This article is contributed by Chad Emery, a freelance writer and editor who loves learning about other cultures and languages. Chad has a passion for travel and is always looking for an excuse to explore new countries or visit his friends dotted around the globe. Are you learning Japanese and looking for a way …
LingoDeer turned 4 today! 🎉 🎉 In the past four years, we’ve come a long way, creating 13 quality language courses and earning the trust of 20 million learners from all over the world. In the past year alone, we: added 2 language courses (Arabic and French Accelerated), as well as 3 interface languages (Italian, …
The ultimate crossover isn’t on TV, it’s in real life with English and Spanish! Languages have influenced one another for as long as humans have been able to speak, even more so when different cultures interact and coexist. Some words that we use as English speakers can be easily traced back to another language; for …
English language has managed to absorb dozens of Japanese words, many of which are used on a daily basis. Do you know if any of your commonly used buzzwords originate from the land of the rising sun? We’ve put together a list of fourteen popular English words from Japanese and their etymology to keep you motivated on your language learning journey!
Particles may be some of the smallest pieces of Japanese grammar, but they’re essential for Japanese sentences to make sense. Much like English prepositions, the difference between particles can change the entire meaning of your sentence. You wouldn’t want to mix up “to” and “from,” would you? However, there are some particles used in ways …
Learning a foreign language can be a daunting task if you don’t know the right methods or have the right tools. So in order to maximum your language learning outcome, we asked some of our proficient users to share their insights on language learning. The learning tips they provide could very well make YOUR experience …
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Watching foreign movies has always been one of the most enjoyable ways to learn a language. So we asked our language learners to share the name of their favorite movies in their target learning language. Long story short, let’s see which movies are selected as Deer’s Choice! Japanese Section For many years now, Japanese has …
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Learning Russian: Common Beginner Questions Like many great ideas, the thought of learning Russian usually takes people by surprise. Perhaps you are inspired by tragic, high-brow Russian literature or interested in Russia’s turbulent past; perhaps you are yearning to try Russian cuisine and drink a toast with your new best friends on a long-distance train; …
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Q: Tell us about yourself! Why did you want to learn Japanese? A: My name is Isabelle, I am 30 years old and I work as a translator (both Japanese and English to German), mainly in the gaming or entertainment field. The question of why I wanted to learn Japanese is not that easy for …
🌸Life fell like petals Grief overflowed, like spring rain Yet, here, we still are🌻 12 months ago, we stepped into our new decade brimming with goals and aspirations: In our giveaway back in January, @ahmixxa said, “in 2020 I’ll continue learning Korean and start Japanese in order to be able to get around when I …
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Welcoming our great blog writer, Amélie! She has shared with us her heart-warming journey to Japan and is the author of our abundant how to Learn Japanese blogs! 🎤Q: Tell us about yourself! 💡A: Sure! Hi, my name is Amélie-Marie and I’m French. I’ve been living in Japan since 2013 and I’ve been in love …
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Just like all languages, the best way to learn German is through immersion. But there is a common misconception that you have to travel all the way to Germany to immerse yourself in the language as you are learning it. Many from the immigrant community in a foreign country that do not actively interact with …
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