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Do you like listening to podcasts to pass the time? Integrate them fully into your language learning! Babbel understands the value of podcasts to help you make faster progress in learning a foreign language. That’s why the learning platform has created several Babbel podcasts. Discover 9 podcasts in English, French, Spanish and Italian.

Is it really useful to take English courses for adults? Is it the right solution to learn English as a beginner or to improve your level? Don't worry, learning English is not just for children or teenagers. Here are some good reasons to take English courses for adults.

Have you ever heard of lingua franca? No, it’s not the French language, but rather a language that was used by people of different ethnic groups for trade! When was this language spoken? Which modern lingua francas are still used today? You will find more information in this article.

Celebrating the New Year means saying goodbye to the past year, and welcoming the coming year with joy and hope. That’s why billions of people put so much energy into it! Do you know how the world celebrates the New Year? What are the most common New Year's traditions in England, Spain or Japan? Discover 12 ways to celebrate New Year's Eve around the world.

Did you know that there are more than 6000 languages in the world? So why bother learning one, two or even three? Learning a foreign language is much more beneficial than you think. Discover the benefits of learning a new language, either for fun or for work.

Learning a foreign language has never been so rewarded in the workplace. Whether you work in international trade or customer service, chances are you will need to speak several languages daily. What languages should you learn to stand out? Apart from English, what languages do you need to focus on to differentiate yourself?

It is often said that English is an easy language to learn. Indeed, it is a simpler language than Russian or Chinese. But does that mean it's easy to learn English quickly? To learn English quickly, there is no secret: you have to be motivated, consistent, and invest time.

No need to look for reasons to learn a foreign language: it's good for your career, for travel, for your culture and even... for morale! Because despite the work that it requires, learning a language can also be a lot of fun, according to science.

In your opinion, how many languages ​​are there in the world? More than we can imagine. And unfortunately, many languages ​​and dialects disappear little by little, for lack of people who wish to learn it. To avoid a rapid disappearance of languages, Google Earth offers a new feature that allows you to hear endangered native languages.

All languages are not born equal. Some have a different grammar, more complicated sentence structures or even a unique alphabet! That's why it can be complicated to learn a language! What are the most difficult languages to learn? Which language will offer you the language challenge you expect?