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Rather than unifying under a single language, #Belgium is divided into 3 distinct language regions. Each region has the freedom to preserve its unique traditions and manage its own institutions. Learn more about Belgium's multilingualism here: blog.rosettastone.com/what-language-…

In #Japanese, suki (好き) usually means “like.” …ga suki desu（～が好きです。）= I like… (formal) …ga suki da（～が好きだ。）= I like… (casual) …ga suki（～が好き。）= I like… (very casual) Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/suki-in-japane…

"How are you?" is one of the first questions you'll want to learn in any language. Here are some common ways to say it in #Italian: - Come sta? = How are you? (formal) - Come stai? = How are you? (informal) - Che si dice? = What's up? Discover more here: blog.rosettastone.com/how-are-you-in…

What Is a #lexicon? 1. It's a complete collection of words, phrases, and bound morphemes used by a population 2. Every language has a lexicon, but specific professions or groups can also have their own, filled with specialized vocabulary Learn even more: blog.rosettastone.com/lexicon-defini…

The #German language follows clear patterns: 1. Like English, it usually follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) order 2. In questions, the verb often comes first, followed by the subject 3. Adverbs generally follow a time–manner–place order Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/german-sentenc…

To ask “Do you speak English?” in #Japanese: Casual: 英語を話す？ (Eigo o hanasu?) Polite: 英語を話しますか？ (Eigo o hanashimasu ka?) Honorific: 英語をお話になりますか？ (Eigo o ohanashi ni narimasu ka?) Learn how to respond to this question here: blog.rosettastone.com/do-you-speak-e…

#Switzerland’s commitment to neutrality, along with its location nestled among several European countries, has contributed to its rich multilingualism. Switzerland has 4 national languages, each with its own unique dialect, like Swiss French. Learn more: blog.rosettastone.com/switzerland-la…

Argentinian Spanish sounds distinct from other #Spanish dialects. Key differences: 1. The pronunciation of “y” and “ll” sound more like the English “sh” sound in “fish” 2. It has a musical quality reminiscent of Italian intonation and cadence Learn more: blog.rosettastone.com/argentinian-sp…

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6 common #Japanese question words: 1. Who → だれ (dare) 2. What → 何 (なに nani / なん nan) 3. Where → どこ (doko) 4. When → いつ (itsu) 5. Why → なぜ (naze), どうして (dōshite), なんで (nande) 6. How → どう (dō) or どうやって (dōyatte) Learn more: blog.rosettastone.com/japanese-quest…

Here are some fun #Spanish idioms: 🥤 Ahogarse en un vaso de agua = To overreact to a problem 🥥 Comerse el cocoto = To worry excessively about something 🪱 Matar el gusanillo = To take the edge off your hunger Discover even more here: blog.rosettastone.com/spanish-idioms

Want to improve your #German pronunciation and sound like a native speaker? The German alphabet uses all 26 English letters, plus four unique letters: Ä, Ö, Ü, and ẞ. Learn how to master them and speak authentically with this German pronunciation guide: blog.rosettastone.com/german-pronunc…

Here’s a 5-step path to clearer, more confident speech in any language: 1️⃣ Listen to native speakers 2️⃣ Repeat what you hear 3️⃣ Get consistent feedback from language experts 4️⃣ Read out loud to connect speaking and reading skills 5️⃣ Practice Learn more: blog.rosettastone.com/how-to-perfect…

English speakers have a head start in #German thanks to many similar words called cognates. But beware of false cognates: Gift = poison ☠️ Bad = bathroom 🚽 Hose = pants 👖 Chef = boss 👨‍💼 Discover more here: blog.rosettastone.com/german-false-c…

In #French, “excusez-moi” is the go-to phrase for getting someone’s attention, especially when you want to ask a question or request help. But there are a few other options and it’s important to know when to use each one. Discover them here: blog.rosettastone.com/excuse-me-in-f…

Did you know that #Japanese does not have a dedicated future tense? Rather than “past,” “present,” and “future,” Japanese verbs are divided into two tenses: “past” and “non-past.” Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/future-in-japa…

How do you say “Excuse me” in #Italian? It’s not as simple as memorizing "scusa" and calling it a day. In Italian, the right expression depends on the situation, who you’re speaking to, and how formal you want to sound. We break it all down here: blog.rosettastone.com/excuse-me-ital…

"Vamos"" and "vámonos" are the most common ways to say “Let’s go” in #Spanish. But what if you want to shout “Let’s go!” to cheer someone on? Here are a few different ways to say it (and show your support) in Spanish: blog.rosettastone.com/lets-go-in-spa…

You might not speak #Latin daily, but every time you write in English or a romance language like Spanish or Italian, you’re using Latin! Discover how the Latin alphabet became the world’s most popular writing system and learn which languages use it today: blog.rosettastone.com/latin-alphabet

Knowing how to say “yes” and “no” is critical in any language. Here are 3 common ways to say “yes” in #Japanese: - Hai（はい。）= Yes - Sō desu（そうです。）= That’s right - Mochiron desu!（もちろんです！）= Of course! (polite) Learn more here: blog.rosettastone.com/yes-in-japanese