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How Many People Speak German, And Where Is It Spoken?

German is one of the most popular languages in the world, and you might be surprised by how many places it’s spoken.

By
Thomas Moore Devlin
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139 Old Norse Words That Invaded The English Language

Without the Vikings, English would be missing some pretty awesome words like berserk, ugly, muck, skull, knife, die and cake!

By
John-Erik Jordan
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Active Listening: The Key To Better Communication And Language Learning

By
Luca Harsh
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What Is Esperanto, And Who Speaks It?

By
Thomas Moore Devlin
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What Is Functional Illiteracy?

By
Hannah Wehrle
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The Ultimate Guide to Using ‘One Another’ Vs. ‘Each Other’

By
Hannah Wehrle
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What Are Euphemisms And How Do You Use Them?

By
Hannah Wehrle
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Why Do Some Languages Have A Formal ‘You’?

By
Thomas Moore Devlin
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The Peculiarities Of Punctuation Marks

By
David Doochin
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What Are The Names And Origins Of Musical Notes?

By
Hannah Wehrle
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Everyday Words We Use From Science Fiction

By
Hannah Wehrle
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What Is Slang?

By
Hannah Wehrle
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What Languages Are Spoken In Greenland?

By
David Doochin
Young Person Learning Grammar

What Is The Difference Between ‘Should’ vs ‘Must’?

By
Hannah Wehrle
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