Spanish

Sports in Spanish Vocabulary: Keywords for Any Fan

Learning new sports vocabulary in Spanish can be a fun way to improve your fluency and join in on the conversation. In this article, we provide a list of essential sports words and phrases in Spanish, along with examples of how to use them in context. From soccer to basketball and beyond, these terms will help you understand the action and participate in sports-related conversations in Spanish. Whether you’re a fan or just looking to expand your vocabulary, these words are sure to come in handy.

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Spanish

Weather in Spanish: Spanish Weather Vocabulary and Phrases

Knowing how to describe and talk about the weather is very important when it comes to our everyday conversation. When it comes to grammar about the weather, it won’t really make sense for English speakers.

In this article, we will discuss how to talk about the weather in Spanish and make the grammar easier to understand by listing out nouns, adjectives, verbs, and helping verbs that you can use when talking about the weather in Spanish!

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Italian

How to Say Good Morning in Italian

Let’s cut to the chase, the most common and widely heard way to say good morning in Italian is **Buongiorno**. Of course, there are other ways to greet people that are more appropriate for certain situations, be it status or time.

That’s why in this article we will be exploring the different ways to say good morning in Italian, and how and when to use them.

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German

Thank You in German & How to Respond for the Etiquette

German etiquette outshines the rest of the world, so learning how to say thank you in German is just the tip of the iceberg. An integral tip nonetheless.

Learning how to express gratitude in any foreign language is of the utmost importance. Sure you could probably get away with an English ‘thank you’ but it is more than just a matter of being polite. Being able to say thank you in the language of the country you are visiting shows a sign of respect towards the culture and the people of the country you are visiting.

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English

80s Slang and Phrases with Meanings and Origin

A decade of too much hairspray, bright colors, funky ‘80s slang and phrases, MTV music videos and the end of the Berlin wall, the ‘80s was quite a historical period. From words such as gnarly, big time and veg out, you have probably heard some of the eccentric 80’s slang in iconic movies such as say anything or The breakfast club. Not all of the ‘80s slang was invented during that period, but some phrases reached their peak in the decade of rock and roll.

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French

French Greetings: 15 Useful Ways to Say Hello

Generally, the word ‘bonjour’ is used to greet people in French but there are various occasions such as formal events, talking to strangers, or different times of day, that would require you to greet using other terms. In this article, we will cover the most common French greetings and other French greeting phrases you can use, how to use them in a sentence, and finally how to say goodbye in French.

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Chinese

Chinese Words and Phrases You Must Learn

Whether you’re traveling to China, or looking to work there, it is essential that you learn the most used, and most basic Chinese Words. Chinese is one of the oldest living languages, and its beauty is found its words.

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Spanish

Spanish Slang Words & Phrases: Mexican Slang, Cuban & More

Like all other languages, conversational Spanish taught in classes or textbooks is very different from real-life conversations that you might partake in. This is because native speakers integrate Spanish slang words into their vocabulary. Similar to Spanish nicknames, slang is expressions or abbreviations of words and is avoided in formal writing or situations.

In this article, we will showcase Spanish slang words used universally and in Spanish-speaking countries, so you can improve your conversational Spanish!

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