Learn Some Basic German Phrases and Greeting Formalities
German is spoken by approximately 100 million people and is very important in the European Community. Learn some basic phrases and formalities which …
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Understand the Major Forms of Keigo in the Japanese Language
Speaking the Japanese language properly requires the student to learn the main forms of Keigo. Read on to learn the fundamental forms of Keigo.
Continue ReadingSpeaking in Keigo or Formal Language in Japanese
Discover the differences in the use of the Japanese language as it is applied to formal occasions. Build a general understanding of how this language …
Continue ReadingDetecting Lies and Emotions through Involuntary Body Language
Involuntary body language reflects emotions, made unconsciously through reactions, movements and gestures. Learn about the meaning of swiveling eyes, …
Continue ReadingKeigo: The Language of the Japanese Spirit
In the land of the rising sun, to be well received by a listener is to have spoken well. To be well thought of thereafter by a listener is to have …
Continue ReadingAsistir vs Atender: Expressing 'Attend,' and 'Help' or 'Assist' in Spanish
Watch out for atender, asistir and ayudar or even apoyar… They don’t mean what they sound like they should to the English speaker’s …
Continue ReadingFind Examples of How to Translate "before" into Spanish
A bilingual dictionary often isn’t good enough to help you resolve doubts about translating many common words. “Before” is a common …
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When going from English to Spanish, usage questions involve an understanding of the nuances of the source language and the consequences they have on …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Say "Anyway" in Spanish?
This is a word that seems to be on English-speakers’ lips a lot. It is a transitional phrase or a verbal crutch – often useful, even if …
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At times a preposition, at others an adjective or an adverb, “behind” has a number of solutions in Spanish. Yes, there are several that …
Continue ReadingHow to "Ask" in Spanish: Pedir, Preguntar and Beyond
Do you need to ask how to say “to ask” in Spanish? Based on student questions and difficulties gathered from questions from advanced …
Continue ReadingHow to say "anyone" in Spanish
How do you say ‘anyone’ and ‘anybody’ in Spanish? The solution to this seemingly easy is not always apparent and care must be …
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