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Jun 13
There are moments in life when everything feels effortless: things flow, you’re at ease, and you can truly enjoy the present without worrying too much about what comes next.
#Italians have a perfect expression for this feeling! 😊
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/la-dol…
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Jun 10
A few ways to say "excuse me" in #Japanese:
1. Sumimasen (すみません)
2. Shitsurei shimasu (失礼します)
3. Ojama shimasu (お邪魔します)
4. Gomen kudasai (ごめんください)
5. Ano (あの)
6. Hai?（はい？）
7. Chotto (ちょっと)
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/excuse…
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Almost every conversation in #Germany starts with a well-meaning greeting.
Learn #German greetings for every time of day, how to navigate the opening stages of a conversation, and how to keep the conversation flowing with conversation starters: blog.rosettastone.com/german…
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One of the best things about learning #Spanish is that pronunciation closely matches spelling. So every article, story or dialogue you read also helps build your listening and speaking skills. Explore expert tips and resources for Spanish reading practice: blog.rosettastone.com/spanis…
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Whether you’re just wandering or heading somewhere specific, knowing how to ask for directions will come in handy when traveling in a #French-speaking region!
Learn the essential vocabulary for asking and giving directions in French here: blog.rosettastone.com/how-to…
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May 30
Like the Latin alphabet (letters A to Z), the Cyrillic alphabet is a writing system used by Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and other languages. Though it looks different from the Latin alphabet, they share historical roots.
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/cyrill…
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May 27
If you’ve studied a Romance language, you’ve seen it before: every noun has a gender. 👫
And #Italian is no exception. 🤓
But it doesn’t have to be confusing. 😉
Learn about the core Italian gender rules here: blog.rosettastone.com/italia…
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May 23
When introducing yourself in #Japanese, keep in mind:
- Include an appropriate greeting like konnichiwa (こんにちは) or ohayō gozaimasu (おはようございます)
- End sentences with desu (です)
- Pair it with a slight bow (to show respect)
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/my-nam…
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May 20
The phrase “Do you have…?” in #Spanish is useful for urgent requests, ordering in restaurants, finding the perfect fit in stores, or for starting social conversations.
Formal: ¿Usted tiene…?
Casual: ¿Tienes…?
Group: ¿Tienen…?
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/do-you…
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May 16
The #Caribbean is known for its beautiful coastlines and warm climates, but language lovers are in for a treat with its linguistic diversity.
Do you know which islands in the Caribbean speak #French?
Hint: There are 7!
Find out here: blog.rosettastone.com/french…
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May 13
Common ways to say “please” in #Japanese:
- Kudasai (ください)
- Onegai shimasu (お願いします)
Examples:
- Matte kudasai（待ってください）= Please wait
- Okaikei o onegai shimasu (お会計をお願いします) = May I have the check, please
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/please…
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Handy #German vocabulary for dining out:
🍴 Ist draußen noch ein Tisch frei? = Is there a free table outside?
🌶️ Ist das scharf? = Is it spicy?
🙋 Ich hätte gern…, bitte = I would like the…, please
💳 Die Rechnung, bitte = The bill, please
Learn more: blog.rosettastone.com/how-to…
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8 key #Italian question words:
- Che cosa/che/cosa = what
- Chi = who
- Come = how
- Dove = where
- Perché = why
- Quale/quali = which
- Quando = when
- Quanto/quanta/quanti/quante = how much/how many
Find helpful examples of how to use these words here: blog.rosettastone.com/italia…
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Apr 29
The #German perfect tense is more common in spoken than written German and is used to describe completed past actions, like telling your grandmother about your trip to a German beer garden last week.
Learn how to master it here: blog.rosettastone.com/perfec…
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Apr 25
Rather than unifying under a single language, #Belgium is divided into 3 distinct language regions. Each region has the freedom to preserve its unique traditions and manage its own institutions.
Learn more about Belgium's multilingualism here: blog.rosettastone.com/what-l…
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Apr 22
In #Japanese, suki (好き) usually means “like.”
…ga suki desu（～が好きです。）= I like… (formal)
…ga suki da（～が好きだ。）= I like… (casual)
…ga suki（～が好き。）= I like… (very casual)
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/suki-i…
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Apr 18
"How are you?" is one of the first questions you'll want to learn in any language.
Here are some common ways to say it in #Italian:
- Come sta? = How are you? (formal)
- Come stai? = How are you? (informal)
- Che si dice? = What's up?
Discover more here: blog.rosettastone.com/how-ar…
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Apr 15
What Is a #lexicon?
1. It's a complete collection of words, phrases, and bound morphemes used by a population
2. Every language has a lexicon, but specific professions or groups can also have their own, filled with specialized vocabulary
Learn even more: blog.rosettastone.com/lexico…
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Apr 11
The #German language follows clear patterns:
1. Like English, it usually follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) order
2. In questions, the verb often comes first, followed by the subject
3. Adverbs generally follow a time–manner–place order
Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/german…
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To ask “Do you speak English?” in #Japanese:
Casual: 英語を話す？ (Eigo o hanasu?)
Polite: 英語を話しますか？ (Eigo o hanashimasu ka?)
Honorific: 英語をお話になりますか？ (Eigo o ohanashi ni narimasu ka?)
Learn how to respond to this question here: blog.rosettastone.com/do-you…
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