Category: Culture

60+ Essential French Phrases for Beginners to Start Speaking Now

written by Benny Lewis

Going to France, or another French speaking country? Learn these basic French phrases before you travel, and you’ll be all set.

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

Learn 10 ways to say sorry in Japanese, from sumimasen and gomen nasai to formal apologies, with script, romanisation and when to use each.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn 15 Mandarin Chinese New Year greetings with characters, pinyin, meanings and notes on when to use general, formal and playful phrases.

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.