in French.Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Good Morning In French [Formal + Informal]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/good-morning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/good-morning/Here's a helpful guide to the common and not so common ways to say 'good morning' in French.Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Goodnight In French (Quick Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/goodnight/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/goodnight/Here's a helpful guide to the common and not so common ways to say ‘goodnight’ in French so you can understand how night-time greetings are properly used.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say I Don't Understand In French (+11 Alternatives)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/i-dont-understand/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/i-dont-understand/Looking for ways to say you don't understand something in French? This quick guide will teach you how.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'I Love You' In French (Essential Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/i-love-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/i-love-you/Looking for the most endearing ways to say you love someone in French? This quick guide will teach you how.Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'Nice To Meet You' In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/nice-to-meet-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/nice-to-meet-you/This article will take you through the different options you have when saying nice to meet you in French to someone you just met.Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Maybe In French (8 Ways To Say It)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/maybe/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/maybe/Looking for ways to say maybe in French? This quick guide will teach you multiple variations.Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT7 Different Ways To Say 'No' Or Refuse Something In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/no/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/no/Ever wanted to know how to say 'no' in French? In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how it's done.Sun, 02 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Please In French (Quick Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/please/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/please/Ever wanted to know how to say 'please' in French? In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how it's done.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTFrench April Fool's Day (Poisson d'Avril) & More Fishy Phraseshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/poisson-d-avril/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/poisson-d-avril/Are you curious to know how to say April Fool's day in French? I'll explain how in this article.Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Introduce Yourself In French [Essential Phrases]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/self-introduction/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/self-introduction/If you’ve been wondering how to introduce yourself in French, take a look at this guide to learn how to make a good first impression.Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Sorry In French (7 Key Phrases For Apologizing)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/sorry/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/sorry/If you're in France and make a mistake, how should you go about making your apology (saying sorry in French)?Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask Or Tell The Time In French (Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/telling-time/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/telling-time/Here's a quick guide to asking someone for and/or telling the time in French.Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Thanks In French (Quick Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/thank-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/thank-you/In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how to be courteous and respond with 'thank you' in French.Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'What' In French: 7 Different Terms You'll Needhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/what/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/what/Ever wanted to know how to say 'what' in French? In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how it's done.Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT24 Ways To Say Yes In French (Other Than Oui)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/yes/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/yes/Ever wanted to know how to say 'yes' in French? In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how it's done.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTEssential French Words And Phrases For Wine Lovers 🍷https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/wine/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/wine/Learning French and love wine? I've put this list of French expressions and vocab together specifically for wine lovers to go wine-tasting in France.Sun, 20 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'You’re Welcome' And Respond To Merci In Frenchhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/youre-welcome/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/french/phrases/youre-welcome/Being courteous and remembering your manners in French is essential. In this guide, I'll show you how to respond to 'thank you' with 'you're welcome'.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTGerman Adjectives: Endings (Declensions) & Placementhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/adjectives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/adjectives/Trying to get a good understanding of German adjectives? This guide will explain adjective endings/declensions and sentence placement.Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Cases: Easy Beginner's Guide To The Four Noun Caseshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/cases/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/cases/Trying to get a good grasp on German cases? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTThe Conditional Tense In German: How And When To Use Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/conditional/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/conditional/Trying to get a good understanding of the German conditional tense? This guide will explain forming conditionals and how to use them.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Future Tense: How To Conjugate It (Easy Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/future-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/future-tense/To help you learn German verbs, I've put together this guide for you on the German future tense.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Dative Case: Easy Guide For Beginnershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/dative/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/dative/Want to learn the German dative case? Learn what the case is and how to use it with this simple guide and charts.Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Past Tense: How To Conjugate It (Easy Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/past-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/past-tense/The German past tense can be tricky, so to make the transition a little easier, I've put together this guide.Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTA Beginners' Guide To German Pluralshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/plurals/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/plurals/Trying to get a good grasp on German plurals? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Prepositions: What They Are And How To Use Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/prepositions/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/prepositions/Trying to learn German prepositions? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Present Tense: How To Conjugate It (Easy Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/present-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/present-tense/The German present tense is easy. To make understanding it even easier, I've put together this helpful guide.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT7 Things Every Learner Should Know About German Verbshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/verbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/verbs/To help you get started with German verbs, I've put together a list of things that are a bit strange, especially if you're coming from English.Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Pronouns: What They Are And How To Use Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/pronouns/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/grammar/pronouns/Trying to learn German pronouns? They're easier than you think. This guide will explain what they are and how to use them.Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Express Condolences In Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/condolences/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/condolences/Expressing your condolences is never easy, especially if you have to do it in German. Here's how to do it.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTDog Commands In German: How To Train A German Caninehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/dog-commands/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/dog-commands/This guide will cover everything you need to know about using German language to train dogs.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Goodbye In German (Formal & Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/goodbye/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/goodbye/In this guide, you'll learn how to say goodbye in German, both formally and informally.Mon, 09 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In German (Formal & Informal Greetings)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/greetings/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/greetings/In this guide, I'm going to give you a tour of the most common greetings in German, both formal and informal.Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say (And Sing) Happy Birthday In Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/happy-birthday/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/happy-birthday/In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to say happy birthday in German and other related expressions.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say How Are You In German (And Respond)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/how-are-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/how-are-you/In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to ask 'how are you' in German, both formally and informally.Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say I Love You In German (+ Idioms & Endearment)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/i-love-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/i-love-you/In this guide, you'll learn how to say I love you in German, as well as terms of endearment.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Introduce Yourself In Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/introduction/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/introduction/In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to introduce yourself in German to somebody you just met and ask the right questions.Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say No In Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/no/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/no/Learning how to say 'no' is one of the first words you'll learn in German. Here's how to do it (with variations).Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Order A Beer In German (Phrases & Beer Types)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/order-a-beer/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/order-a-beer/For all your beer needs, including how to order a beer, what types of beer there are, and beer-related vocab, see this guide.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Please, Thank You And You're Welcome In Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/please-and-thanks/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/please-and-thanks/In this guide, I'm going to teach you how to say please, thanks and you're welcome in German.Mon, 04 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Tell (And Ask For) The Time In Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/telling-time/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/telling-time/This guide will talk you through how to ask for the time in German, as well as how to tell the time to anyone who asks.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Yes In Germanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/yes/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/phrases/yes/Learning how to say 'yes' is one of the first words you'll learn in German. Here's how to do it (with variations).Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTGerman Onomatopoeia: Animal Sounds And Other Mimetic Wordshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/vocabulary/onomatopoeia/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/german/vocabulary/onomatopoeia/Want to know how German people make animal sounds? Learn these and other mimetic words/ideaphones in this guide.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Order A Coffee In Greece (Greek Language)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/coffee/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/coffee/In this guide, I'll explain how to order a cup of coffee in Greek, including different types of coffee.Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use Greek To Order Gyros (+ Read The Greek Menu)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/gyros/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/gyros/In this guide, I'll explain how to order gyros in Greek, as well as read the menu.Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask 'How Are You' (And Respond) In Greekhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/how-are-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/how-are-you/In this simple guide, I'll explain how to say 'how are you' in Greek, and how to respond.Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Introduce Yourself In Greek [Essential Phrases]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/introduce-yourself/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/introduce-yourself/In this simple guide, I'll explain how to say introduce yourself in Greek, with multiple variations.Sun, 28 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTDifferent Ways To Say Hello And Goodbye In Greekhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/hello-and-goodbye/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/greek/phrases/hello-and-goodbye/In this simple guide, I'll explain how to say 'hello' and 'goodbye' in Greek, with multiple variations.Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHebrew-English Cognates: Vocabulary List For Easy Referencehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/hebrew/vocabulary/cognates/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/hebrew/vocabulary/cognates/Looking for Hebrew cognates? Here you'll find a comprehensive list of cognates in Hebrew.Sun, 16 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMTItalian Causative Verbs (Fare & Lasciare) With Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/grammar/causative-verbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/grammar/causative-verbs/This guide will explain and clarify (using examples) the Italian causative verbs fare and lasciare.Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTItalian Demonstrative Pronouns And Adjectives (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/grammar/demonstratives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/grammar/demonstratives/This guide will explain and clarify (using examples) Italian demonstratives as pronouns and adjectives.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTDouble Object Pronouns In Italian (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/grammar/double-object-pronouns/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/grammar/double-object-pronouns/Ever heard of double object pronouns? In this guide, I'll explain and clarify Italian double object pronouns using examples.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Rent Or Buy Real Estate In Italian (Words & Phrases)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/phrases/house-hunting/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/phrases/house-hunting/Want to know how to rent or buy an apartment in Italian? Instead of English, use this guide to help you discuss real estate in Italian next time you're in Italy.Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT6 Ways To Say 'My Love' In Italianhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/phrases/my-love/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/phrases/my-love/Want to know how to say 'my love' in Italian? There are different ways or alternatives to say it. See this quick guide to learn more.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Order Pizza In Italian (Essential Words And Phrases)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/phrases/order-a-pizza/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/italian/phrases/order-a-pizza/Want to know how to order a pizza using only Italian? Instead of English, use this guide to help you place your order in Italian next time you head to a pizzeria.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTJapanese Alphabet: Hiragana, Katakana And Kanji Explainedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/grammar/alphabet/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/grammar/alphabet/In this guide, I'll explain the Japanese alphabet for you by breaking down the 3 writing systems and how they work.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In Japanesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/phrases/hello/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/phrases/hello/Here's a straight-forward guide on the most common ways to say hello in Japanese.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTLearn Japanese Honorifics: How To Show Respect In Japanesehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/grammar/japanese-honorifics/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/grammar/japanese-honorifics/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.Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Hello In Koreanhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/korean/phrases/hello/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/korean/phrases/hello/How do you say hello in Korean? It's quite simple actually, but you'll need to be aware of a few age and status differences to get it right.Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhat Does 'Deku' Actually Mean In Japanese?https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/vocabulary/deku-meaning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/vocabulary/deku-meaning/The term 'deku' has been popularized by the popular anime series 'My Hero Academia'. What does the word mean?Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTJapanese Onomatopoeia: Guide To Mimetic Words, Manga + Morehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/vocabulary/japanese-onomatopoeia/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/vocabulary/japanese-onomatopoeia/Using Japanese onomatopoeia, or words that imitate sounds, is a great way to add some flair and vivid descriptions to your Japanese speaking or writing.Sun, 23 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTFamily Vocab In Japanese: Terms For People In Your Familyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/vocabulary/family/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/japanese/vocabulary/family/Here are all the important Japanese vocabulary words associated with family. Describe your family using this guide.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Thank You In Russian: Different Ways To Say Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/russian/phrases/thank-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/russian/phrases/thank-you/In Russian, you can say 'thank you' using the word Спасибо. This is actually short for Спаси Бог, which means 'God save you'.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use Spanish Adverbs Correctly (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/adverbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/adverbs/Adverbs are a crucial part of learning Spanish. Learn more than 60 adverbs, how they work, when to use them, and useful examples right here.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTDefinite And Indefinite Articles In Spanish: A Detailed Guidehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/articles/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/articles/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about definite and indefinite articles in Spanish.Sat, 16 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT30 Commonly Used -AR Verbs In Spanish (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ar-verbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ar-verbs/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about forming -AR verbs in Spanish.Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTHere’s How To Use Comparatives And Superlatives In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/comparatives-and-superlatives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/comparatives-and-superlatives/In this simple guide, I'll explain how comparatives and superlatives work in Spanish, and how you can use them.