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251 articlesMoroccan, Algerian or Tunisian Darija: Which Maghrebi Dialect Should You Choose?
A detailed comparison of the three Maghrebi darija dialects. Phonology, vocabulary, grammar, mutual intelligibility and diaspora: everything you need to choose the right dialect for your goals.
Learning Fulani in Marseille: A Guide to the Peul Diaspora in Southern France
Marseille is home to one of France's most vibrant Fulani communities. Associations, events, markets, mosques: where and why to learn Fulani in southern France.
Bambara, Dioula or Manding: Understanding the Mande Language Family to Choose Your Language
Bambara, Dioula and Manding are three variants of the same linguistic continuum. Vocabulary, geography, diaspora and culture: how to choose the right one for your goals.
Learn Moroccan Darija in Brussels: Where, How and With Whom
A complete guide to learning Moroccan Darija in Brussels. Neighbourhoods, associations, courses, immersion: everything you need to know.
5 African Languages Experiencing a Renaissance You Can Learn Today
Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Wolof, Tamazight, Yoruba: five African languages experiencing a spectacular revival. Why, how, and where to learn them.
Passing Your Heritage Language to Your Children: A Practical Guide for Diaspora Families
How to pass your mother tongue to your children when living abroad. Strategies, mistakes to avoid, testimonials and scientific research.
Kabyle vs Tamazight: Which Berber Language Should You Learn?
Kabyle, Tarifit, Tachelhit... the Amazigh world is full of variants. This decision guide helps you pick the Berber language that matches your roots, goals and community.
Learn Lingala in Paris: A Guide for the Congolese Diaspora
Neighbourhoods, associations, courses, music: everything you need to know to learn or improve your Lingala while living in Paris or the Île-de-France region.
Catalan vs Occitan: Two Overlooked Romance Languages Compared
Catalan and Occitan are closely related yet worlds apart. Shared history, mutual intelligibility, current situation and advice on which to learn.
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