A simple lesson on contractions in Spanish
If you’re starting to learn Spanish, there may come a point where you ask yourself: Are there...
5 great Spanglish pop songs to help you learn Spanish
Some of the best things that come from the interaction between Spanish and English-speaking...
Essential abbreviations in Spanish and how to use them
Fluency in Spanish (or any other foreign language) means knowing how to get your thoughts across...
Spanish diminutives: An essential guide
One of the beautiful things about language is that we can enrich it with nuance. Spanish...
Plusquamperfekt: How to form and use the past perfect in German
If two events happened in the past, how would you know that one of them occurred earlier than the...
German plurals: Mastering the rules and exceptions
The plural is one of the first noun categories you will have to master in German. After all, some...
How to master the German subjunctive mood
Understanding the German subjunctive mood is essential for all German learners. Knowing how and...
The best Spanish-language movies on Hulu
Are you looking for Spanish-language movies on Hulu to help you watch your way to Spanish fluency?...
Three Kings’ Day: What is it and how is it celebrated?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the festive spirit of the holiday season stretches into the...
Ecuadorian Spanish: How to sound like a local
If you plan to visit or move to Ecuador, get ready to practice your best Ecuadorian Spanish. As...
The four seasons in German: Vocabulary and more
Snowy winters, hot summers, colorful leaves in fall and the first flowers of spring. The seasons...
The Sorbian language: Where is it spoken?
The Sorbian language is part of the West Slavic group of languages. Comprising two major dialects,...
9 German wedding traditions that may surprise you
German wedding traditions are something to reckon with. There are the romantic, the almost violent...
‘Ups, hä? Ach so!’ German interjections and how to use them
Why do we need interjections in German? To communicate our feelings and opinions more expressively...
Harnessing the Power of GenAI: The Future of EdTech at Lingoda
The world of EdTech has been no stranger to technology revolutions. We've witnessed profound...
An introduction to the Frisian language
The Frisian language is not one of the best-known in Europe. But Frisian is a fascinating language...
How similar are Danish and German?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn one language and be able to understand two? The many...
7 Spanish card games to play with your friends
Spanish card games are a great way to hang out with friends and practice your Spanish at the same...
99 Spanish house vocabulary words
For any Spanish-language learner, mastering basic Spanish house vocabulary is a must. Whether...
Cultural differences between the US and Mexico
Though they are neighbors, there are profound cultural differences between the US and...
Is Spanish spoken in the Philippines?
Do people in the Philippines speak Spanish? Yes and no. To understand the influence of the Spanish...
Costa Rican Spanish: All you need to know
If you're visiting or moving to Costa Rica, get ready to speak to ticos or ticas (Costa Rican...
Using the near future in Spanish: ir + a + infinitive
The near future tense in Spanish has this structure: ir + a + infinitive. Ir is the Spanish...
What’s your profession called in German?
Asking someone about their work is part of everyday small talk. It is especially helpful in...
German Americans: Their history, culture and traditions in the US
The United States is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. With a rich history dating back to...
50 vocabulary words for clothes in Spanish
Is it raining outside? No worries, let me just get my… my… um… rain shirt? Presuming you live in a...
How to say ‘I don’t know’ in Spanish: 10 must-have phrases
Wondering how to say “I don't know” in Spanish? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. It’s a good...
The 12 zodiac signs in Spanish
¿Cuál es tu signo? (What is your sign?) is a great way to start a conversation in Spanish. Even if...
How to use ‘hay’ in Spanish
Hay in Spanish means “there is” or “there are.” The word is used to describe the existence of...
Understanding Spanish punctuation marks
Spanish punctuation marks (or puntuación) serve the same basic function as English punctuation...
How does dog adoption work in Germany?
There’s nothing better than the feeling of arriving home after a long day and finding your dog...
A brief history of the Spanish language
Like Italian and French, Spanish is a Romance language with roots in Vulgar Latin widely spoken in...
Do the Amish speak German? A guide to Pennsylvania Dutch
The Amish are famous for their simple way of living and deeply rooted traditions. Their...
How to form and use German ordinal numbers
Ordinal numbers are among the first and most important vocabulary to learn in German. These...
