Articles

How I’m learning Mandarin in 2026: My Daily Routine in Taipei

This is what I'm doing this year to make sure my Mandarin is strong, so I'm better prepared to travel deep through Taiwan

written by Veronika Gomez Skopalova

再见 (zàijiàn) is how you say “goodbye” in Chinese, but it’s actually closer to “see you soon” than “goodbye”.

written by Alice Cimino

Italians LOVE Christmas! Here’s how to say "Merry Christmas" in Italian, plus everything you need to know about Christmas in Italy.

written by Benny Lewis

These 20 weird words from various languages are obscure, silly, strange and very cool sounding. And some of them are plain badass!

written by Alice Cimino

How to do Christmas French-style, and say “Merry Christmas” in French.

written by Neil Wright

Languages are precious because each language gives us a unique lens through which to see the world.

written by Veronika Gomez Skopalova

These typical Chinese proverbs and sayings are full of profound and sometimes hilarious wisdom.

written by Alice Cimino

“Au revoir” is the most common way to say “goodbye” in French. There are plenty of other ways too, that you can use in different situations.

written by Benny Lewis

In Chinese culture, showing your love is not always as simple as saying “I love you”. Here’s how to get it right.

written by Benny Lewis

Reflexive verbs are a common part of everyday Spanish. Here’s how to use reflexive verbs in Spanish (includes list of Spanish reflexive verbs).