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

When learning a new language, this connection becomes even more apparent, as our emotions can significantly impact our ability to acquire and retain new linguistic skills. Emotions are not just by-products of the learning process; they are a part of it. They can either propel us forward with enthusiasm or

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

Have you ever wondered if you could learn Italian by reading,  watching, or listening to the news? Well, let me tell you, it can be very helpful! Consuming the news is one of the most effective methods to fully involve yourself in the Italian language. Following the news allows you

Listening to a language is one of the most effective language learning methods. It's a way to train the brain to become accustomed to the phonetics of a foreign language, and its musicality. Related: The Ultimate Guide to Learning French Fast In this post, we'll take you through the best

When I first landed in Japan as an exchange language teacher, I had grand visions of mastering keigo and communicating with the locals. Little did I know that my real education would come from the mischievous glints in my student's eyes as they whispered words I'd never find in a

Every year, filmmakers and movie enthusiasts flock to the most prestigious film festivals across the globe, where careers are launched and cinematic history is made. These festivals provide a vital platform for showcasing new works to critics, distributors, and fellow filmmakers, often serving as the launchpad for films that achieve

With the surge in popularity of Korean culture in the world today, many people want to learn Korean. Some choose to do so for business reasons, but a lot of people just want to learn so that they can absorb Korean media more easily. An easy way to start learning