Génesis A. Villar

You probably know that tomatoes are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making them great for your health. But did you know they're also perfect for learning about Spanish culture? This August 27th, the small town of Buñol in Spain will once again transform into a red, pulpy battleground

If you’ve ever wondered how people express love in Chinese, the Qixi Festival is the perfect place to start. Often called Chinese Valentine’s Day, this romantic holiday, which falls on August 29th, 2025, is based on the legendary love story of Niulang (牛郎) and Zhinü (织女). In this

The New Year is celebrated around the world with fireworks, countdowns, and well wishes, but each country adds its own flavor to the festivities. In Spanish-speaking cultures, welcoming the New Year comes with unique customs, festive foods, and meaningful phrases you’ll hear again and again. If you’re learning

Are you counting down the days of your summer vacation in France? Well, if you’re lucky enough to be there on July 14th, get ready for something special! It’s Bastille Day—France’s biggest party of the year. Known as "La Fête Nationale" or simply "

If you’ve spent time around Dominicans online, at a party, or on the streets of Santo Domingo, you’ve probably heard slang words fly by that didn’t sound like the Spanish you learned in class. That’s because Dominican Spanish has a rhythm and style all its own,

If you’ve watched a British series or scrolled UK TikTok lately, you’ve probably heard words (like gobsmacked) that made you pause and think, “Wait, what does that mean?” British slang constantly evolves, and slang words reflect just how fast new terms catch on. Whether it’s a clever

Language moves fast, but slang? It sprints. The slang words of 2024 have evolved at breakneck speed, shaped by TikTok trends, gaming culture, and a generation that creates and abandons phrases faster than you can say "that's so last week." So if you're trying

Flirting is like dancing—it’s fun, exciting, and can be a little awkward if you don’t know the steps. But what happens when those steps are in another language? Learning to flirt in Spanish opens up a whole new world of charm and connection, but it also comes

Have you ever wondered how to ask questions in Spanish and get the answers you're looking for? As a native Spanish speaker who’s passionate about learning languages, I can tell you that mastering spanish question words makes all the difference. They’re the building blocks of conversation,