Survive a German Conversation With Minimal Vocab
As a language learner, you’re likely to find yourself sooner or later being flung head first into a fully-blown foreign conversation with someone who has totally overestimated your proficiency in said language. We all know the type – ‘oh, I hear you’re learning German!’ ‘well,…
To Study for Free, Learn German!
Unlike France or Italy, Germany doesn’t have a reputation for romance and glamour. The common stereotype is that of very direct people and of a language that sounds coarse and harsh to the uninitiated. So why on earth move to Germany and learn the language?…
10 German Idioms to sound more German
Learning languages sure has its moments of pleasure. What a joy to discover how people in another country, or speaking another language express their feelings with colorful expressions. Knowing those idioms is also a good way to sound more natural when speaking with native speakers….
15 Funny (and Sometimes Quite Logical) German Words
One of the joys of learning another language is discovering all of its quirky, unusual, and sometimes unexpectedly logical words, idioms, and expressions. We’ll be bringing you some of our favorite words and expressions from the languages we teach every month. If you want more,…
The Best Way to Learn Spanish
At Chatterbug, we’re obsessed with providing the most efficient, flexible, effective tool for learning to speak a new language. Last October, we launched our German course and over the past eight months we’ve hit a number of milestones, constantly improved our platform, and proven how well…
New Chatterbug Features – Goals, Certifications and Audio!
A lot has been happening behind the scenes at Chatterbug, working to get you tools to make it easier and more fun to learn your new language. Goals One of the hardest things about learning a new language is getting a good idea of how…
New Chatterbug German Sticker Pack for iOS
We’re excited to announce our first sticker pack for iOS filled with 22 animated stickers of Otto, the lederhosen wearing raccoon. You’ll be able to convey your deepest emotions by sending Otto to your friends. He laughs, he cries, he hikes, and he cheers for…
How to Talk about Language Learning
One of the most difficult parts of learning a new language, especially if you’ve never done so before, is having a good idea of just what exactly it is that you’re in for. Here we’ll take a look at the various stages of language learning…
Introducing Chatterbug
Today we’re announcing the public availability of a new online language learning system called Chatterbug. Chatterbug is a new way to learn to speak a language that combines the flexibility and simplicity of language apps with the effectiveness of attending an in-person language school. Where…
My Journey to a Better Language Learning System
Today we’re opening Chatterbug’s first course, German, to public signup. This is a really exciting day for me, because it’s been such a long journey from the seeds of the idea that became this product and company. If you’re interested in what would drive someone…