Language Learning Tips from Drops

Read about Lunar New Year traditions and then check out the Drops language learning app to learn Chinese characters and more unique culture facts.

Read about Lunar New Year traditions and then check out the Drops language learning app to learn Chinese characters and more unique culture facts.

Let’s take a closer look at how your zodiac sign could reflect your language learning style…

Identity the languages from different clips of festive movies and movie posters.

Let Drops language learning give you a leg up with your New Year's Resolution in 2023 with some language learning pro tips.

This Holiday season, learn a language the fun and easy way with Drops language learning games.

With Drops language learning you can learn Spanish, Korean, French, and much more the fun and easy way. Start with getting in the holiday spirit with festive

Did you know you can get in the Halloween mood while practicing a language? Watching a movie in the language you're learning is an effective way to practice!

The Drops Language Learning app has separate courses for Mexican Spanish and Castilian (Spanish from Spain). Mexican Spanish uses words in a way they wouldn’t

Learn about what makes Hangul, the Korean alphabet unique. Read about the history of Hangul Day, celebrated in October 9th, and learn words and phrases specif

Learn how to say both useful and random words in Spanish in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Whether you’re traveling to Mexico or another Latin American cou

The Drops Language Learning app has separate courses for Mexican Spanish and Castilian (Spanish from Spain). Mexican Spanish uses words in a way they wouldn’t

Read about why challenges are helpful when you’re building a learning habit, and learn more about all-new Drops Challenges.

Learn about te reo Māori week in New Zealand, and other endangered languages you can help preserve with Drops.

Language Drops collaborates with Ukraine Pride on September 1st, the Ukrainian Day of Knowledge to grow our Ukrainian language course.

See how Drops Language Learning is working to honor Ukrainian language and culture on August 24, 2022 - Ukraine's Independence Day.

Get language, etiquette, and food related tips from locals and long time expats so you can travel like a pro in summer of 2022.

Let every day this summer be ice cream day with unique flavors you won't find back home. Once you've picked your flavor, learn how to order it with Drops!

Get exclusive insider tips on train travel in Germany, Spain, and France, and learn why the Drops language app could turn into your favorite travel companion.

This pride month (and always) Drops is celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community with new language lessons in 37 languages, on social media, and here on our blog.

Learn how to easily access the words you need to make your summer travels smoother than ever before with our effective and fun language learning games.

Learn how to speak Hebrew in a non-binary way. Drops has teamed up with the Non-Binary Hebrew Project for our pride collection of LGBTQ+ vocabulary.

Learn about pride celebrations happening around the world, and get the words you need to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ culture in 37 learning languages.

Learn more about what the Drops Language Learning app is doing internally to drive LGBTQ+ education and celebration forward.

One of our company initiatives is to make sure our characters are as diverse as our learners. Read about our LGBTQ+ representation at Drops and how relatabil

Learn Ukrainian for free with Drops! This course was added to help Ukrainian refugees overcome language barriers and to preserve their language and culture.

Are apps an effective tool for learning a new language? Which language learning apps are the best available?

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in this thirteenth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Learn the vocabulary you need to succeed in the workplace in another language. Workplace Talk from Drops teaches you essential words & phrases to use at work.

Looking for a language tutor? Finding a language tutor who is the right fit can be tough. Here are 3 tips to help you find the right language teacher for you.

Having trouble remembering words in a new language? Flashcards are an effective tool to help you recall new vocabulary in another language. Here's how.

Learning a new language at school? Here are five things you can do to get school-ready in your language studies.

Five tips for filtering through resources and learning tips for Chinese to optimize your Chinese language learning.

The biggest update from Drops ever! Includes: play with friends, a new look, and new content -- Workplace Talk.

Want to improve your Spanish writing skills? Here are several tips to help you develop your own writing style in the Spanish language.

Learn how to stay safe as travel begins to open back up with suggestions for staying healthy as well as with relevant vocabulary in other languages.

Language learning can be fun, especially if you incorporate play into your routine. Discover 5 games you can play to learn a new language.

Learn how to talk about your favorite summer activities in another language. Learn words related to sports, camping, and visiting the beach.

A collection of key German phrases you need to travel around Germany. Learn to order at restaurants, ask for directions, check in to your hotel, and more.

Learning a new language and looking for a podcast to support your studies? Here's a list of 10 podcasts for language learners.

Wondering how many people speak Spanish around the world and where Spanish is spoken? This post answers your questions about Spanish.

Picking up a language is definitely a skill and the best way to do it is to maintain a balance. Writing may be the magic key to learning a new language.

Are you learning German? Have you wondered what its capitalization rules are? In this article, we answer your German capitalization questions.

Learn how to discuss competitive sports in 45+ languages, English sports metaphors, how to cheer your team on in a new language, and other sports words.

How do you say goodbye in Japanese? Learning how to say goodbye in Japanese is a must if you’re starting out with the language so you can wrap up your chats.

