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Languages Spoken in Ireland

Nov 5th, 2009 | By Emma | Category: English

There appears to be a common misconception abroad, that the Irish language is a dialect of English. Some people don’t realise that Ireland has 2 official languages.



English Humour vs. American Humor – Is There a Difference?

Oct 29th, 2009 | By Emma | Category: English

A nation’s wit is linked to the historical development of the country. How funny somebody finds a certain incident depends on many factors…



Survival Guide and Phrasebook Launched on bab.la

Oct 19th, 2009 | By Emma | Category: English, Featured Articles

We have recently launched two more great new products, which we want to tell you about so you can make the most of them!



Forms of Address in English

Oct 1st, 2009 | By Emma | Category: English

This article includes the basics so you won’t have to worry about appearing impolite the next time you visit an English speaking country.



Homophones in English

Sep 26th, 2009 | By Emma | Category: English

Homophones are those tricky words that are pronounced the same as one another but differ in spelling or meaning. They can cause a lot of comprehension problems when people choose the wrong word…