In this post we’re going to go over some of the key phrases for having a conversation in Dutch. We’ll cover basic introductions, how to say thank you and how …
Many people are familiar with the important symbolism of the color red in Chinese culture, but are you familiar with the symbolism of other colors? Traditionally, red, black, qing (blue/green), …
Growing up in Poland, books were always a large and significant part of my childhood. There are not many memories I cherish more fondly than being tucked in by my …
If you are learning Italian, without a doubt you know that Italians have a famous reputation around the world for being over the top with their hand gestures whenever they …
A proverb is a brief phrase used to express some wisdom or advice, often through poésie – poetic flair, imagerie – imagery or rime – rhyme. First up, “c’est la …
Although other Romance languages, such as Spanish and French, are more popular among language students around the world, there’s no denying that Portuguese has its own special charm. Some of …
Although I write about how to learn Japanese today, I was never actually interested in languages growing up. I loved music and, entering college, joined a performance-oriented dancing club that …
If you want to get anywhere with a language, you have to start by greeting the person you’re speaking with. So today we’re going to explain the best ways to …
