English: The Magpie Language
English is a magpie language, picking up shiny new words wherever it can. Knowing the etymology of these words can help us learn new languages. How?
Green Eggs and Ham
How many words do you need to know in order to communicate effectively? The same number as you see in this image.
Eselsbrücke
Eselsbrücke is the German word for a memory aid, a mnemonic. The literal meaning is 'donkey bridge'. Interesting word.