Génesis A. Villar

New Year's Eve is a celebration that brings us together, regardless of where we are in the world. However, the way we say phrases like "Happy New Year" and the traditions surrounding the holiday differ significantly between cultures. If you're planning to ring in the new year with Portuguese-speaking friends

There’s something magical about the holiday season in the Netherlands. Four years ago, I moved to Germany, and one of my favorite things about living here is how close I am to the Netherlands. In just an hour and a half by car, I can be soaking up the

New Year is a time for fresh starts, but did you know that the way to celebrate can vary a lot depending on where you are? As a native Spanish speaker living abroad, I've had the chance to experience how Spanish-speaking countries celebrate the new year, and let me tell

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to scream, “That’s disgusting!” but didn’t know how to say it in Spanish? Whether you’re declining questionable food, reacting to a nasty smell, or calling out bad manners, expressing disgust is a skill that’s both practical

As a native Spanish speaker, I've learned that the word "cool" can be translated in so many different ways depending on where you are. In fact, each Spanish-speaking country has its own set of expressions to show excitement or approval—and trust me, knowing these can make your conversations way

In the last decade, technology has changed the way we do almost everything – from how we work to how we shop and, yes, even how we learn. I remember when I was a kid if you wanted to learn a foreign language, you had to sign up for a formal

Tongue twisters are tricky in any language, but German ones? They take the challenge to a whole new level. I've always loved learning new languages, but German pronunciation has been a serious test of my linguistic limits. If I'm being honest, the pronunciation has tripped me up more times than

I’ll never forget my first Christmas in Germany. It was cold, darker than I was used to, and I missed home. But then I walked into my first German Christmas market, and everything changed. The smell of roasted nuts and mulled wine filled the air, twinkling lights were everywhere,

Growing up in the Dominican Republic, I was always tuned into the infectious rhythms of Puerto Rican music. Along with those catchy beats came some seriously creative expressions that I couldn’t help but take in. It’s amazing how a few words can pack so much personality and humor.