The Hardest Languages to Learn for English Speakers
In many cases, learning a language is easier than you think. As with any skill, if you work at it consistently, find the right resources, and connect with...
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What Are Tonal Languages?
Tonal languages are ones where tone and pronunciation work together to communicate meaning. In other words, there’s an added layer of complexity to how each word is pronounced...
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The Essentials: How to Get by in Mandarin Chinese
Are you eager to learn Mandarin, but aren’t sure where to start? You came to the right place. Rosetta Stone’s team of language experts knows exactly what you...
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A Look at Asia’s Top 3 Languages
The three most widely spoken languages in Asia—Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, and Russian—are often considered to be the most intimidating languages by beginner learners. Unlike most of the languages...
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Recognizing Cognate Words: The Essential Language Learning Shortcut
If you’ve just started your language learning journey, you may be looking for shortcuts to help you learn faster. While it’s true that repetition and immersion and plain...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with these Mouth-Watering Dumplings and Buns
As we bid goodbye to the Year of the Rat, we hope the approaching Ox year will bring us better fortune than the last. Like any other respectable...
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Flea, Cabbage, and Other Romantic Names to Call Your Lover in Different Languages
Would you find it particularly cute if your boyfriend called you his flea? Or how about if your wife sent you a cute text calling you, the love...
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Merry Mingling: Festive Food Guide
Before you pull up a seat at the holiday table, study the rules of etiquette so you can avoid a faux pas (yes, that’s French for lack of...
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Merry Mingling: Your International Guide to Party Etiquette
Before you get out there and start mingling merrily, it pays to know a little cultural etiquette. Our international guide to party protocol will help you raise a...
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