Jonathan Del Prado

When I first moved to Seoul, mixing up 1월 (January) and 2월 (February) meant showing up for a coffee date a month late! I mean, the pronunciation can sound pretty similar to newcomers, but knowing Korean months saves you from these awkward situations. In this post, I'll break down all

Not to state the obvious, but there's something wildly satisfying about finally getting what Colin Farrell means when he calls something "deadly" in an interview. Thanks to shows like "The Outlander" and movies like "The Banshees of Inisherin," Irish slang has sneaked its way into our watch parties – and honestly,

Stranger Things Season 5 is finally coming this 2025, and the wait feels like forever! While you're counting down the days until you reunite with Eleven, Dustin, and the gang in Hawkins, why not check out some equally awesome series like Stranger Things to fill that supernatural-mystery-shaped hole in your

Ever walked down a street in Stockholm and heard some angry Swedish words being thrown around? Despite their reputation for politeness and being among the happiest people in the world, Swedes have a wide range of  Swedish curse words and Swedish insults, just like everyone else. In this post, I'll

That taxi driver just screamed something at another car, and now everyone's laughing except you. Awkward, right? Vietnamese curse words aren't taught in language apps, but you can literally hear them everywhere. I had no clue what they were laughing about until my language partner explained later what "đụ má"

I dare you to ditch your German textbook for a day. Turn on a German cooking show instead, and watch how quickly you pick up essential vocabulary while drooling over Schnitzel techniques. That's what I call learning German the delicious way! In this post, we'll explore five engaging German cooking

Ever wondered why nearly every K-drama character seems to be a Kim, Lee, or Park? Unlike Western countries with thousands of surnames, Korean last names are incredibly concentrated—just these three represent nearly half of South Korea's population! This surprising fact reflects the unique historical development of Korean surnames, where

Want a fun way to pick up Turkish? Turkish cartoons beat textbooks any day! After months of struggling with grammar books, I switched to watching animated shows, and they honestly helped move the needle. The thing is that cartoons are great because they usually pack real-world phrases, common words, and

"Mamma mia! You call that Italian?" Your language teacher might wince when you mix up "penne" and "pene" (one's pasta, the other's... let's just say anatomical). But what if learning Italian could be as funny as mistakes like this? Well, you’re in for a treat since Netflix is hiding