Genine Torres

You might already know how to say I love you in Chinese. But have you ever wondered how people express love in German, Swahili, or Korean? Across the globe, those three little words take many different forms, and each version carries its own rhythm, culture, and emotion. In this guide,

As a Filipina raised on a steady diet of teleseryes and romantic ballads, I thought I knew everything about being in love and feeling that kilig. But let me tell you, there's nothing quite like hearing "I love you" in Tagalog to make my heart do

Raise your hand if you've ever found yourself swooning over a romantic scene in a K-drama, where the dashing lead surprises the heroine with a stunning bouquet of flowers or 꽃 (Kkot). As a fellow K-drama enthusiast and K-pop fan, I've often daydreamed about receiving a

Ever wonder why grown adults get genuinely excited about cartoon characters on their coffee mugs? Japan's kawaii culture is the answer, and you don't need to master basic Japanese words to understand its global appeal. Only in Japan could a perpetually tired egg yolk (yes, Gudetama)

Chibi characters are cute, but if your vibe leans more macabre than kawaii, horror anime is where it’s at. These shows can teach you Japanese faster than cheerful slice-of-life series because fear makes things stick. When a character screams “逃げろ!” (nigero — run!) while something grotesque charges toward them, that

If there's one Japanese food that even non-foodies want to try, it's sushi. The concept sounds simple enough. Fresh fish on perfectly seasoned rice. But walk into a sushi restaurant, and you're suddenly staring at a menu full of Japanese terms you can'

Whether you're booking a flight, scheduling a meeting, or filling out paperwork, months come up all the time. English is still the world's go-to language for business, travel, and international communication, so getting them right matters more than you'd think. One wrong spelling on

Remember when Hollywood seemed to speak just one language? Those days are long gone – and thank goodness for that! As this year's Academy Awards approach, it's refreshing to see more and more Spanish surnames lighting up marquees and grabbing headlines in Tinseltown. In this post, we&

Everyone loves feeling special on their birthday, and what better way to surprise your Portuguese-speaking friends than by wishing them happy birthday in their native language? In this guide, we'll walk you through the most common (and some fun) ways to say Happy Birthday in Portuguese. Plus, we&