There are two main words for sleep in Spanish: Sueño is the noun for “sleep” in Spanish. Dormir is the verb “to sleep” in Spanish. So: “I like sleep” in Spanish is me gusta sueño. “I like to sleep” in Spanish is me gusta dormir. It’s also worth knowing that the word for “nap” in […]
MOREEasy Korean Numbers: Counting in Korean from 1 – 100+
Learning how to count in Korean is easy. And after this lesson, you’ll be a master with Korean numbers! But I see you’re itching to get started, so let’s dive right in with Korean numbers 1 – 10: 1: 일 (il) 2: 이 (i) 3: 삼 (sam) 4: 사 (sa) 5: 오 (o) 6: 육 […]
MORE47 Japanese Proverbs about Life, Love, and Wisdom to Inspire You (with English translations)
Japanese proverbs and idioms are filled with ancient wisdom. And some of them you may have already heard and didn’t know they originated from Japan! These Japanese proverbs are called ことわざ (kotowaza). They can come in straight-forward sayings or be as philosophical as one of Uncle Iroh’s from Avatar: The Last Airbender. It makes sense […]
MORE108 Basic Chinese Words: Essential Chinese Vocab for Beginners
Learning some basic Chinese words is a great way to get started with the language. After all, you can’t have much of a conversation in Chinese unless you can say beginner Chinese words like these: 你好 (nǐ hǎo) – “hello” 你好吗? (nǐ hǎo ma?) – “How are you?” 是 (shì) – “yes” 没有 (méiyǒu) or […]
MOREWhy I Spend Money on Language Tutors (and Why You Should, Too)
I like to think of my language-learning journey in two parts: Before I ever hired a tutor. After I started working with tutors. The transformation between part one and part two was huge. I’d like to tell you exactly what happened. In college, I decided to study Russian. I was a pretty average language student: […]
MOREHow Do You Say “Happy Birthday” In Italian?
Would you like to learn how to say “happy birthday” in Italian? Maybe you want to say “Happy Birthday” in Italian to give a smile to your Italian partner or friends on their special day. Or it might be because you’re planning a trip to Italy, and who knows if you’ll be invited to some […]
MOREThe Ultimate Guide to Japanese Particles (with Examples)
Japanese particles are teeny tiny bits of grammar, but they made a big impact on the clarity of your sentences. Learn Japanese particles, and you’ll have a solid foundation for Japanese grammar. But particles can seem so confusing to Japanese language learners. Why do we need them? What is their purpose? How do you know […]
MORE30 Korean Phrases for Beginners and Travelers
Preparing for a trip to South Korea? The best way to get ready is to learn a few common Korean phrases before you go! Why should you learn some basic Korean greetings and words? Because it will help you get the most from your travels! It’s amazing what doors open when you learn a few […]
MOREThe Four Seasons in Spanish (Everything You Need to Know)
If you’re looking for a quick answer, the four seasons in Spanish are: la primavera – “spring” el verano – “summer” el otoño – “autumn/fall” el invierno – “winter” There are two other seasons in Spanish that you should also know, especially if you plan to visit a Spanish-speaking country in the tropics: la estación […]
MORE101 Core Korean Words — Basic Korean Words You Need to Learn First
Did you know you can understand about 50% of all Korean by learning the 100 most common Korean words? That’s right! The 100 basic Korean words are so common, they make up around half of spoken and written Korean. It’s just a matter of learning the right words first! And that’s why you need this […]
MOREHow to Use the Japanese Te-Form: Simple Guide with Japanese Te-Form Chart
Japanese te-form is one of the most common Japanese verb conjugations because it turns a normal verb into an “-ing” form verb. In English, te-form Japanese would be called the “present progressive.” Think about how often we talk about “doing” something in English. It’s a lot! The same is true for Japanese. This verb conjugation […]
MOREHow to Learn a Rainbow of Colors in Korean
So you want to learn the colors in Korean? Good call! Colors are one of the first things we teach children when learning a language. And it should be one of the first things you learn in Korean, too. Colors can be so helpful in the beginning stages of language learning. If you don’t know […]
MORE37 Italian Sayings that Italians Really Use
Every language has its own turns of phrase and quirky sayings, and we Italians are fond of our many aforismi e proverbi (“aphorisms and proverbs”). Italian sayings communicate a message with wisdom and humor, two appreciated traits in the Italian culture. That’s why one thing you should focus on when learning Italian is Italian sayings. […]
MOREGomen Nasai! How to Say “I’m Sorry” in Japanese
Did you know there are over a dozen different ways to say “sorry” in Japanese? Like in English, there’s “I’m sorry” or “my apologies” in Japanese, too. But there are also different levels of formality and intensity of the apology, depending on the situation. So how do you apologize in Japanese? How will you know […]
MOREFrench Numbers: Counting in French from 1-100+
Do you want to learn how to count in French? If you’re looking to get a handle on French numbers, I’ve got you and your Eiffel Tower keychain covered. In this article, I explain everything you need to master counting in French. I’ll walk you through both cardinal numbers (“one, two, three..) and ordinal numbers […]
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