6 German language certifications to prove your German skills
There are many good reasons you might want to acquire a German language certification. Maybe...
‘Du’ or ‘Sie’? A guide to formal vs. informal ‘you’ in German
In your very first conversation with a German, you will need to decide whether to address them...
5 easiest languages to learn for Spanish speakers
What languages are easy to learn for Spanish speakers? Given enough time and dedication, you can...
11 newspapers in Spanish to read for language learning
Reading newspapers in Spanish is a great way for learners to practice realistic language skills....
68 car parts: Essential vocabulary in Spanish
If you’re a car geek, then car parts in Spanish will be a snap. If you’re like everyone else, car...
5 of the best Spanish books for young kids
Reading books is a great way to practice a language - even if it’s your own. It exposes you to a...
5 villages in Germany you absolutely need to visit
After our tour of the best towns in Germany, it’s time to go even deeper into the German...
The 9 most popular German sports
Popular German sports range from football to tennis to Formula 1, and stars like Mesut Özil,...
Do they speak German in Belgium?
Belgium is known for its waffles, beer and charming cities like Bruges. Or should that be Brugge...
A guide to the funniest and most common German surnames
Most Germans have surnames with roots in common occupations (think: Müller) that date back...
How to deregister in Germany: A step-by-step guide to Abmeldung
You made it through the Anmeldung (registration) in Germany, survived the foreigner’s office and...
Germany vs. Switzerland: Comparing cost of living, jobs and more
Together, Germany and Switzerland make up two-thirds of the so-called DACH countries — Germany...
German conjunctions explained: Connecting German sentences
Are you sick of talking like a German robot? German conjunctions can add color and texture to the...
How to reply to “How are you doing?” in German
A commonly observed difference between German speakers and English speakers is the way they...
4 ways to say “cheers” in German
Whether you’re meeting friends at a Biergarten or raising a glass of Riesling to celebrate a...
How to use “zu” in German
Zu is one of the most versatile words in German. The little word may consist of only two letters,...
A simple lesson on contractions in Spanish
If you’re starting to learn Spanish, there may come a point where you ask yourself: Are there...
5 great Spanglish pop songs to help you learn Spanish
Some of the best things that come from the interaction between Spanish and English-speaking...
Essential abbreviations in Spanish and how to use them
Fluency in Spanish (or any other foreign language) means knowing how to get your thoughts across...
Spanish diminutives: An essential guide
One of the beautiful things about language is that we can enrich it with nuance. Spanish...
Plusquamperfekt: How to form and use the past perfect in German
If two events happened in the past, how would you know that one of them occurred earlier than the...
German plurals: Mastering the rules and exceptions
The plural is one of the first noun categories you will have to master in German. After all, some...
How to master the German subjunctive mood
Understanding the German subjunctive mood is essential for all German learners. Knowing how and...
The best Spanish-language movies on Hulu
Are you looking for Spanish-language movies on Hulu to help you watch your way to Spanish fluency?...
Three Kings’ Day: What is it and how is it celebrated?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the festive spirit of the holiday season stretches into the...
Ecuadorian Spanish: How to sound like a local
If you plan to visit or move to Ecuador, get ready to practice your best Ecuadorian Spanish. As...
The four seasons in German: Vocabulary and more
Snowy winters, hot summers, colorful leaves in fall and the first flowers of spring. The seasons...
The Sorbian language: Where is it spoken?
The Sorbian language is part of the West Slavic group of languages. Comprising two major dialects,...
9 German wedding traditions that may surprise you
German wedding traditions are something to reckon with. There are the romantic, the almost violent...
‘Ups, hä? Ach so!’ German interjections and how to use them
Why do we need interjections in German? To communicate our feelings and opinions more expressively...
Harnessing the Power of GenAI: The Future of EdTech at Lingoda
The world of EdTech has been no stranger to technology revolutions. We've witnessed profound...
An introduction to the Frisian language
The Frisian language is not one of the best-known in Europe. But Frisian is a fascinating language...
How similar are Danish and German?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn one language and be able to understand two? The many...
7 Spanish card games to play with your friends
Spanish card games are a great way to hang out with friends and practice your Spanish at the same...
99 Spanish house vocabulary words
For any Spanish-language learner, mastering basic Spanish house vocabulary is a must. Whether...
Cultural differences between the US and Mexico
Though they are neighbors, there are profound cultural differences between the US and...
Is Spanish spoken in the Philippines?
Do people in the Philippines speak Spanish? Yes and no. To understand the influence of the Spanish...
Costa Rican Spanish: All you need to know
If you're visiting or moving to Costa Rica, get ready to speak to ticos or ticas (Costa Rican...
Using the near future in Spanish: ir + a + infinitive
The near future tense in Spanish has this structure: ir + a + infinitive. Ir is the Spanish...
What’s your profession called in German?
Asking someone about their work is part of everyday small talk. It is especially helpful in...
German Americans: Their history, culture and traditions in the US
The United States is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. With a rich history dating back to...
50 vocabulary words for clothes in Spanish
Is it raining outside? No worries, let me just get my… my… um… rain shirt? Presuming you live in a...
How to say ‘I don’t know’ in Spanish: 10 must-have phrases
Wondering how to say “I don't know” in Spanish? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. It’s a good...
The 12 zodiac signs in Spanish
¿Cuál es tu signo? (What is your sign?) is a great way to start a conversation in Spanish. Even if...
How to use ‘hay’ in Spanish
Hay in Spanish means “there is” or “there are.” The word is used to describe the existence of...
Understanding Spanish punctuation marks
Spanish punctuation marks (or puntuación) serve the same basic function as English punctuation...
How does dog adoption work in Germany?
There’s nothing better than the feeling of arriving home after a long day and finding your dog...
A brief history of the Spanish language
Like Italian and French, Spanish is a Romance language with roots in Vulgar Latin widely spoken in...
Do the Amish speak German? A guide to Pennsylvania Dutch
The Amish are famous for their simple way of living and deeply rooted traditions. Their...
How to form and use German ordinal numbers
Ordinal numbers are among the first and most important vocabulary to learn in German. These...
6 German language certifications to prove your German skills
There are many good reasons you might want to acquire a German language certification. Maybe...
‘Du’ or ‘Sie’? A guide to formal vs. informal ‘you’ in German
In your very first conversation with a German, you will need to decide whether to address them...
5 easiest languages to learn for Spanish speakers
What languages are easy to learn for Spanish speakers? Given enough time and dedication, you can...
11 newspapers in Spanish to read for language learning
Reading newspapers in Spanish is a great way for learners to practice realistic language skills....
68 car parts: Essential vocabulary in Spanish
If you’re a car geek, then car parts in Spanish will be a snap. If you’re like everyone else, car...
5 of the best Spanish books for young kids
Reading books is a great way to practice a language - even if it’s your own. It exposes you to a...
5 villages in Germany you absolutely need to visit
After our tour of the best towns in Germany, it’s time to go even deeper into the German...
The 9 most popular German sports
Popular German sports range from football to tennis to Formula 1, and stars like Mesut Özil,...
Do they speak German in Belgium?
Belgium is known for its waffles, beer and charming cities like Bruges. Or should that be Brugge...
A guide to the funniest and most common German surnames
Most Germans have surnames with roots in common occupations (think: Müller) that date back...
How to deregister in Germany: A step-by-step guide to Abmeldung
You made it through the Anmeldung (registration) in Germany, survived the foreigner’s office and...
Germany vs. Switzerland: Comparing cost of living, jobs and more
Together, Germany and Switzerland make up two-thirds of the so-called DACH countries — Germany...
German conjunctions explained: Connecting German sentences
Are you sick of talking like a German robot? German conjunctions can add color and texture to the...
How to reply to “How are you doing?” in German
A commonly observed difference between German speakers and English speakers is the way they...
4 ways to say “cheers” in German
Whether you’re meeting friends at a Biergarten or raising a glass of Riesling to celebrate a...
How to use “zu” in German
Zu is one of the most versatile words in German. The little word may consist of only two letters,...
Get 10% off when you sign up for our emails!
Subscribe to our emails and receive 10% off on our courses. Plus, stay up-to-date on our news and promotions.
Ready to start learning with Lingoda?
Customise your learning experience and enjoy the journey to fluency.
