Genine Torres

Ever found yourself binge-watching a foreign language documentary and suddenly feeling inspired to learn the language? That's exactly what happened to me this week with "Uno: la historia de un gol". As a total Spanish newbie, I realized that leaning into Salvadoran slang could be my ticket to language-learning success.

If you're just starting your Spanish journey, you've probably already stumbled upon the infamous duo: Por Vs Para. These two little words might seem innocent enough, but trust me, they've caused more headaches for Spanish learners than a night of too many cervezas. Even as someone who eventually became comfortable

Labor Day's just around the corner, folks! Time to fire up the grill, dust off those lawn chairs, and... wait, what's that? You're telling me you don't have a killer Labor Day movie lineup ready? Well, hold onto your hard hats, because I've got you covered! In this post, I'm

I've been binge-watching "Emily in Paris" like it's my job (don't judge), and somewhere between Emily's cringeworthy French faux pas and her inexplicable fashion choices, I had this wild idea: why not dust off my own French skills? Full disclosure: I'm not starting from scratch here. I did a semester

Tired of the "brat summer" trend? Here's a new TikTok buzzword to use!

So there I was, staring at my computer screen in disbelief. I'd just gotten the email confirming my acceptance to teach in Japan, and suddenly it hit me – I barely knew any Japanese. Sure, I could belt out a few phrases I'd picked up from years of binge-watching Japanese shows

Ever wondered how to make your English really pop? I've spent over a decade as an EFL teacher and copywriter, and I can tell you firsthand: Using English power words can make a difference! I mean I've literally seen these words work magic, grabbing attention and stirring emotions like nothing

Want to say Happy Birthday in Korean like a native? As an English teacher for Korean students in the Philippines, I've celebrated countless birthdays and learned that these greetings are key to understanding Korean culture. In this guide, I'll share six Korean birthday wishes I've learned through daily interactions with

Ever wanted to surprise your Arabic-speaking friends with a birthday wish that'll make their day? You're in for a treat! Birthdays are a big deal no matter where you're from, and there's something special about celebrating in someone's native language. Whether you're sending a text to your buddy in Cairo