How do you say “hello” in Arabic? Are you planning to go to the Middle East or North Africa and would like to know the different variations of “hello” in Arabic? Or would you just like to show off in front of your friends that you know how to speak Arabic? Either way, you have […]MORE
If you’re learning Korean, you may have wondered how to say “cute” in Korean or asked what does aegyo mean. Because “cute” culture is a big part of learning Korean, and you’ll run into it everywhere! In fact, if you’ve watched Korean dramas at all, you’ve most definitely heard and witnessed aegyo and Korean emphasis […]MORE
Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Google Podcasts · YouTube · Stitcher Download the Episode here Benny and Shannon talk to Damon Dominique, a French educator who got his start online as part of Damon and Jo, about learning languages to build connection, teaching without lecturing, and how to find confidence teaching online. Featured Resources Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Mentioned in […]MORE
Do you read in French? If you’re learning French, I hope you do! And I’m here to help you find more French reading material. I’ve searched the web for a variety of reading resources that will help you learn French more quickly. The best part is: they won’t cost you a penny! And in case […]MORE
Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Google Podcasts · YouTube · Stitcher Download the Episode here In this episode, Benny and Elizabeth get the inside scoop on how to become a French cultural insider with Lizzy Rimington who has lived in France for the past 30 years. Mentioned in this Episode Benny’s Spanish Challenge Episode Overview Some of the topics brought up […]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? Thes...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, examples of how to use them, and so much more. Spanish for Numbers 1-101 - 100 Spanish NumbersCounting Spanish Numbers 1 - 1000+Billions and Tril...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
Ready to learn how to count from 1-100+ with Japanese numbers? Let’s take a look at the Japanese numbers 1 - 10 in the Sino-Japanese Number system, which is most common: 1: 一 (いち , ichi) 2: 二 (に , ni) 3: 三 (さん , san)4: 四 (よん / し , yon or shi)5: 五 (ご , go)6: 六 (ろく , roku)7: 七 (なな / しち , nana or shichi)8: 八 (はち , hachi)9: 九 (く / きゅう , ku or kyuu)10...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...MORE
Want to learn Korean? Good call! Learning how to speak Korean is a great choice, because Korean is hot property right now. Although Korean might be ranked as one of the more difficult languages to learn by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), it is by no means impossible. So don’t worry about the “hours” it takes to learn Korean. You can learn Ko...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...MORE
