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It’s been a while since we’ve had a quiz here on the learn2lingo blog. So, in honour of the World Cup, we’ve put together this World Cup Mega-Quiz.

It’s time to grab a cup of coffee, take some time out, and put your language skills to the test.

Good luck, everyone and enjoy the World Cup!

Many languages, one nation

Yes, the World Cup is here, bringing with it the dulcet tones of the vuvuzela, the hopes of a nation, and pubs full of catatonic men. Still, whatever your team, South Africa is fascinating for more than just its football.

South Africa is a nation rich with languages – as Wil’s colourful [...]

Glo-ball

Now, I have to say, I am looking forward to the tournament. Usually, I’m not that interested in football, but

a) it’s going to be inescapable regardless
b) it’s actually pretty good fun
c) in 2006, Italy won the World Cup and there was a rather wonderful celebration in Trafalgar Square in London, so I have good memories, rather than [...]

It’s almost time for the World Cup and, as South Africa is such a linguistically-diverse place, I thought I’d put together my own Language World Cup.

The first round is the language play-off between the official languages of the countries playing in the World Cup this year. How many counties each language is an official language [...]