Learning Spanish? Test your knowledge of the Spanish language basics and Mexican culture! 

Systems are a proven way to effectively learn a language. And Memory Champion Yänjaa Wintersoul has two she’s found to be effective. Here's what they are.

Knowing foreign languages can be a great advantage for your academic and professional career. Here's why you should learn a language as a college student.

The world is getting much more multilingual each year. And in this article, we look at the impact of multilingualism in the classroom.

We've added three new languages to Drops! You can now learn Swahili, learn Igbo or learn Yoruba with our fun, immersive play.

Struggling to remember the words you've learned? Here are 10 things you can do to master vocabulary in any language.

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the twelfth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Here are 25 Spanish words and expressions you'll only hear in Spain. Learn Castillian Spanish like a local.

One of the things you learn early on in your native language are animal sounds. But have you learned these basic sounds in another language?

How to use technology to revive your language. With new tech resources like online videos & learning apps, learning a foreign tongue can remain interesting.

We're introducing a Climate Awareness topic to Drops. Learn new vocabulary about Mother Nature, Climate Crisis & Making an Impact.

Learning Portuguese? Test your knowledge of the Portuguese language basics and Brazilian culture! 

We teamed up with 4x memory champion Nelson Dellis to share his tips for learning a new language and making it stick. 

There are four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Here are tips that can help you become a better writer in a foreign language.

Learning Japanese? Test your knowledge of the Japanese language basics and Japanese culture! 

Spring is right around the corner – are you ready to celebrate the season? Test your knowledge of the spring holidays celebrated around the world.

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the eleventh episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

In this article, you'll learn what information you need to learn about kanji, as well as discuss what kind of questions you can expect to see on the JLPT exam

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the tenth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Learn these 29 words and phrases to confidently order coffee in another language. Learn coffee vocabulary in Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic.

With Drops, you can get ready for the Year of the Ox by learning to say “ox”, or “bull”, in more than 40 languages.

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the ninth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

How do you say hello in Korean? Learning basic greetings in Korean is a must if you’re starting out with the language and will help you in Korean conversation

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the eighth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Finding new ways to connect with family is important this holiday season. Explore how to host a fun, seasonal virtual get together with friends and family thi

This year, we're getting ready to kick off our third ever 90 Days with Drops language learning challenge, a 90-day challenge to accelerate your learning.

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the seventh episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Promoting your translation services effectively is key to winning new clients. With the right approach, you can build your professional translation business.

We’re introducing something completely new to Drops! You can now learn Yoga Asanas in… Sanskrit! This language is a classical language spoken in South Asia. I

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the sixth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

We are excited to share that Drops is now a part of the Kahoot! family and are looking forward to finding new ways to make language learning awesome and offer

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the fifth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the fifth episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Learn these 20 Spanish words to keep things spooky this fall. Learn Spanish vocabulary for Halloween and Día de los Muertos.

Wondering what the benefits of learning a language are? In this post, learn about 10 benefits of learning a foreign language backed by science.

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the third episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

For a limited time, you can learn Korean with Amber Liu of K-pop renown and former member of the supergroup f(x) and the visual language learning app Drops.

Go behind the scenes with Drops' French Translator Nathalie Serieys and see what it's like to work as a French translator.

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the first episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Do you know how to say "pinky swear!" in Italian? Learn this and some of the other most common Italian idiomatic expressions.

Become a Dutch language insider with these 80+ Dutch words for learning about Dutch Culture.

Ragazzino, topolino, bambinello… All these Italian words have something in common. They use suffixes, special endings, to modify their meanings.

Follow along as our Resident Polyglot learns to speak Persian with Drops over three months.

Here at Drops, we’re excited to announce our newest language--Bosnian, the official language of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Home to Europe’s three tallest stone gates, the invention of the (more than 200 years before the Swiss clock!), and the source of more than 95% of the world’s

Learn how to talk about your pets in other languages with this list of pet vocabulary.

Learn how to say "hello" in French and 11 other ways to greet someone in the French language.

Learn how to say goodbye in Korean with these 15 words and expressions.

Learn the words you need to tell time in a new language or talk about the date in another language with Drops' latest content addition.

Join Drops' Resident Polyglot and Language Expert as she answers your language learning questions in the first episode of "Ask the Polyglot".

Learn how to make comparisons in Italian with idiomatic expressions, grammar and other basic comparative structures in Italian.

Drops added a new topic in our People & Health category to help you learn how to discuss virus prevention and the current pandemic in your new language.

Learn how to say goodbye in Russian with these 13 expressions for saying farewell in Russian.

Learn about Italian pronunciation in this post about Italian pronunciation rules, exceptions and get tips to sound more like a native Italian speaker.

These 10 words don't exist in the English language, but they should. Find out what words other languages have that English doesn't and what they mean.