Jonathan Jacoby 
Ranking among the most widely-spoken languages worldwide, Arabic is a rich and incredibly useful language with a very complex literary and poetic history. On top of that, it carries significant … Read more
It’s a bit of a cliché at this point but as a longtime language learner, I, unfortunately, have to confirm: vocab can be a real chore sometimes. From embarrassing false … Read more
Most students of German tend to stick with Hochdeutsch, Standard High German. That is, they learn and practice the formal, standardized dialect of the language that is taught in schools … Read more
Using books to learn German is one of a few surefire ways to elevate your linguistic prowess across the board in one fell swoop. Reading in German alone can improve … Read more
We all have different reasons for picking up a language. Some may find joy in exploring its poetry, while others are looking to get ahead in their career abroad. With … Read more
Whether as a second, third, or even as a first language, attaining Arabic fluency is a major achievement that any self-respecting linguaphile should be proud of. Widely thought of as … Read more
Arabic is by any measure among the most widespread languages in the world, so it’s natural to expect some variation among the whopping 22 countries that speak it natively. What … Read more
Learning a language can have countless motivators. Plenty of people pick up a new language for seeking work in a new country or bridging gaps with distant family, for example. … Read more
Arabic is known not just within linguistic hobbyist circles as a tough language, and for good reason. Its vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and its unique script are extremely unlike what you … Read more
Hebrew is a rich and beautiful language, with religious and cultural significance to millions of Jews around the world. Today, more people than ever from all sorts of backgrounds are … Read more