Genine Torres

I'll admit...when I first clicked play on "Emily in Paris," I was just looking for a fun escape into the City of Lights. Little did I know, I'd end up with some valuable insights into learning French and a newfound appreciation for using TV as a language learning tool.

Ever thought about improving your French language skills without leaving your couch? Well, 2024's lineup of French series on Netflix is here to make that dream a reality. As a language learner and French culture aficionado, I can't stress enough how crucial it is to immerse yourself in the real-life

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

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