Category: Culture

You’re Welcome in Japanese: Casual and Formal Phrases

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn how to say “you’re welcome” in Japanese, from casual ううん and 気にしないで to polite どういたしまして and こちらこそ.

“Nani?!” Japanese Anime Phrases You’ll Hear In Every Show

written by Caitlin Sacasas

“Nani?!” Japanese anime can actually help you learn Japanese?!

How to Order Food in Thai: Useful Phrases and Dishes

written by Jarek Lewis

Learn how to order food in Thai, choose a protein, adjust the chilli, request vegetarian food and ask for the bill with polite phrases.

15 Popular French Songs for Learning French

written by Benny Lewis

Learn French with 15 popular songs, accurate artist notes and a five-step routine for listening, vocabulary and pronunciation practice.

“Food” in Japanese: Vocabulary, Dishes and Dining Etiquette

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn how to say “food” in Japanese, build practical menu vocabulary, recognise popular dishes and use current dining-etiquette and dietary phrases.

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)?

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

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Want to say “hello” in Korean? Korean has a hierarchy of formality based on who you’re talking to. But no worries, because I’ll fill you in so you can start using your Korean greetings with ease!