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Weather and Seasons in French: Il Fait Beau, Il Pleut and More
French weather vocabulary and expressions, why weather uses 'faire', the four seasons, and regional terms like mistral and canicule.
Read article →Applying for a Job in German: Lebenslauf, Anschreiben and the Interview
The vocabulary and conventions of German job applications: the CV, cover letter, references, interviews, contracts, probation and notice periods.
Read article →German Bureaucracy Vocabulary: Anmeldung, Forms and Official Letters
The German words you'll meet at registration offices, foreigners' authorities and in official letters, with an outline of the typical steps after moving to Germany.
Read article →German Clothing, Sizes and Shopping for Clothes
Clothing vocabulary in German, how to ask for sizes, try things on and return them, and the differences between store returns and online withdrawal rights.
Read article →German Family and Relationship Words, Including Freund and Schwager
German vocabulary for relatives, partners and in-laws, plus the false friends Freund/Freundin, Mann/Frau and Gift-style traps for English speakers.
Read article →Weather and Seasons in German: Es Regnet, Aprilwetter and More
German weather vocabulary, useful phrases for small talk, the seasons, temperature in Celsius, and typical German weather expressions.
Read article →Greek Bureaucracy and Work Vocabulary: ΑΦΜ, ΑΜΚΑ and ΚΕΠ
Greek words for jobs, contracts and official paperwork, including the tax number, social security number and citizen service centres, with common forms and phrases.
Read article →Greek Clothing, Sizes and Shopping for Clothes
Greek clothing vocabulary, how to ask for sizes and try things on, and phrases for fit, style, sales and returns.
Read article →Greek Family Words: Κουμπάρος, Γαμπρός and Νύφη
Greek vocabulary for relatives and in-laws, words with several meanings like γαμπρός and νύφη, and the important role of godparents (κουμπάροι and νονοί).
Read article →The Greek School System: Vocabulary and the Panhellenic Exams
The stages of education in Greece, the vocabulary of schools, cram schools (φροντιστήρια) and the national university entrance exams, plus phrases for parents and students.
Read article →Weather and Seasons in Greek: Μελτέμι and Καύσωνας
Greek weather vocabulary, phrases for small talk, the four seasons, and regional terms like the meltemi wind and heatwave (kavsonas).
Read article →Exploring Gujarat: Place Names and Travel Vocabulary
The Gujarati names of major cities and attractions, from Ahmedabad and Kutch to Gir and Dwarka, with words and phrases useful for sightseeing.
Read article →Gujarati Clothing: Traditional and Modern Vocabulary
Words for everyday and traditional Gujarati clothing, from sari and chaniya choli to kediyu, with phrases for shopping, sizes and festivals.
Read article →Gujarati Dialects: Kathiawadi, Surti, Charotari and Kutchi
An overview of regional varieties of Gujarati, including the Kathiawadi of Saurashtra, Surti, Charotari and the related language Kutchi, with tips for learners.
Read article →Narsinh Mehta and the Gujarati Literary Tradition
A short tour of Gujarati literature, from the medieval poet Narsinh Mehta and 'Vaishnav Jan To' to Narmad, Meghani and the Jnanpith Award winners.
Read article →The Gujarati Diaspora: East Africa, the UK and the USA
How Gujarati speakers spread across the world, the communities in East Africa, the UK, the US and beyond, and how the language survives abroad.
Read article →Hausa Animals and Nature Vocabulary
Hausa words for domestic and wild animals, birds, trees, land features and the natural world, with proverb-style sentences and learning tips.
Read article →Hausa House and Household Vocabulary
Words for the home in Hausa: rooms, furniture, household items, chores and phrases for welcoming guests, with cultural notes on the compound.
Read article →Hausa School and Learning Vocabulary
Hausa words for school, classroom, teachers, books, exams and study, plus useful phrases for students and language learners.
Read article →Hausa Work, Jobs and Business Vocabulary
Learn how to talk about occupations, workplaces and daily work in Hausa, with common job titles, useful sentences and tips for introducing yourself.
Read article →Major Hausa Cities and Places: Kano, Sokoto, Zaria and Katsina
A short guide to the historic Hausa cities of Kano, Katsina, Zaria and Sokoto, with the local words for places and how to name them in Hausa.
Read article →Basic Science Vocabulary in English and Hindi
Essential physics, chemistry and biology terms in English and Hindi for students switching between the two languages.
Read article →Legal and Court Vocabulary in English and Hindi
Common courtroom and legal terms in English with Hindi meanings, useful for students, readers of news and anyone dealing with documents.
Read article →One-Word Substitutions with Hindi Meanings for Exams
A list of commonly tested English one-word substitutions with Hindi meanings, grouped by theme, and tips for memorising them.
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