Want to jumpstart your French by learning the core words you need to understand the language? With about 100 French words, you can understand the majority of what you hear. It’s important to learn the right words, though! These words are those that appear most in newspapers, novels, and even conversations. Why? Many words like […]MORE
How exactly do you say “goodbye” in Spanish? Is it okay to say adiós? Does hasta la vista, baby work? Answers to all those questions coming up… If you’re planning on travelling to a Spanish-speaking region or having interactions in Spanish, one of the first things you need to learn is how to say “goodbye” […]MORE
So, I did a thing last year. Maybe you read about it? I completed a three-month Spanish mission. I went from zero Spanish to a 15-minute conversation after just 90 days. It was a blast! Since then, lots of people have asked me what resources I used. I’ve found when language learning, it’s a good […]MORE
You know what they say… When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And if you’re going to Italy, you should learn some basic Italian phrases so you can speak like an Italian! It isn’t too hard to quickly learn basic Italian. In fact, you could learn Italian phrases for your trip with just a […]MORE
When it comes to learning Japanese, every little bit counts. You need to make the most of your time and focus on immersing yourself in the language as often as possible. One way to do that is to use the power of apps on your smartphone! And there are many amazing Japanese learning apps out […]MORE
- What are the most spoken languages in the world? This question isn't as simple as it may seem. There are a few complications that make it hard to give a precise answer: First of all, what do you mean by spoken? Do you want to rank languages by their number of native speakers, or by how many people speak them_ at all_, natively or non-natively? These t...MORE
- Would you like to know about Spanish numbers, and how to count from 1-100 in Spanish? In this article I share everything you need to know about numbers in Spanish. I cover what the Spanish numbers are, shortcuts for how to learn them, and some bonus stuff. In case you were wondering, "numbers" in Spanish is números. The word for "number" in S...MORE
- I don’t usually start off my blog posts with a warning, but this one needs it: This blog post is NSFW and definitely not family-friendly. You won’t learn these dirty words in textbooks! Let’s be honest. Whenever we learn a new language, we all get curious about how to swear. We all want to know those dirty words, the banned words, the bad words your...MORE
- Learning how to speak Spanish? It can be tricky to find high quality online Spanish lessons that don’t cost a fortune. You want to learn Spanish, and you’re willing to put in the time, but where can you go to learn? With this question in mind, I’ve put together a list of online Spanish classes and lessons that won’t cost you a single cent. While s...MORE
- Want to learn Korean? Good call! Korean is hot property. Interest from people who want to speak the Korean language has soared over the past few years: “Gangnam Style” by Korean pop icon Psy was the first YouTube video to reach one billion views (and the first to hit two billion views): K-Dramas - Korean television dramas - are a rising...MORE
- Ichi, ni, san... Ready to learn how to count from 1-100+ with Japanese numbers? The Japanese number system can be quite complex, especially when you first start learning. While basic counting in Japanese is easy, there are several ways to count… even just to 10. And counting objects can become confusing because of a dreaded thing called “counters”...MORE
- Let’s talk about terms of endearment. No, not the 1983 movie starring Jack Nicholson that you probably haven't seen (me neither). I'm referring to the affectionate words that people use to address their friends and loved ones, like "sweetheart", "baby", or "honey", "mate", "dude", or "buddy". English has many terms of endearment. Other languages a...MORE
