Jonathan Del Prado

Thinking about learning Japanese? When I got the news that I'd been chosen as a company ambassador for a three-month tour in Japan, excitement quickly gave way to panic. While my colleagues buried their noses in Japanese language books, I found myself drawn to a different teacher: Studio Ghibli. These

Ever been to a new country and didn't know what to say? That's what happened to me in Germany. I went there for a work trip and was scared about talking to new people in the German language. Then I had an idea – why not chat about zodiac signs? The

Have you ever watched a foreign film and marveled at how the subtitles capture not just the words, but the essence of what's being said? Or perhaps you've listened to a podcast and wondered how the transcript manages to convey every 'um' and 'ah' so precisely? As we celebrate International

Ever found yourself in a foreign country, staring at a sign, and realizing you have absolutely zero idea what it says? Or tried ordering food in a local diner, only to be met with a "huh?" plus raised eyebrows? If yes, then you can consider yourself an actual jet-setter. As

Astrology has fascinated people for centuries, with zodiac signs, or signe du zodiaque in French, at the heart of this cosmic intrigue. Whether you’re a firm believer or a curious skeptic, knowing your signs can be a fun way to explore your personality traits. But how about taking it

Tired of drowning in a sea of kanji and keigo? You're not alone. When I first dipped my toes into the Japanese language, I quickly realized that clinging to textbooks was a one-way ticket to Boredom City. But then, one crazy idea crossed my mind – why not explore topics that

Ever felt like your Spanish textbook was putting you to sleep? When I first started learning Spanish, I quickly realized that strictly sticking to textbook material was a surefire way to lose interest fast. That's when I decided to spice things up by exploring topics that actually got me excited

So, you wanna know how to say beautiful in Italian? I know exactly what you're going through! My partner's this amazing polyglot, and I thought, "Why not surprise her with some Italian compliments?" Spoiler alert: it worked like a charm and made her feel good about herself! Even science says

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