Languages

Great Britain and the United States don't just differ because of their size, culture, and eating habits. The official language of both nations - English - is also slightly different. The differences between British English and American English are not huge, but not knowing in which way they differ can lead to mistakes or misunderstandings.

Merry Chistmas and a happy new year from our international Sprachcaffe Team. Wouldn't you like to know how to say "Merry Christmas" in another language?

Some of these inventions seem like they could be from a science-fiction movie, but they are in fact real. Some of them are in beta testing, but they work, and that’s what‘s most important. So, what are the weirdest inventions for learning languages?

Already speak some English and want to impress the native speakers with your knowledge? We've gone to the trouble of creating this list of everyday words and expressions that will finally help you achieve native-level fluency in your conversational English. So say "see you later" to "hello" and "yes", and say "'sup?" to "hey" and "yeah". Alright, time to "knock it off" and stop "faffing around".

What better way to improve your language skills than working in the country where your preferred language is spoken? Getting a job, internship or volunteer placement abroad will give you a completely new and fascinating insight into the local culture, while putting you in contact with locals and enabling you to contribute directly to the society. Here we list some of the best working abroad opportunities that you can fit into your summer break!

Italian - the language of the opera, high culture and love. If you're interested in art or music, chances are you've heard Italian or seen it written. In order to at least understand the basics of this melodious language, we've compiled a list of free online resources to help you learn Italian.

Already speak a little French and want to impress the native speakers with your knowledge? Here we have a list of phrases, expressions and new vocabulary used in colloquial French. Spice up your basic French and don't limit your vocabulary to "Salut", "Oui" or other phrases you might have picked up from the lyrics of Lady Marmalade!

Languages are full of surprises! You might never know what treasures you can find in a language. With our #SCwordoftheweek series, we try to dig into many languages and find the best gems and concepts with these untranslatable words. What you will find here is full of poesy, wit and clever insights about life!

Language trips with total immersion in the target culture are the perfect choice for someone wanting to learn a language or improve their basic skills. They also give a unique glimpse into what it means to live abroad, from a cultural and social point of view. Such language trips can also be the first step into an even bigger adventure: becoming an expat.

Learning a new language is a whole experience. Sometimes you will hate it, sometimes you will love it. It is hard but rewarding at the same time. And in the end, your mistakes become jokes and everything you’ve learnt will make you feel good about yourself. Whether you are a beginner or a language expert, you will find that cats’ expressions can explain a lot about the situations you were or will be in. After all, we humans are also speaking a…