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How Hard is Italian for English Speakers?
Editorial | Italian Language Learning | Languages

How Hard is Italian for English Speakers?

ByDana Hooshmand July 7, 2023August 14, 2023

Looking at how hard Italian is for English speakers, considering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more.

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Why and How to Learn Horse Riding in Argentina
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Why and How to Learn Horse Riding in Argentina

ByDana Hooshmand July 4, 2023September 1, 2023

A review of learning horse riding in Argentina. Why learn horse riding there, and some tips on how to do it.

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“Why Do They Switch to English?” — Thoughts, tips and tricks for language explorers
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“Why Do They Switch to English?” — Thoughts, tips and tricks for language explorers

ByDana Hooshmand July 2, 2023July 12, 2023

Some thoughts and tips on when people switch to English, when you were speaking to them in the native language.

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(Scary) Pro Tip: Delete Your Old Flashcards!
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(Scary) Pro Tip: Delete Your Old Flashcards!

ByDana Hooshmand July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

A suggestion for long-term language learners: Throw away or delete your old flashcards.

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Training MMA / BJJ in Italian — Words / Vocabulary / Glossary
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Training MMA / BJJ in Italian — Words / Vocabulary / Glossary

ByDana Hooshmand June 15, 2023September 10, 2023

A working vocabulary of common phrases and words for training in MMA / Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Italian.

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Vera Fight Club: Boxing and Jiu Jitsu at Pitbull Dojo in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Vera Fight Club: Boxing and Jiu Jitsu at Pitbull Dojo in Buenos Aires, Argentina

ByDana Hooshmand June 4, 2023August 23, 2023

A review of three months of training with Francisco Vera in his “Vera Fight Club” in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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A Long List of Surprising Things about Buenos Aires and Argentina
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A Long List of Surprising Things about Buenos Aires and Argentina

ByDana Hooshmand June 4, 2023July 3, 2023

Things that surprised us about living in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Living in Buenos Aires / Argentina as a Visitor — A Complete Guide
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Living in Buenos Aires / Argentina as a Visitor — A Complete Guide

ByDana Hooshmand June 4, 2023July 3, 2023

A complete guide to living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as a visitor.

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Yerba Mate, Everywhere, All the Time — A Complete Guide
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Yerba Mate, Everywhere, All the Time — A Complete Guide

ByDana Hooshmand June 3, 2023September 27, 2023

A complete guide on how to appreciate and get into yerba mate, a national drink of Argentina.

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17 Ways to Say Stupid in Spanish
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17 Ways to Say Stupid in Spanish

BySofía Poggi May 5, 2023May 7, 2023

Learning how to say stupid in Spanish is more than just expanding your vocabulary. Understanding the nuances of different insults and their level of offensiveness is crucial to communicate effectively and respectfully.

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