Articles

Poder Conjugation: All Tenses, Explained Simply (with Examples)

Learn every tense of the Spanish verb poder with clear conjugation tables, example sentences, and an explanation of when to use poder versus saber.

85 Cute Nicknames from Around the World (with Translations)

written by Benny Lewis

What cute nickname will you call your lover? “Half an orange” (Spanish), “my little cabbage” (French), “meatball” (Italian), “mousebear” (German) or “jjing-jjingi” (Korean)?

30 Useful Russian Phrases: Greetings, Conversation and Slang

written by Mark Hemming

Learn 30 useful Russian phrases for greetings, cafés, conversation and everyday slang, with Cyrillic, romanisation, register notes and practice examples.

Ser vs. Estar: Key Differences, Rules and Examples

written by Benny Lewis

Learn when to use ser vs. estar with reliable rules, DOCTOR and PLACE mnemonics, conjugation tables, examples and a five-question practice check.

Korean Greetings: 10+ Ways to Say “Hello” in Korean

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn Korean greetings for everyday conversations, phone calls and formal introductions, with Hangul, pronunciation guides and tips on when to use each.