Genine Torres

Ever notice Japanese words in anime that sound oddly like English? That’s no coincidence. When characters say things like "スマホ" (sumaho) for smartphone or "コンビニ" (konbini) for convenience store, they’re using Japanese English words—loanwords adapted from English into Japanese. These moments are fun

You're melting in 42-degree heat in Seville when a local walks by and mutters "¡Qué bochorno!" You know calor means heat, but what’s bochorno? Why does everyone disappear between 2 and 5 pm? And how do you ask for directions to the nearest helado shop

Ever tried to complain about the weather in Spanish and ended up pointing at the sky? Seasons are everywhere in conversation, yet most Spanish courses treat them like an afterthought. You get a few English to Spanish word lists, but no clue how people actually "talk" about the

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Your German textbook taught you to say "Guten Tag," but it didn’t warn you about the bakery that won’t take your credit card, the neighbor who’ll call the police if you vacuum on Sunday, or why people are buying Schultüte. If you want to avoid

When you start learning Polish, it is easy to focus only on words and grammar. But once you visit Poland or meet native speakers, you will quickly notice that there is another layer you were never taught: culture. For instance, certain Polish phrases sound different when used during a family

You've memorized your verb conjugations and can order a café au lait without hesitation, but are you truly ready for France? The truth is, textbooks and language apps only scratch the surface of French culture. If you genuinely want to learn and appreciate the language better, then a

Whether you're traveling through Latin America, studying abroad in Spain, or just watching Spanish telenovelas, you're bound to hear locals referring to foreigners in ways that go beyond the standard "extranjero." This guide will answer the most common reddit questions related to Spanish slang

So you want to know about the longest words in the world? Fair warning: some of these are going to make you question whether they're actually words or just someone having way too much fun with a dictionary. In this post, we'll introduce you to the