Author Archive | Michael Cristiano

Advanced German Learning: 20 Great Resources

You’ve mastered the standard German travel phrases. You’ve probably made a friend or five through your hours of German …

You’ve probably heard a lot of mixed opinions about Duolingo—it’s an app most either love or hate. I’ve personally used …

Many German expressions have layers of meaning beyond the literal definitions of their words. “Tomatoes on the eyes”? What’s that …

EnglishClass101 claims it is “the fastest, easiest and most fun way to learn English.” It also says that you can …

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find a complete language learning program to take you from day 1 to …

Every language has its own special ways of saying “happy birthday!” Knowing how to say it is essential if you’re …

I’ve used Memrise for years to learn more languages than I can count—from ones I now speak fluently to others …

With all the time you spend texting and chatting online, HelloTalk suggests that you put that time towards language learning.…

Imagine: You’re having your first restaurant meal in Rome, but when you try to ask how spicy the is, none …

Pronouns are one of those complex grammar points in Italian. By now, you’ve probably already learned the Italian personal …