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Interacting with Native Speakers to Enrich Your Learning
Written by Miranda González Language research has shown that immersion is the best way to learn a new language. And what is immersion? It means being totally surrounded by your target language. You...
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Grammar Lesson – What is the Passive Voice and When Should I Use It?
Most English professors frown on using the passive voice in formal essays. However, there are times when it is actually preferable to the active voice. I’ll discuss when and why in a minute, but...
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Language Spotlight: Esperanto
Written by Miranda González Many who have learned English as a second language find it daunting (or at least annoying) due to the never-ending list of exceptions to grammar and pronunciation rules....
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“I’m Freezing To Death!”– A Lesson in Exaggeration and Hyperbole
Written by Miranda González It’s January, which means that the northern hemisphere is still in the dead of winter. As I write this, the northeastern part of the United States is currently getting...
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10 Useful English Idioms for Valentine’s Day
Written by Miranda González It’s February, which means that stores in the U.S. are stocked extra full with roses, chocolates, and greeting cards. According to the National Retail Federation, 54...
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A Valentine’s Playlist in 10 Different Languages
Written by Miranda González Tired of the same old love songs? If you’ve got a special evening planned this Saturday, we’ve got your Valentine’s Day playlist covered—with an international twist, of...
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Language Spotlight: Ukrainian
Written by Miranda González Few languages are as politically charged as Ukrainian. While it has 36 million speakers worldwide (32 million in Ukraine), its proponents have had to fight to keep it from...
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Grammar Lesson: Three Main Functions of “Have”
Written by Miranda González As an English learner, it can be confusing to see and hear all of the different forms “have” everywhere. In some languages, you have different words for these different...
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The Future of Livemocha is Here
We’re pleased to announce that Livemocha is making some changes! Based on feedback we’ve received from you, our worldwide community, we’ve updated the structure of our language-learning platform and...
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10 English Words Gleaned from the Irish Language
Written by Miranda González In the United States, March 17th is often celebrated by drinking green beer and pinching anyone who’s forgotten to wear something green. It’s called St. Patrick’s Day, and...
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