Long Story Short, ep. 4: Social Creatures
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the…
Long Story Short, ep. 3: Every Day Becoming
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the RSS feed. Below is…
20 Verlan Words You Should Know
French speakers, learners and people who like quizzes; I’ve got a question for you. What does this mean?: Jourbon, le reuf ! Je suis vénère… J’ai eu une journée ouf*. Any ideas? Maybe you’re not familiar with verlan. Verlan à l’envers is a form of…
How Do You Use Capitalisation in German?
There’s little denying that the German language can be intimidating to its learners. As with any foreign language, familiarising yourself with new vocabulary and grammar can be confusing at first. But it can’t be denied that, when written down, German can look stranger than most….
Long Story Short, ep 2: Judgement Game
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the RSS feed. Below is…
Long Story Short, ep. 1: Breakfast at Midnight
Chatterbug’s new podcast, Long Story Short, covers beginners German for English speakers. Each episode is in German and English and takes you on a journey. Listen as the characters navigate their way through chance meetings, miscommunications and surprises. You can also listen on Apple or the RSS feed. Below…
Growing Up As A Third Culture Kid
With the rise of globalisation and the increasing opportunities that come therewith, a growing number of families are choosing to work and live in a foreign country. Parents settle into their new surroundings and work schedules, send their children to the local school or daycare…
ChatterConf: Too Many Apps to Choose From!
On the 23rd April, Chatterbug hosted Chatterconf, a virtual conference all about learning languages! Over the course of one day we virtually brought together language enthusiasts from all around the world to learn about the world of online language learning. Below is a video of Lýdia…
ChatterConf: Learning Languages at Home
On the 23rd April, Chatterbug hosted Chatterconf, a virtual conference all about learning languages! Over the course of one day we virtually brought together language enthusiasts from all around the world to learn about the world of online language learning. Below is a video of Steve…
We proudly present – Long Story Short by Chatterbug
The main obstacle between you and learning a language is finding a way to connect with it. We asked: Why is adapting our ear to unfamiliar sounds and new expressions so difficult? The answer: It’s all about listening. When we’re listening, we’re searching for meaning….
Tips for Finding a WG in Berlin
We’ve all heard the story of that one friend who found their dream WG in Berlin after a week. Wait no, he was offered it before he even moved there. He doesn’t even pay rent, they’re paying him! For most of us though, finding somewhere…
How to Find Work in Switzerland
Are you thinking about packing up your life and moving to Switzerland to start a new chapter? It’s easy to see why! You’ll probably need a job, though. Do you know what you need in order to work in Switzerland? There are many reasons to…