Porque vs Por que: What’s the Difference?
Porque vs por que and porqué vs por qué: the real Clash of the Titans, the ultimate mystery of our world. What’s the difference and how do you correctly use all these porques in Spanish? Well, buckle up because today you are finally going to find out and, most importantly, glue into your brain for …
Hello in Japanese – All the Japanese Greetings You Need to Know
Japanese culture is the culture of respect. You don’t have to visit Japan to know that. We all heard about the famously polite Japanese bow and about the big emphasis Japanese people place on the respect of hierarchy in the family and etiquette in general. It’s in their DNA. And the same as its culture, …
100+ Essential Croatian Phrases You’ll Need Before Traveling to Croatia
Croatia was always dazzling. With its beautiful lakes, exotic beaches, and unbroken forests, Croatia was and still is one of the most prominent travel destinations in the Southeast of Europe. But over the last decade, there were significantly more tourists in Croatia probably due to the whopping success of Game of Thrones. Dubrovnik, the real-life …
Why Learning a New Language Is Good for Your Brain
The human brain is extraordinary. It’s mind-blowing how a 1.2–1.4 kg (2.6–3.1 lb) organ controls all functions of the body: memory, speech, movement, thoughts and the normal functioning of all the other organs in our body. At the same time, it interprets information from the outside, it dictates emotions and how intelligent or creative we …
The Best Way to Learn Portuguese – 6 Tips That Will Work Wonders
The Portuguese language is the 7th most spoken language in the world today with roughly 223 million native speakers everywhere and the official language of 7 countries: Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and São Tomé and Príncipe. And if that’s not reason enough to learn Portuguese right now, the Foreign Service Institute of …
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Three Decades of Celebrating World Population Day
Thirty years ago, on the 11th of July 1989, the then-governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day aimed to raise awareness on various population issues such as gender equality, poverty, maternal health, human rights as well as the …
100+ Essential Italian Phrases Every Traveler Needs to Know
Oh, Italy! The land of Romeo and Juliet, the land of incredible museums, breathtaking coastal cities, of yummy pasta and pizza, the land you must visit at least once in your life. Yep, that is Italy! A dream of love. And to enjoy it to the fullest, you must explore at least a tiny bit …
Hello in Italian and Other Basic Italian Greetings You Need to Know
First impressions matter. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Especially in Italy where the people are so warm and friendly! Just a simple hello in Italian like Ciao, Buongiorno or Salve can make all the difference in a conversation with an Italian native. Maybe add a bacio sulla guancia (kiss on the cheek) to that if …
Why Learn German? 10 Exciting Reasons to Learn German
When someone asks me “why learn German?”, my answer is always the same: well… why not?! Germany is an incredibly beautiful country and the German language is gradually beginning to be considered a lingua franca almost all over Europe. Learning German is actually an excellent opportunity for self-development in today’s social and economic context. And …
Everything You Need to Know About the Spanish Verbs, Their Conjugations & Examples
¡Hola, Spanish language aficionado! Welcome to another essential Spanish lesson you’ll have to learn if you want to boost your Spanish conversation skills. Today, we are talking about Spanish verbs, their conjugations, and some Spanish grammar rules that will naturally join the party. Are you ready? Let’s start with the basics. Spanish verbs: rules for …
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