Ever been watching The Crown or Bridgerton and heard someone call another a "muppet" or a "pillock"? If you're scratching your head wondering what these British slang words mean, you're not alone. While Americans and Brits might speak the same language, British

The festive season is right around the corner, and while you're decking the halls and planning your holiday feast, why not add a dash of Italian charm to your Christmas celebrations? There's something magical about cozying up with family and watching Christmas movies together – and if

As a Latina, I assumed I would understand any Spanish expression from Spanish-speaking countries. Oh, how wrong I was! More than once, I found myself somewhat lost in conversations with my Venezuelan friends. Their words sometimes left me wondering, "Did I just hear that right?" The truth is

Japanese romance movies do something that Hollywood just can't match. Those slow-burning feelings, the sideways glances that say everything without a word, and those gorgeously awkward moments that feel so real you can't help but smile – they've got magic all their own. And if

As someone who spent years teaching at a high school in Sumida, I can't tell you how many times I heard (and said) good luck in Japanese every day. My first week? Total chaos. Kids were tossing "ganbatte" around before math tests, teachers were sliding "

Everyone loves feeling special on their birthday, and what better way to surprise your Portuguese-speaking friends than by wishing them happy birthday in their native language? In this guide, we'll walk you through the most common (and some fun) ways to say Happy Birthday in Portuguese. Plus, we&

Have you ever been in a new country and felt completely confused by the way people talk? In Honduras, knowing regular Spanish isn’t always enough—you have to learn the fun and interesting Honduran slang, too! In this guide, we'll share some of the most common and

If you're learning Spanish in Guatemala, you might find yourself scratching your head when locals throw around phrases like "¡Qué chilero!" or "Estar pura vida." That's because textbook Spanish only gets you so far – the real learning happens when you start picking

Ever wonder why grown adults get genuinely excited about cartoon characters on their coffee mugs? Japan's kawaii culture is the answer, and you don't need to master basic Japanese words to understand its global appeal. Only in Japan could a perpetually tired egg yolk (yes, Gudetama)