Genine Torres

Think you can't pull off pirate speak for a day?

You know that cozy feeling when you're curled up on the couch, watching a great Christmas flick? Now imagine that, but you're also leveling up your Spanish skills at the same time. Pretty sweet deal, right? That's exactly what we have for you in this post: Spanish Christmas Movies! We've

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 beautiful arrangement from my

Asian languages are gaining popularity worldwide, and for good reason. With about 1.5 billion people learning foreign languages globally, Mandarin Chinese has become a top choice, boasting over 100 million learners. This surge is largely due to China's growing economic influence. But here's the thing: while Mandarin is popular,

One of the best parts about being bilingual? You get to laugh in more than one language! As someone who genuinely loves learning foreign languages, I know for one that knowing jokes in different languages lets you enjoy humor that might not make sense in translation. Take this one for

Ever dreamed of strolling through the charming streets of Berlin or sipping beer at a traditional Bavarian Biergarten? I know I have! While my dream trip to Germany is still in the planning stages, I've been prepping for that future trip in the most practical way I know how: Learn

Ever seen those German movies and German documentaries with scenes from Oktoberfest? You know, the ones with folks rocking leather shorts and fancy dresses? That's traditional German clothing, or "Tracht" as they say in German. And let me tell you, it's way cooler than just festival wear! It was in

So, you want to learn how to say good morning in Russian? Cool, let me tell you about my journey with that. I've been trying to get my head around Russian for a few months now. Got myself some language tutors, learning apps, and everything. And you know what? I

Here's the deal: I'm Filipino, I've got a shot at Spanish residency, and my Spanish is... well, let's just say it needs work. Big time. Sure, I've got a smattering of Spanish words in my native tongue (thanks, colonial history), but that's not gonna cut it if I want to