Jonathan Del Prado

Want to learn German while having fun? Netflix’s German reality shows let you hear how people really talk. You’ll pick up everyday expressions that you won’t find in language courses. To help you find the next reality show to watch, I rounded up 5 German shows for

Ever noticed how almost every romantic Chinese drama has a character with the last name Wang, Liu, or Zhang? Well, these Chinese surnames are incredibly common, each shared by tens of millions of people. In fact, just the top five Chinese last names alone account for over 30% of China’

You're here because you want to learn how to say hello in Brazilian Portuguese, right? Maybe you're planning a trip to Rio, making Brazilian friends, or just love collecting phrases in different languages. Whatever your reason, mastering Brazilian greetings will instantly make you sound more natural

When learning a new language, the first step is almost always understanding the alphabet. This is especially true when learning Russian, which uses the Cyrillic script instead of the Latin alphabet that English speakers are familiar with. While some Cyrillic letters may look intimidating at first glance, the Russian alphabet

You've finally decided to learn Spanish—¡felicidades! (Congratulations!)—but then you notice those little lines above some letters and wonder, "What's that all about?" Don't worry, those accent marks aren't there to confuse you! In fact, they actually make learning

Every language has its quirks, but French really takes the cake when it comes to colorful expressions. If you've ever tried learning French, you've probably stumbled upon phrases that made you pause and think, "Wait, did I hear that right?" I'm not

So, Chinese Language Day is coming up on April 20th, and it got me thinking. What’s the first thing most of us want to learn in Chinese? How to say hello, of course! The good news is that you can take advantage of this celebration to learn some of

What’s the best way to learn Dutch on your own? Well, that depends on how you learn best—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re prepping for a move to the Netherlands, want to connect more deeply with Dutch friends, or just love a

When you're learning Italian, there’s a 99.9% chance you’ll realize that communication goes far beyond just words. Italian hand gestures are as important to learning the language as vocabulary and grammar. In fact, these expressive movements are deeply embedded in Italian culture, with studies suggesting