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTThe Conditional Tense In Spanish: How And When To Use Ithttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/conditional/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/conditional/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about how and when to use conditionals in Spanish.Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT8 Types Of Spanish Conjunctions And When To Use Themhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/conjunctions/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/conjunctions/See this guide on Spanish conjunctions. Learn about 8 different types right here, with examples, translations, and explanations.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Continuous Tense: What It Is And How It's Usedhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/continuous-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/continuous-tense/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about forming continuous tense verbs in Spanish.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT40+ Spanish Conversational Connectors To Improve Fluencyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/conversational-connectors/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/conversational-connectors/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about using conversational connectors in Spanish.Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Use The 3 Main Future Tenses In Spanish (Easy Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/future-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/future-tense/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about forming future tense verbs in Spanish.Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Imperative Mood (Commands) Explained For Beginnershttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/imperatives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/imperatives/Need to learn about the Spanish imperative? Check this article for all the grammatical rules and usage examples to help you master this mood.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Indirect Object Pronouns (Explained In Simple Terms)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/indirect-object-pronouns/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/indirect-object-pronouns/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about indirect object pronouns in Spanish.Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Interrogatives (Question Words) Explained Clearlyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/interrogatives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/interrogatives/Want to learn Spanish interrogatives? In this guide, I'll teach you question words in Spanish and how to use them.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT30 Frequently Used -IR Spanish Language Verbs With Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ir-verbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ir-verbs/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about forming -IR verbs in Spanish.Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Past Perfect Explained For Beginners (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/past-perfect/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/past-perfect/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about forming past perfect verbs in Spanish.Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Nouns: Explained In Simple Language (+ Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/nouns/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/nouns/Take a look at this article if you are ready to learn more about the Spanish nouns as a beginner and understand the Spanish language better.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTMás Que vs Más De In Spanish: Definitions & Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/mas-que-mas-de/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/mas-que-mas-de/Have you heard the terms más que and más de and struggled to get your head around them? Learn what they mean and when to use them in this guide.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTBeginner's Guide To The Spanish Past Tenses (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/past-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/past-tense/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about forming past tense verbs in Spanish.Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTPor vs Para: How To Use Them Both Properly (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/por-vs-para/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/por-vs-para/Learning how to use 'por' and 'para' in Spanish is often challenging for beginners. Here's a guide to help you easily understand their differences and correct usage.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT4 Meanings Of Porque In Spanish (Clarified For Beginners)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/porque/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/porque/Understanding the differences between por qué, porque, por que and porqué is often challenging – even for those who speak and write Spanish at a native levelSat, 13 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTWhen (And How) To Use Possessive Adjectives In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/possessive-adjectives/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/possessive-adjectives/Learn some different situations in which you should use Spanish possessive adjectives and the essential rules for using them properly.Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTPresent Progressive Tense In Spanish: Beginner's Guidehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/present-progressive/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/present-progressive/If you’re looking for a clear definition of what Spanish progressive verbs are, you'll find that here.Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTGuide To The Spanish Present Tense Indicative & Subjunctivehttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/present-tense/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/present-tense/This beginner's guide covers all you need to know about forming present tense verbs in Spanish.Sat, 03 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Pronouns: The Different Types Explained With Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/pronouns/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/pronouns/This guide will explain and clarify different types of Spanish pronouns - subject, reflexive, direct object, indirect object, and relative.Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTQué vs Cuál In Spanish: How Are They Different?https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/que-vs-cual/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/que-vs-cual/Do you need to know the difference between cuál and qué? Learn the difference between the two in this guide.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Reflexive Verbs (& Pronouns) Explained With Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/reflexive-verbs/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/reflexive-verbs/Reflexive verbs in Spanish are verbs that always contain or feature a reflexive pronoun. They are typically used when the subject of the sentence does an action to themselves.