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Federica Lupis
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Italian filler words
Fillers words are words that ‘fill in’ silence when people are speaking. They are very common in informal language and they come in handy...
Federica Lupis
May 1, 20233 min read
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Italian False Friends
False friends are words whose spelling or pronunciation is similar to a word in one's native language but whose meaning is different. PART 2
Federica Lupis
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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Italian False Friends
False friends are words whose spelling or pronunciation is similar to a word in one's native language but whose meaning is different.
Federica Lupis
Feb 25, 20233 min read
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What is the difference between ‘pensare di’ and ‘pensare a’?
From today on, I will give you some hot tips on how you can refine your knowledge of Italian.
Federica Lupis
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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Interview with Nyuz, the Guru of Language Learning.
For the second year in a row, I had the chance to interview Miss Nyuz Letter, the guru of language learning. Here are the highlights...
Federica Lupis
Dec 4, 20226 min read
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Language Learning Quotes
The other day, my coffee maker went missing. I usually leave it on the kitchen bench near the stove, so I assumed my partner had moved it...
Federica Lupis
Nov 4, 20224 min read
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Interesting facts about languages
After three years of waiting, I was finally able to see my family and friends in Europe. I had a great time, and it was comforting to see...
Federica Lupis
Oct 4, 20226 min read
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Interesting facts about languages
Did you know that polar bears are not white, humans can’t lick their elbows, and the earth is not actually round?!
Federica Lupis
Jul 21, 20226 min read
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Is it worth learning a language abroad?
During my fourth year of high school, I was offered the opportunity to join an internship in Bourbon Lancy, France.
Federica Lupis
Jun 28, 20224 min read
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What can I do when I don’t know a word in a foreign language?
Last week, I went to Sushi Train with a friend. We tried a delicious dish sprinkled with a white vegetable, but we couldn’t figure out...
Federica Lupis
May 29, 20224 min read
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How to find the best Internet resources for learning a language
Last week, I was searching for Spanish exercises on the Internet. After a bit of research, I found a comprehension exercise...
Federica Lupis
May 3, 20224 min read
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Does your personality change when you speak a foreign language?
My last trip before the pandemic was to Cuba. I always dreamed of travelling there, and as I entered Havana in one of those vintage cars...
Federica Lupis
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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What shall I do when I can’t stick to my plan?
After Christmas, I sat down with my partner Ash and said: “We need to talk”. His face turned pale as if I were about to drop a bombshell...
Federica Lupis
Feb 1, 20224 min read
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New Year’s Resolutions for Language Learners
I love Christmas. I’m not into the tree-gifts-decorations thing, but I like seeing how it puts everyone in a good mood.
Federica Lupis
Jan 2, 20224 min read
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Interview with Nyuz, the guru of language learning.
If last week you had told me that I was going to write about my interview with one of the hottest celebrities out there, I would have...
Federica Lupis
Dec 3, 20216 min read
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The Pareto Principle in language learning
Recently, there has been a lot of hype about the Netflix series ‘Clickbait’. In case you haven’t seen it, it’s about a seemingly perfect...
Federica Lupis
Nov 3, 20215 min read
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Why is it easier to understand a language than to speak it?
Have you ever met someone whose mother tongue is different from that of their parents? Unless you live in North Sentinel Island...
Federica Lupis
Oct 3, 20215 min read
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Can you learn a language in your sleep?
It was back in 1993 when I saw one of the films that would influence the course of my life. I was 7, and no, it wasn’t Sailor Moon...
Federica Lupis
Aug 3, 20214 min read
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Will learning languages become obsolete?
Not long ago, I was making small talk at a party. In the space of five minutes, Mr X had already asked the most burning questions...
Federica Lupis
Jul 4, 20214 min read
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