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Do you think you are bad at languages?

March 27, 2017

We have all probably heard people saying that they simply can’t learn new languages. It seems hard to remember vocabulary, grammar is way too complicated and speaking almost impossible. ”I can’t speak Spanish because I’m bad at languages”, some might say. Why even bother to try? Good news! Linguists suggest that this is only a myth: in reality, there is no such thing as being good or bad at languages.   With the right method, everyone can learn Often those who…

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Boost your studies by playing with your friends!

March 21, 2017

You learn best when you enjoy studying. We have just made exercising with WordDive more fun than ever: you can now compete with your friends for the best results in improving your language skills! The new game feature allows you to follow not only your own, but also your friends’ progress in real time. Striving for the top position on the weekly chart is not only exciting, but useful as well: playing games and learning together have been proven to…

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Compete with your friends and other new features

March 13, 2017

We sent out a newsletter about the WordDive user survey a little over a month ago. We’re happy to report that we got over 800 responses and have now gone through them all. A big thank you to all respondents! From your responses, we found out that most of you have travel or advanced language skills as your goal. You told us that the best thing about WordDive is the use of multiple senses, and also that there’s room for…

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New Finnish course published: Useful Words

March 6, 2017

We have published a new Finnish course: Useful Words. On this course, you will learn important linking expressions and fillers that help you become conversationally fluent in Finnish. The course includes the following topics: Expressions of time Connecting words Pronouns and others These little words will fill empty spaces, buy you some time to think and make you sound more fluent. You will also be able to write more cohesive text. LEARN FINNISH NOW WordDive TeamA mighty mix of language…

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Learning languages is like a gym for your brain

February 27, 2017

Language skills are useful for both work and leisure. With WordDive, learning languages is fun as well. But did you know that it’s also good for your brain? Give your brain some exercise – it’s worth it! Contrary to what many believe, new brain cells can still develop at an advanced age. This means that we can learn new things and improve our memory regardless of age. Besides regular physical activity and a healthy diet, exercising your brain can be…

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New British English course: Connectors

February 8, 2017

We have published a new British English course: Connectors. On this new grammar course, you will learn how to use English words and phrases that express connections between the things you are talking about. The course teaches you expressions like on the other hand and besides. Mastering connectors makes it easier for you to explain things in a logical way, thus making your language skills more fluent. LEARN ENGLISH NOW   WordDive TeamA mighty mix of language learning professionals, engineers, designers, user interface…

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