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTSaber vs Conocer: Their Differences Explained (+ Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/saber-vs-conocer/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/saber-vs-conocer/Both 'saber' and 'conocer' mean 'to know' in Spanish but these two Spanish words are different, though used in very similar contexts.Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTSer Conjugation Guide (How To Conjugate Ser In Spanish)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ser-conjugation/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ser-conjugation/Use this guide to learn the conjugations of the Spanish verb ser. Includes the 3 moods and non-finite forms.Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTSer vs Estar: Your Best Guide On Usage And Common Mistakeshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ser-vs-estar/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/ser-vs-estar/Getting your head around the differences between the Spanish verbs 'ser' and 'estar' can be challenging. Here's a simple yet detailed guide on using them properly.Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTYour Best Guide To The Spanish Subjunctive (With Examples)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/subjunctive/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/subjunctive/If you're unclear on any aspects of the Spanish subjunctive mood, read this best guide to the Spanish subjunctive to learn all you need to know.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTTe Quiero vs Te Amo: How They're Different [+ Examples]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/te-quiero-vs-te-amo/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/te-quiero-vs-te-amo/Getting your head around the differences between 'te quiero' and 'te-amo' can be confusing. Here's a simple yet detailed guide on using them properly.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'Used To Be' And 'Used To' In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/used-to/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/grammar/used-to/In this quick guide, I'll run you through how to say "used to" or "used to be" in Spanish.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTHere’s How To Ask For Help In Spanish [Formal And Informal]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/asking-for-help/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/asking-for-help/You can ask for help in Spanish with confidence and solve difficult situations without fear by following this easy guide.Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT6 Different Ways To Say 'But' In Spanish (Formal & Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/but/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/but/Pero is a crucial word in Spanish, but what are the main alternatives? Discover 6 other ways to say “but” in Spanish in different contexts in this article.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTExpressing Condolences In Spanish: Essential Phrases + Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/condolences/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/condolences/This article will take you through the different options you have when expressing condolences in Spanish to someone grieving.Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Congratulate Someone In Spanish: Phrases & Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/congratulations/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/congratulations/This article will take you through the different options you have when congratulating someone in Spanish.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT21 Dog Commands In Spanish You Need To Train Your New Puppyhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/dog-commands/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/dog-commands/Are you looking for Spanish dog commands to train a new dog? Learn the most important dog commands in Spanish right here.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT12 Best Ways To Say You're Embarrassed In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/embarrassed/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/embarrassed/You can say you're embarrassed in Spanish by following this easy guide. Lots of variations and alternatives too.Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTExcuse Me In Spanish: Essential Phrases + Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/excuse-me/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/excuse-me/This article will take you through the different options you have to say 'excuse me' in Spanish.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Good In Spanish: Phrases & Exampleshttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/good/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/good/This guide will take you through the different ways to say 'good' in Spanish.Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Tell Someone 'Good Luck' In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/good-luck/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/good-luck/If you're looking for ways to say 'good luck' in Spanish, you can follow this simple guide.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Good Morning In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/good-morning/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/good-morning/This guide will take you through the different ways to say 'good morning' in Spanish.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT39 Different Ways To Say Goodbye In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/goodbye/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/goodbye/This guide covers all you need to know about common and less common ways to say 'goodbye' in Spanish.Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Goodnight In Spanish (Quick Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/goodnight/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/goodnight/This quick guide covers all you need to know about the most common and less common ways to say ‘goodnight’ in Spanish.Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTUltimate Guide To Getting A Haircut In Spanish (Men & Women)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/haircut/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/haircut/Need to get a haircut in Spain or Latin America? Easy! In this guide, I'll teach you how to visit the hairdresser or barber in Spanish.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Rent Or Buy Real Estate In Spanish (Words & Phrases)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/house-hunting/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/house-hunting/Want to know how to rent or buy an apartment in Spanish? Instead of English, use this guide to help you discuss real estate in Spanish next time you're in Spain or Latin America.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT14 Ways To Ask How Old Are You In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/how-old-are-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/how-old-are-you/This guide will take you through the different options to ask 'how old are you' in Spanish.Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT9 Ways That You Can Say "I Don't Understand" In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/i-dont-understand/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/i-dont-understand/This article will take you through the different options you have to say you don't understand something in Spanish.