Practical phrases and tips on learning a language by speaking — and how a tandem partner gets you there faster.
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German has a reputation for being hard, but starting is easy. Five phrases with pronunciation to get you speaking today.
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Five warm, useful Italian phrases with pronunciation — everything you need to break the ice and start practising.
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Call the staff, order by the portion, grill and share — Korean BBQ in Korean.
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Golden domes, riverside beaches and the deepest metro on earth — five sides of Kyiv, українською.
A thousand-year-old quarter, a lake at its heart and egg coffee down an alley — five unmissable Hanoi sights, tiếng Việt.
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Aztec ruins, Frida's blue house and floating gardens — five unmissable Mexico City sights, en español.
The little phrase before every meal — "enjoy your food" in ten languages, and the cultures that say it about themselves.
Old walls, jeepney rides and halo-halo — five Manila experiences, with a little Tagalog.
Thermal baths, a riverside parliament and ruin bars in old courtyards — five unmissable Budapest sights, magyarul.
Sing it, say it, celebrate it — "Happy Birthday" in ten languages, with pronunciation and some delightful local customs.
A vast market square, a dragon's castle and an underground salt cathedral — five unmissable Kraków sights, po polsku.
Palace mornings, night markets and noraebang — five ways into Seoul, with your first Korean phrases.
An old town on the water, a salvaged warship and an island of museums — five unmissable Stockholm sights, på svenska.
Christmas, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali and more — the big holidays every traveller should know, and why they can change your trip.
An ancient book, a pint at the source and a cliff walk by the sea — five unmissable Dublin sights, with the craic.
Dawn at the fish market, neon nights and quiet shrines — five sides of Tokyo, with survival Japanese.
Tomatina, Holi, Songkran, Día de los Muertos — the world's most extraordinary local festivals, and when to catch them.
A mountaintop Christ, a cable car over the bay and the world's most famous beach — five unmissable Rio sights, em português.
A square that comes alive at dusk, hidden palaces and a cobalt garden — five unmissable Marrakech sights, بالعربية.
Markets, pubs, and a skyline for free — five London essentials, with the English to match.
The Parthenon, an ancient marketplace and a sunset over the ruins — five unmissable Athens sights, στα ελληνικά.
The one phrase you need everywhere you go — "hello" in a dozen languages, with pronunciation and when to be formal.
A fairytale castle, a medieval clock and a bridge at dawn — five unmissable Prague sights, česky.
Tapas after midnight, the Prado, and a park full of rowboats — five ways to live Madrid, en español.
Tango, painted streets and a legendary theatre — five unmissable Buenos Aires sights, en español.
Start the day right anywhere on earth — "Good morning" in ten languages, with pronunciation and the lovely local replies.
Thousand torii gates, a golden pavilion and a bamboo forest — five unmissable Kyoto sights, with a little Japanese.
Espresso at the bar, golden-hour ruins and the perfect carbonara — five Roman rituals, in italiano.
Golden temples, a riverside sunset and the best street food on earth — five unmissable Bangkok sights, in Thai.
Three little words, said nine beautiful ways — from "Je t'aime" to "사랑해", with pronunciation and the cultural nuance behind each.
Two continents, a 1,500-year-old wonder and a boat across the Bosphorus — five unmissable Istanbul sights, Türkçe.
Beyond the Eiffel Tower: markets, bakeries and riverside picnics — five Parisian moments, en français.
Imperial palaces, Klimt's gold and a proper coffee house — five unmissable Vienna sights, auf Deutsch.
Canals by bike, Rembrandt up close and a green city escape — five unmissable Amsterdam sights, in het Nederlands.
East Side Gallery, lakes, late-night Döner — five very Berlin things, plus the German to go with them.
Yellow trams, hilltop viewpoints and the world's best custard tart — five unmissable Lisbon sights, em português.
Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter and a sunset over the whole city — five unmissable sights in Barcelona, en español.
From "Bonne année" to "恭喜发财" — New Year greetings across cultures and calendars, including Lunar New Year and Diwali.
Joyeux Noël, Frohe Weihnachten, and why the Dutch really celebrate Sinterklaas — festive greetings and fun facts from around the globe.
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