Watching anime and spotting words that sound suspiciously English? Yep, that's exactly what it is! Those moments when anime characters say "スマホ" (sumaho) or grab something from a "コンビニ" (konbini) are the best examples of Japanese English words in action. If you’re learning

Ever noticed how characters in your favorite Japanese dramas seem to share the same few Japanese surnames? You’re not imagining things. Names like Watanabe, Tanaka, and Yamaguchi appear frequently because Japan has a relatively small pool of common family names compared to many Western countries. For Japanese language learners

Remember when you had that Spanish learning spike that made you sign up for your first course? No doubt, motivation was high when you began to learn a language. But in reality, it’s easy to lose that spike when you get lost in grammar, textbooks, conjugations, tests, or even

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When I worked as an ALT in Japan, I noticed how students would huddle around phones, stealing every last minute of their break time to watch their favorite anime. Their faces lit up at familiar catchphrases, laughing and mimicking characters with perfect intonation. If you love anime too (and really,

When I landed in Sumida Tokyo as an ALT, I thought I knew enough Japanese to get by. Boy, was I wrong! My first week, I embarrassed myself countless times by using the wrong version of yes in Japanese in different situations. My students erupted in laughter when I casually

Spanish has gotten quite the rep for being one of the easiest languages to pick up if you're an English speaker. And the best bit? You've got tons of resources right at your fingertips to help you nail it! My top recommendation? Spanish short stories! They&

German has always been considered one of the hardest languages to learn, but honestly, it shouldn't have to be. In fact, you can start learning through one of the easiest, low-barrier references out there: short stories in German! These bite-sized narratives provide the perfect entry point for beginners