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'I Love You' In Spanish (Essential Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/i-love-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/i-love-you/If you’re looking for the best way to express your love for someone in Spanish, or to let your family know how much you love them, you’ll find it in this guide.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'I Miss You' In Spanish (European + Latin American)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/i-miss-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/i-miss-you/This is the guide you're going to need if you're looking for ways to say 'I miss you' in Spanish (both European and Latin American).Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say It Is What It Is In Spanish (10 Different Ways)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/it-is-what-it-is/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/it-is-what-it-is/There are numerous different ways to say 'it is what it is' in Spanish, as well as similar alternatives. Here are several you can use in your conversations.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT8 Different Ways That You Can Say Maybe In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/maybe/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/maybe/In this guide, you'll get acquainted with different options you have to say 'maybe' in Spanish.Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTMi Amor Meaning (6 Ways To Say 'My Love' In Spanish)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/mi-amor/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/mi-amor/Want to know how to say 'my love' in Spanish? There are different ways or alternatives to say it other than 'mi amor'. See this quick guide to learn more.Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhat Does Muy Bien Mean In Spanish?https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/muy-bien/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/muy-bien/Muy bien in Spanish means 'very good' or 'very well'. Muy means 'very' and 'bien' literally means 'well'.Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'No' In Spanish (Formal And Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/no/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/no/In this guide, we'll teach you how to say 'no' in Spanish, both informally (slang) and formally.Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT8 Ways To Say ‘No Problem’ In Spanish (+ 2 Ways Not To)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/no-problem/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/no-problem/If you're looking for ways to say 'no problem' in Spanish, you can follow this simple guide.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'I Want To Pay The Check' In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/pay-the-check/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/pay-the-check/If you're at a Spanish-speaking restaurant and want to pay the bill, here's how to ask for the check.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Please In Spanish (Quick Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/please/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/please/Ever wanted to know how to say 'please' in Spanish? In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how it's done.Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT13 Ways To Say Shut Up In Spanish (Rudely & Politely)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/shut-up/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/shut-up/You'll never go wrong with these ways to say shut up in Spanish. Click through to find formal, informal, polite and impolite words and phrases for your vocab.Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Sorry In Spanish (8 Key Phrases For Apologizing)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/sorry/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/sorry/Need to apologize? Read on to discover a variety of ways to make an apology (say sorry) in Spanish.Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask For, Write And Say The Date In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/the-date/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/the-date/Struggling to remember how to write, say and ask the date in Spanish? Check this guide for all the information on dates, rules and structures.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT10 Ways To Ask 'What Are You Doing' In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/what-are-you-doing/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/what-are-you-doing/In this guide, you'll find different ways to ask 'what are you doing?' in Spanish.Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Thanks In Spanish (Quick Beginner's Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/thank-you/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/thank-you/In this beginner's guide, I'll teach you how to be courteous and respond with 'thank you' in Spanish.Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say What's Your Name In Spanish [Formal & Informal]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/whats-your-name/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/whats-your-name/If you're meeting someone for the first time in a Spanish-speaking context, you'll need their name. Here's how to ask for it both formally and informally.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Ask 'Where Are You From' In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/where-are-you-from/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/where-are-you-from/This guide has all the details on how to say 'where are you from?' using the Spanish language.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'Which' In Spanish [Singular And Plural]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/which/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/which/Since 'which' is a fundamental little word that you’re going to use often in Spanish, knowing how to use it is important.Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'Yes' In Spanish (Formal And Informal)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/yes/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/yes/In this guide, we'll teach you how to say 'yes' in Spanish, both informally (slang) and formally.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say 'Why' In Spanish (11 Different Ways)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/why/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/why/In this guide, we'll teach you how to say 'why' in Spanish, both informally (slang) and formally.Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say You’re Welcome And Respond To Gracias In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/youre-welcome/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/phrases/youre-welcome/Being courteous and remembering your manners in Spanish is essential. In this guide, I'll show you how to respond to 'thank you' with 'you're welcome'.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT37 Animal Names In Spanish You Should Know (By Type)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/animals/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/animals/In this guide, I'll walk you through the many different types of animals (by category) in Spanish.