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The Portuguese verb deixar (to leave, give permission, etc.) can be used in a variety of situations and its meaning… Read more »

Learning from a native language speaker helps with language acquisition, to be sure, but it also helps in one other… Read more »

Learning a foreign language is commonly associated with a great effort and regular practice. But incorporating a new language into… Read more »

The verb “perder” in Portuguese usually means ‘to lose’ or ‘to miss’, but it can also have very different meanings… Read more »

If you’re planning to travel as an expat, you’ll need some essentials to make the trip easier. From toiletries to… Read more »

America’s July 4th holiday has passed, but we aren’t the only ones celebrating our day of independence. Here we’ll explore… Read more »

Countries from around the world celebrate their nation with unique and exciting local traditions. In this infographic we take just… Read more »

Choosing the right language learning software for your needs will take a bit of research. There are many software programs… Read more »

There are some widely used expressions in Brazilian Portuguese that can make learners very confused. But fear not! “Deixa comigo”!… Read more »

When preparing to live, study, or work abroad, you probably looked into all the technicalities of a move of this… Read more »

The Dragon Boat Festival, also referred to as the Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China that honors the… Read more »

Students who decide to study abroad while they’re young are already ahead of the game. Gaining such valuable international experience… Read more »