Learn English Vocabulary

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    Vocabulary: How to say Happy Easter in 10 languages

    Whether you want to be able to wish international friends and colleagues a Happy Easter, or you are heading abroad to take part in one of the many Easter festivals held worldwide, these expressions should come in useful!

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    Vocabulary: How to say ‘I love you’ in 25 different languages

    Impress your loved one with the language of love this Valentines Day...

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    Anecdotes, Vocabulary: Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season

    Marathons take place all-year round, all over the world. The springtime is one of the periods when a lot take place, though.

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    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ in 10 different languages

    Thanksgiving Day is a time to give thanks for the harvest and to express gratitude in general.

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    Vocabulary: Has English reached its millionth word?

    If recent reports are to be believed, English acquired its millionth word on 10th June 2009.

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    Passion for language, Vocabulary: Problems associated with translation

    Translation involves taking a text in one language and producing a version of it in another language. Translation is normally from other languages into the translator’s native language. It is part art and part science, and translators are faced with a variety of challenges.

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    Vocabulary: How to say ‘happy birthday’ in 25 languages

    As Cactus celebrates its 10th year in existence, we look at how to say 'happy birthday' in 25 different languages

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    Vocabulary: How To Say ‘It’s Cold’ in 10 Languages

    In the midst of weather like we're experiencing at the moment, one of the most frequently uttered phrases must be ‘it’s cold’.

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    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy New Year’ in 20 languages

    New Year is celebrated around the world, though not necessarily on the same day everywhere.

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    Language variations, Vocabulary: The Influence of French on the English Language

    Linguist Simon Ager examines how French has affected English more than we realise

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    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: Idiosyncrasies of the English Language

    Simon Ager, native English-speaker and language enthusiast, talks about the aspects of English that can easily confuse foreign learners