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Pronounce And Type The Spanish Letter Ñ (Squiggly N)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/pronunciation/n/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/pronunciation/n/In this quick guide, I'll teach you everything you need to know about the letter ñ in Spanish (including how to pronounce it).Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT16 Romantic Ways To Say Beautiful In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/beautiful/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/beautiful/In this guide, you'll learn different words you can use to call someone or something beautiful in Spanish.Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTIn-Depth Guide To Meat And Poultry Cuts In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/butcher/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/butcher/In Spanish, which main cuts of chicken, beef, and pork should you know when ordering meat from the butcher? See this guide for the details.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTSpanish Body Parts List For Beginners (+ Grammar And Idioms)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/body-parts/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/body-parts/If you're in a Spanish-speaking country and you find yourself needing a doctor, one of the skills you're going to need is body parts vocabulary.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTTypes Of Candy In Spanish (Names Of Different Lollies)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/candy/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/candy/Are you trying to learn names of Spanish candy? Discover the main candy (lolly) types in Spanish.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTYour Ultimate Guide To Colors In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/colors/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/colors/Are you trying to learn Spanish colors? Discover the main primary and secondary colors in Spanish, and how to use them correctly in this guide.Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTDays Of The Week In Spanish (Quick Guide + Sample Sentences)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/days-of-the-week/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/days-of-the-week/If you're serious about learning Spanish, I don't need to tell you how important it is to learn the days of the week (días de la semana).Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Dog In Spanish (14 Different Ways)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/dog/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/dog/Perro is not the only word you can use to refer to dogs. Discover all the other Spanish words for dog in this comprehensive list.Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTWhat Does The Spanish Word 'Encanto' Mean?https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/encanto/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/encanto/The Spanish word encanto can mean different things in English. It's a common word used to describe charm, enchantment or magic, or even beauty.Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTVocabulary You Need To Identify Your Family In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/family/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/family/In this guide, I'll teach you how to describe the members of your family in Spanish.Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT70+ Foods And Ingredients In Spanish That You Should Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/food-and-ingredients/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/food-and-ingredients/If you're in a Spanish-speaking country and you find yourself needing food or ingredients, see this vocabulary guide.Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Friday In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/friday/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/friday/How do you say 'Friday' in Spanish? I'll tell you how to say it, its etymology and various other important expressions related to our favorite day of the week.Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT12 Different Ways To Say Friend In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/friend/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/friend/In this guide, you'll learn different words you can use to call someone a 'friend' in Spanish.Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMTThe Meaning Of Hermosa (And Its Alternatives) In Spanishhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/hermosa/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/hermosa/The Spanish word hermosa means beautiful in English. If you want to describe someone (or something) as beautiful, it's the most common way to do it. Here are some other alternatives.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTHow To Say Grandma In Spanish [Nicknames & Diminutives]https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/grandma/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/grandma/How do you say grandma in Spanish? Discover the most popular terms Spanish speakers use to speak about their grandmothers.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT16 Spanish Words Starting With K You Should Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/k-words/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/k-words/Are there any words in Spanish that start with K? Which Spanish words begin with K? See this list to find out.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTLearn The Months Of The Year In Spanish (Simple Guide)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/months/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/months/In this quick guide, I'll teach you everything you need to know about the months of the year in Spanish.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT31 Spanish Onomatopoeia Words You Should Knowhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/onomatopoeia/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/onomatopoeia/Ready to learn some fun onomatopoeic Spanish words? Find 31 different examples listed in this article and learn their meanings.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTThe 4 Seasons In Spanish (Vocabulary Guide & Related Terms)https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/seasons/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/seasons/If you're serious about learning Spanish, it's important to learn the 4 seasons and related vocabulary.Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT15 Spanish Words Starting With W You Should Learnhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/w-words/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/w-words/Are there any words in Spanish that start with W? Which Spanish words begin with W? See this list to find out.Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT17 Spanish Words Starting With Y You Should Learnhttps://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/y-words/https://www.mezzoguild.com/learn/spanish/vocabulary/y-words/Are there any words in Spanish that start with Y? Which Spanish words begin with Y? See this list to find out.Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT