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13 Japanese words with no English translation

Whether it’s seeing majestic Mount Fuji from your window on a bullet train, eating your weight in Katsudon (a breaded and fried pork cutlet with egg over rice), or watching some cosplayers roam the streets of Tokyo’s Akihabara district: Japan is breathtaking, impressive, and unique. There’s nothing quite like it, and I mean this in the best way possible. Naturally, when you come back from the Land of the Rising Sun and want to tell everyone about what it was like, it’s often hard to find the right words. I can’t guarantee it, but maybe one or all of these 13 Japanese words without an English translation can help you make your travel adventures come to life. 1. Tsundoku “Leaving a new book unread after buying it and just letting it pile up with the other unread lonely books in your house.” I know, all book lovers out there probably squirmed reading this, but we know it happens: You get excited about that new book you just bought, only to come home to 34252522 other respon...

12 expressions about spring from around the world

This time of year soaks us with new beginnings, bird songs and chocolate bunnies. The Germans have named it “Frühlingsgefühle” (Spring fever), the Italians talk of Spring as the season of love and the English announce feeling “full of the joys of Spring”. In this season’s spirit of growth and joyous feeling, here are 12 idioms, adages and proverbs from around the world to develop your springtime language skills and celebrate the season. 1. English – “April showers bring May flowers.” In England, this phrase is spouted to encourage positive spirits despite the sometimes cumbersome British weather. The rain may pour now, but it will make everything look even more beautiful later. 2. German – “April, April, der macht was er will” “April, April, der macht was er will” meaning “April, April, it does whatever it wants”. This lament on the unpredictable April weather tells us all we can do is accept its volatile attitude until the month is over. Be prepared fo...

Learn English with these 11 free podcasts

We’re living in a digital era; at a time when everything from ordering groceries to learning new skills is highly accessible and convenient. This is especially true for language learning. Now you can improve your English with just a couple of taps – all you need is your phone, laptop or computer, and good internet connection. Whether you’re jogging or commuting, podcasts are a great way to get a better grasp of any foreign language. They’re the perfect way to complement your language classes and pick up some new vocabulary during your commute or workout. To get you started, we’ve rounded up 11 of the best podcasts for English learners of all levels. Elementary-level podcasts _Learn English _Let’s start with Learn English – a fantastic podcast from the British Council. The episodes are discussion-based and cover everyday vocabulary and situations. What’s more, “Learn English” offers a wealth of free support material. Not only can you download each episode’s tran...

How to improve your written English: 7 tips

Buying a bus ticket, going to the doctor, finding an apartment, or just, you know, opening your mouth and having a regular conversation – most students of English are impatient to talk; you’re learning English to communicate, after all. But don’t forget that writing is another extremely important aspect of communication – even in the age of Snapchat and Instagram. To help you out, we‘ve put together seven super actionable tips for improving your written English. 1. Read, read, read Experiencing déjà vu? You’re not alone. “Read more” is so often suggested for better writing because it works! Reading introduces you to new vocabulary, interesting word choices and beautiful phrases that you can use in your own writing. Don’t worry about what you “should” read. The point is to read widely and often. Novels, non-fiction, blogs, news articles, magazines – if it’s written (and written well), read it! 2. Ban these words To propel your writing into another world, ban thes...

Tandem language learning: an introduction

Having a tandem partner is the best. And no, by “tandem partner” I’m not talking about two people who share a bike. I mean tandem language learning – when two people get together to practice languages: Person A practices language B with person B for 30 minutes, and person B practices language A with person A for the remainder of the hour. (I guess, they could technically do this on a bike, but let’s just focus on the languages for now.) Tandem works best if you take language classes at the same time – that way, you can use the time together to practice conversational skills and really put all of the theoretical knowledge to the test. Without wanting to rain on your parade: It’s probably not possible to learn a language only with tandeming, as you will usually only meet and talk for about an hour each week. But it’s a great way to complement language classes or to help retain your language skills after a study abroad trip. Benefit 1: Boost your langua...

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