Category: Language Hacks

How to Order Food in Mandarin: 40+ Chinese Restaurant Phrases

written by Veronika Gomez Skopalova

Use 40+ Mandarin restaurant words and phrases to book a table, read common dishes, explain allergies, order food and pay politely.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how to say “thank you” in German with danke, vielen Dank and regional phrases, plus how bitte means “please” and “you’re welcome”.

written by Elina Varzi

Learning colors in Spanish can be easier than you think. Here’s our guide to Spanish colors.

written by Gareth Seagull

Explore 11 obscure languages, from Maltese and Breton to Hawaiian and Tibetan, with accurate reasons to learn each one and current places to start.

written by Eric Stimpson

Learning a second language is good for your bank balance and your job prospects. Here’s why.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how to say “cool” in Spanish with 40+ regional slang words from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Colombia and beyond.

written by John Fotheringham

Learn Japanese anywhere with five practical immersion steps for listening, reading, speaking and writing, plus safer device and commuting advice.

written by Benny Lewis

Compare 80+ Spanish synonyms, near-synonyms and related words by meaning, region, register and grammar so you can choose the expression that fits.

written by Benny Lewis

What's the best online dictionary for language learners? Google image search! Here's how to use it so words stick in your mind like a native speaker.