French vs. Spanish — Similarities and Differences
All the similarities and differences between French and Spanish: vocabulary, core grammar, pronunciation, geographic spread, and a discussion of whether you should learn French or Spanish. There’s a lot to consider when deciding whether to learn French vs Spanish (or … Read More
Formal vs Spoken Farsi
Formal vs spoken Farsi: How it’s taught in books and spoken professionally vs. how it’s spoken every day.… Read More
Why and How to Learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
How and Why to learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) to understand culture and language in the Middle East… Read More
2020: The year of “Going Home”
2020 – the year of “Going Home” to Korea and Central Asia. And maybe… regional Australia.… Read More
Essential French Slang — With Examples
A guide to everyday essential french slang – verbs, adjectives, nouns and expressions. You hear this in TV, on the radio, and in casual conversation.… Read More
Where to Learn Farsi (Persian) — other than Iran
An analysis of learning Farsi in Tajikistan (Tajik) or Afghanistan (Dari) – or even at home – as alternatives to studying Farsi in Iran, for people who can’t travel there.… Read More
10 Beginner’s Everyday Learner Arabic Proverbs
Arabic proverbs for beginning Arabic language learners – simple proverbs to learn in conversation. … Read More
Remembering French in a New France
I was apprehensive upon returning to France for the first time in sixteen years since studying here in 2003. Now I’m back, on a project, and many things plagued me. What would I order in restaurants now that I can … Read More