Updated: October 2026 | What do bängla, göralöser and rullebör mean? Here we have collected dialectal words and expressions that our readers have contributed, from Norrbotten to Skåne. We also make a detour to Swedish in Finland. There will be both glossaries, funny misunderstandings and dialects to listen to!
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From time to time we've had the urge to learn French, Spanish or Italian. When travelling in Southern Europe, it would be nice to get to grips with the local language, instead of struggling with English, which doesn't always work as well as one might wish.
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Are you familiar with these 'false friends'? If you've been to Denmark or Norway, or had Danish or Norwegian friends or colleagues visiting, you've probably come across words that are similar but don't mean the same thing. Many times we can understand each other in Scandinavia without any problems, but sometimes our similar languages confuse more than they help. Are you aware of these 12 so-called false friends?
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Do you know these 'false friends'? If you like travelling, you probably speak English from time to time. Whether you are more or less comfortable in English, it is a good language to get around in most parts of the world. But it can be useful to be aware of so-called 'false friends' - words that sound similar to English but actually mean something else. Do you know these twelve?
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Do you want to improve your English? Or perhaps you have someone in your life who wants to study English, to improve their career prospects or feel more comfortable in conversation? Today we give you five reasons to study in London, as well as some photos from my language journey many, many years ago.
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In recent weeks, the streets have been filled with happy students running out. What will they do now? Everyone has different plans, of course, but in our circle of acquaintances, we've heard from several people whose children are thinking about studying abroad and taking the opportunity to improve their language skills. So where should you go? Here are seven inspiring places to study abroad.
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Going on a language trip - why? When I set off on a language trip to Bournemouth in the UK at the age of 15, it was probably the adventure that attracted me, not so much the idea of learning a language. Looking back, I'm grateful for both - the adventure and the language.
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Culture and language in Malta - Arabic, British or Italian? What is the language spoken in Malta and how did the culture develop? The country was under Arab rule for 400 years, which explains why the language spoken today is related to Arabic. After that, Malta lived under British rule for a long time, which explains the British influences.
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At the risk of being seen as the language police ... but now must Me! I read a lot of travel reports, travel blogs and travel discussion forums. There are a small number of words related to travelling that very many misspellings, very often. With a little simple effort - by learning how to spell these words - your travel stories can get better! Test yourself! Can you spell these 12 words?
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Corsica and the language. Corsica is not just steep cliffs, white beaches and turquoise waters. Corsica is also an island with its own language, a dramatic history and a mafia that is one of the most violent in Europe ...
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