Category: Culture

13 Badass German Words and What They Mean

written by Benny Lewis

Learn 13 memorable German words, from Fernweh and Schadenfreude to Feierabend, with accurate meanings, register notes and examples.

Mayan Languages: 7 Lessons from Learning Tz’utujil in Guatemala

written by Stephen Alajajian

Learn where Tz’utujil fits among Guatemala’s Mayan languages, plus seven respectful lessons from six months studying it around Lake Atitlán.

Why Learn German? 10 Good Reasons to Learn German

written by Benny Lewis

Have you ever wondered “should I learn German?” or "why learn German?" There are plenty of good reasons to learn how to speak German.

Jobs That Can Help You Learn a Language While You Work

written by Benny Lewis

Can you get paid to learn a language? Compare lawful jobs that create useful practice, plus visa, contract, safety and qualification checks before moving.

Naughty or Nice? How “Santa” Looks in Other Cultures

written by Shannon Kennedy

Christmas is celebrated in many different ways around the world. So it's no surprise that the most iconic figure of the season (Santa) also has many guises.

How Getting Older (and Wiser) Improved My Language Learning Skills

written by Lisa Hoashi

Ever say to yourself: "I'm too old to learn a language?" This inspiring story from Lisa Hoashi shows that's not true - and being older can be a good thing.

Hebrew for Beginners: 10 Reasons Hebrew is Easy

written by Jeremy Ginsburg

Learning how to speak Hebrew can be easier than you think. Check out these "Hebrew for beginners" top tips to get started on your Hebrew learning journey.