Does Linga Chat teach proverbs?

Sayings carry the culture

Every language has proverbs — short, well-known sayings that pack a whole idea into a memorable phrase. They come up in conversation, in writing and in the way people give advice, and knowing them gives you a real feel for how a culture thinks. Linga Chat's Proverbs section teaches these sayings along with their meaning.

Why proverbs are worth learning

• Understanding — you catch a proverb when a native speaker uses one instead of feeling lost.
• Meaning, not just words — a proverb rarely means what it literally says, so learning the sense behind it is what counts.
• A window into culture — proverbs reveal the values and humor of the people who use them.

From proverbs to real conversation

Learn a proverb, then use it at the right moment in a chat with a native partner or the AI language partner — it is a great way to impress someone and make the saying stick. Pay attention to when a proverb fits, since using one in the wrong situation can sound odd; a native partner is the perfect person to check that with. Pair Proverbs with Idioms & Slang to round out the natural, everyday side of the language. Linga Chat is free to start and works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows.