Category: Language Hacks

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 Shannon Kennedy

These 121 core Chinese words will take you around 50% of the way to fluency.

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 Veronika Gomez Skopalova

Learn 15 ways to say goodbye in Chinese, from 再见 and 拜拜 to 保重 and 一路平安, with pinyin, register notes and short example sentences.

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 Veronika Gomez Skopalova

Explore 55 Chinese proverbs, sayings and quotations about love, family, learning and daily life, with characters, pinyin and English explanations.

written by Alice Cimino

Learn how to say goodbye in French with au revoir, salut, à bientôt and 20+ useful phrases, including timing, formality and natural examples.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how to say “I love you” in Chinese, with pinyin, natural replies, pet names, compliments and clear guidance on when each phrase fits.