Support schoolchildren in Cameroon with busuu
Since 2009, busuu has been working with the Cameroon Association for the Protection and Education of the Child (CAPEC), a non-governmental, non-profit organisation that supports underprivileged children in Cameroon. Over the years our customers have helped raise money towards a new school, educational materials and tutoring for children at the school. The school is located in […]
Busuu crowned ‘best language learning app’ by the German Association for Consumer Studies
The prestigious German Association for Consumer Studies (DtGV) recently (August – November 2018) conducted an in-depth study into language learning apps, which busuu was part of. We are thrilled that busuu was rated the best app overall out of the seven language learning apps that were part of the study. The overall ranking: # Provider Rating […]
busuu CEO wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 UK award
Our CEO and Co-Founder, Bernhard Niesner, was crowned winner of the Disruptor category at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018 UK finals last week. This year marks the 20th anniversary of EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year UK awards, which is part of a global programme that aims to celebrate, support and connect entrepreneurs. The Disruptor award recognises […]
Drake sings in Spanish! MIA lyrics explained
Drake’s long-awaited collaboration with Bad Bunny, ‘MIA’, was released yesterday and fans around the world are going wild with excitement about his verse in Spanish. But what exactly is Drake singing in Spanish? What do the lyrics mean in English? And is Drake’s Spanish any good? For those of us learning Spanish, understanding the lyrics […]
New feature: Study Plan – achieve your language-learning goals
Setting a goal and sticking to it is an important first step when learning a language. Doing so also makes your overall learning experience more effective. That’s why we’ve created a new feature for Busuu Premium users: the Study Plan. What is Busuu’s Study Plan? Our Study Plan is a feature designed to help you […]
Can language learning make you happier?
When we think about what we do in our everyday life, we probably don’t make learning a new language a priority. Having a busy life makes it difficult to learn and try something new. Studies show that learning new things can improve our lives in so many ways, and there are many benefits of learning a […]
How to immerse yourself in a language without going abroad
Complete immersion in a foreign language is arguably one of the best ways to learn. And one of the easiest ways to immerse yourself in another language is to spend time in a country or region where they speak it. Holidays and time abroad are great for practising a new language. But, what happens when […]
How to improve your accent in a foreign language
Getting to grips with the grammar and vocab but haven’t managed to get the accent yet? Everyone knows that this is one of the most challenging parts of learning a foreign language. Yes, we all naturally have a slight accent in another language because the muscles in our mouths are used to the sounds of […]
6 hand gestures in different cultures (& what they mean)
Hand gestures are a great way of reinforcing what you’re saying. But caution: They can mean different things in different cultures. Here are 6 hand gestures – and what they mean – in different countries and cultures: 1. Thumbs up This widely recognised sign of approval or agreement is actually used as an insult in […]
How to get back into language study after a break
We all take breaks from learning a language. Perhaps you’ve taken time off over the summer and are now going back to school, college or work. Or maybe you’ve just lost motivation after a long, relaxing holiday. Whatever the reason, you’re most likely reading this because you want to dust off those language skills (what […]