Genine Torres

Ever wondered if that Thai person is actually complimenting you or secretly saying Thai swear words or Thai insults? Look, we're all about good vibes and respect, but let's face it – sometimes you need to know when someone's throwing shade your way in Thai. Why bother learning about swear words,

You know that feeling when you're in a foreign country, and someone helps you out, but all you can do is smile and nod like a broken toy? Yep, been there, done that. But let me tell you, after hanging out with a bunch of Turkish friends and exploring Turkey

Think you know Tagalog? Think again! We're not just talking about your every day "salamat" or "kamusta ka." Nope, we're digging into the words that'll make you go "Wait, there's a word for that?" In this post, I'll share with you the best deep Tagalog words or poetic Filipino words

As a lifelong Filipino and native Tagalog speaker, I've seen countless tourists light up with delight when greeted in our language. It's true – we Filipinos are known for our warmth and friendliness. But behind all that, I know that we can also be surprisingly shy around visitors. Want to instantly

Back in 2017, I remember standing outside my friend's house in Punjab, my heart racing with excitement like a dhol drum at a wedding. Why? I'd just flown halfway across the world to surprise her on her birthday! But I had another ace up my sleeve - I'd learned to

Ever found yourself bopping to a catchy tune, only to realize you've accidentally memorized a bunch of English phrases without even trying? Yeah, welcome to the club! As someone who has been a loyal fan and following Taylor Swift's tour for quite some time, I thought I had my pop

Wanna hear something wild? It usually takes about 36 weeks or 900 hours to get really good at Tagalog. I know, right? That's like binge-watching your favorite show 45 times! But here's the thing...you can actually speed up your learning with a fun trick - Tagalog tongue twisters! I'm

Ever wondered about those words your language tutor never taught you? You know the ones I’m talking about - the spicy vocabulary that might make your Filipino friends gasp: the Tagalog curse words or “mga mura!” Come on, admit it. We’ve all googled ‘naughty words’ in a new

Did you know Filipinos are total softies when it comes to romance? No joke – a study showed Pinoys are more likely to express love to their partners than other Asians. Talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve! But here's the thing: if you really want to melt a Filipino