Category: Culture

How to Speak Korean: A Practical Beginner’s Guide

written by Joseph Gerocs

Learn how Korean works, from Hangul and pronunciation to word families, loanwords, grammar and speech levels, with a practical beginner plan.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Learn 사랑해, 사랑해요 and 사랑합니다, when each Korean speech style fits, and how to use romantic phrases and terms of address accurately.

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 Alice Cimino

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

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Japanese culture values peace and harmony. So, saying “sorry” is a big deal. Here are 10 ways to say “sorry” in Japanese.

written by Benny Lewis

Do you want to know how to say “Happy New Year” in Chinese? With these 15 Chinese New Year greetings you’ll know exactly how to do just that!

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Explore 33 aspects of Japanese culture, from home and train etiquette to food, clothing, onsen, religion and pop culture, without stereotypes.

written by Elizabeth Bruckner

Here’s how Luke Korns learns new languages while he travels the world.

written by Caitlin Sacasas

Going to Japan? Learn these 25 basic Japanese phrases before you travel, and you’ll be all set.