Ever heard someone ask "Di che segno sei?" and instantly scratched your head because you have absolutely zero idea what they are talking about? Relax. They're just curious about your zodiac sign! Now, you could stumble through an English reply, but why not impress them with an Italian answer? In

When summer first starts, we all love to make ambitious claims about our goals for all the time off we will enjoy. Yet, just this month, some of us scheduled a solo study session three times – only to fall through a Wikipedia rabbit hole about something completely unrelated. Some of

Ever heard someone ask "Qual é o seu signo?" and found yourself completely lost, wondering what on earth they're talking about? Don't worry! They're simply asking about your signo or sign in Portuguese. You see, astrology or astrologia is quite popular in Brazil and Portugal, often popping up in casual

Ever wonder how some people learn English so fast? Well, I've got a secret to share. When I was a kid in the Philippines, I learned English by watching TV shows with my dad. And you know what? Those long TV sessions actually worked! Today, I want to tell you

Imagine you’re in Lisbon, needing to catch the last tram—how do you ask for the time? Knowing how to ask and tell time is essential for managing daily life, from catching trains to meeting friends. In Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil or Portugal, mastering time expressions helps you navigate

Are you learning Spanish? Have you ever felt lost in a conversation because you couldn’t quite catch what your Spanish-speaking friends were saying? You’re not alone. Understanding spoken Spanish can be one of the most challenging aspects of learning the language, even for those who have spent years

I landed in Tokyo in late October 2023, jet-lagged but excited to start my new job as an English teacher at Honjo Metropolitan High School. Little did I know I'd stepped into Halloween mania, Japanese style! The streets of Shibuya were a sea of costumes, with everything from anime characters

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