Spanish, the language of Cervantes, has many secrets waiting to be revealed. Here we’ve compiled a list of online resources to help you learn Spanish in an easy and enjoyable way, and to push you to reach and raise your potential a little bit each day. Whether it’s reading news, watching films or listening to music, everything on this list will inspire you to continue studying this beautiful language. Shall we begin?
Language trips with total immersion in the target culture are the perfect choice for someone wanting to learn a language or improve their basic skills. They also give a unique glimpse into what it means to live abroad, from a cultural and social point of view. Such language trips can also be the first step into an even bigger adventure: becoming an expat.
Let's be honest: nowadays printed dictionaries feel like ancient manuscripts or for the nicest, are only considered as decorative books on shelves. But why is that? It might be due to the infinite possibilities the internet offers you to revolutionise the world of languages and translation. It is so wide that you might get literally 'lost in translation'. Sprachcaffe team members give you their best tips to find the right translation tool online…
Are you dreaming of finally being fluent in English? Do you want to learn this language effectively? To learn it your way and have fun doing it? Check out the list of free English resources we have prepared just for you! Find everything you need to learn the English language in many different ways: Youtube videos, blogs and educational websites, online games for children and adults, music lyrics... Combine your learning with fun!
Back in October, we announced the winners of our Summer Video Contest 2015. Malta, Spain, Canada, Germany...their trip was unique and they all brought back wonderful memories from their language travel. Some of the winners of our video competition wanted to share with us their experience abroad so read on to get a glimpse of their adventures and watch their videos again!
Fancy spending a week in New York City? How about visiting Washington DC, or sunny LA for a city getaway? If you are from the US, how about learning Spanish in Barcelona, or Italian in Florence? Flying to Europe or the American continent can be much cheaper if you know where to look for... Check out the advice we share with you and book your next flight to an amazing place!
Learning a new language is a whole experience. Sometimes you will hate it, sometimes you will love it. It is hard but rewarding at the same time. And in the end, your mistakes become jokes and everything you’ve learnt will make you feel good about yourself.
Whether you are a beginner or a language expert, you will find that cats’ expressions can explain a lot about the situations you were or will be in. After all, we humans are also speaking a…
Auf zum Oktoberfest! Even though 7 million litres of beer are consumed every year during this well-known German ‘Beerfest’ in Munich, the event is still family-friendly, and open to everyone! Surprisingly, Oktoberfest isn’t only about celebrating beer. Children, families or anyone who do not hold beer close to their heart can still participate in the festivities. Read on to discover 8 ways to fully live the experience!
Here is a colourful compilation of our Words of the Week #SCwordoftheweek. You will find a diverse collection of phrases showing you that languages are full of surprises: Some concepts, situations or emotions are difficult to put into word. A Polish person might spend 15 minutes explaining how it felt to be in a particular place, while a Japanese or Swedish person might use only one single word. It is easy to get lost into translation, take this…
When moving to a new city or simply traveling with friends, looking for fun new adventures and out-of-the-box ideas can sometimes be hard work. One common way of meeting interesting and unique people from all over the world is to use Meetup groups. These are users-created groups which are grounded on topics ranging from language learning to extreme sports, travel groups or even knitting. Meetups are truly a great way to put yourself out there and…
