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I'd say that humor exists in all languages to some extent, and so understanding it and how it's used in the language you're learning is pretty important. Plus, who doesn't like a good joke? :D Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

When getting started with a new language you may wonder how much money you should really invest in it. After all you are investing your time and energy, so why wouldn't you consider what that's worth for your budget? Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

Oftentimes viewed as the same professions, translators and interpreters have many different roles in the services that they provide. For example, one may work with written text, the other with the spoken form. Do you know the difference? Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

Of all the ways to improve in the language you're learning, little energy is ever spent on punctuation. And why would you spend time on it? Well, whether now or later, there may be instances where it could come in handy, so knowing some fundamental things about it in a language can really help. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

In this week's Grammar Talk, I get into nouns and things you may or may not know about them. Now even if you think you got this group of words down, they do vary quite a bit between languages and can go through a lot of changes. So put down your book, table, sky, bread, or any other noun you may be holding and TUNE IN! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

Have you ever thought about learning a new language through one you've already learned? Well since I get tired of using and seeing my native language (English) everywhere, I will sometimes learn about other languages in Spanish. It can be a real workout for the brain, but honestly have a lot of benefits. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

If you're a language teacher, or even the student taking lessons with a teacher, then you've probably been in this predicament of how much do you use and stay in the target language. Though it would seem like a simple all the time,  it doesn't always work out that well for the student depending on a variety of factors. So let's put this argument to rest! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

Is it common in your language to end a conversation with a word like "kisses"? Well if it is then yours contains a lot of this type of language, which may not be the case in the one you're learning. So it's time to get all cutesy and lovey-dovey! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show

If only it were as simple as translating a time expression like the word NOW in English to the equivalent in another language, which could be the word AHORITA in Spanish, and expecting them to be used exactly the same. Though many time expressions get used very differently between languages and it's important to understand why and how this happens. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancedbylang)

Though I have many good things to say about the language communities, there are a few frequent ideas that I don't particularly like. Bringing attention to them may change some people's perspective and make for a better community in the future. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancedbylang)

I've shared before my experience with trying to learn a language through phrasebooks, which DIDN'T work, but that's not to say that they can't be a helpful tool to language learners. So I want to share with you guys how and when to use phrasebooks so that you get the most out of them and feel like you're making progress. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/romancedbylang)

If you're trying to come across as cool and in-the-know in a language then slang is oftentimes the way to do it. Though not necessary vocabulary, slang has its general uses, so having an awareness of it may help in whatever language you're learning. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomancedBL Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZIkEymKxdweYQvNUGVfHqQ Support the show