Learn colors in Italian to start describing nouns, order gelato of all colors in Italy, shop for clothes, and more! In Italian, colors have to agree with both the gender and the number of the noun they are describing. This means that their endings can change depending on the context. We’ll explain why and how, right after we cover the most important colors in Italian. Table of contents Colors in Italian:  I Colori How to Use Italian Colors in a Sentence How to Say Dark and Light in Italian Learning Italian Will Now Be More Colorful! Colors in Italian: I Colori Let’s star ..read more

Learning months in Italian will unlock many other conversation topics, including the weather, yearly routines, and seasonal traditions. For speakers of other Romance languages and English, Italian months will be pretty straightforward to memorize. As a French and English speaker, this was my case. “January” and gennaio, “February” and febbraio are pretty similar, but still make sure to pay attention to their pronunciations and spelling differences and you’re good to go! Months of the Year in Italian: I mesi dell’anno Let’s start by listing the twelve months of the year ..read more

You are likely familiar with the Greek alphabet on some level. If you’ve ever used words like “alpha”, “beta” or “omega”, that’s part of the Greek alphabet. It’s everywhere from American university sororities, to maths, to religious literature and medical sciences. But what about the letter names, Greek alphabet symbols such as tonos, and pronunciation exceptions? First things first, let’s start with a piece of good news. Almost all the letters are pronounced the way they are written, and there are no silent letters in Greek. There are some special letter combinations you need to be aware ..read more

While you’re learning Japanese or in Japan, you’ll almost certainly need to say “cheers” in Japanese. This is because alcohol is everywhere in Japan, and the Japanese people love to have reasons to give a toast! In Japan, it’s incredibly common to go to a pub (or izakaya) after work or to meet friends at a swanky new cocktail bar in the city. In fact, there are even all-you-can-drink specials at many restaurants, pubs, and karaoke bars! (More on this later, of course!) Don’t drink? Don’t worry! There are plenty of alternatives for you, too. I lived in Japan for several years, speak the la ..read more

Je t’aime is how you say “I love you” in French, but there’s a common mistake many learners make. Adding a little bien or beaucoup at the end of je t’aime actually makes the meaning less strong. So je t’aime is “I love you,” and je t’aime bien is “I like you.” We’re going to go into a lot more depth on saying “I love you” in French, but first a little bit about me, your French-speaking guide. I studied French at university and lived in French-speaking countries for two years. It’s a pretty amazing language to learn! Once you look away fro ..read more

There are so many tools and language hacks to help you learn German quickly and with ease. One of these is to master pronunciation with German tongue twisters. You can find German tongue twisters or deutsche Zungenbrecher in different forms and German dialects. All you need to start practicing are the sounds, words and letters giving you trouble. Table of contents Why Study German Tongue Twisters Most Popular German Tongue Twisters 1 –  Blaukraut bleibt Blaukraut und Brautkleid bleibt Brautkleid. 2 –  Fischers Fritze fischt frische Fische. 3 –  Schnecken erschrecken ..read more

Whether you’re attending a Japanese sporting event or taking a test, at some point, you’ll want to wish someone good luck in Japanese. But did you know that there’s no real literal translation of the phrase “good luck” in Japanese? That being said, there are many ways to wish someone good luck in Japanese! While English speakers hope someone will be lucky, Japanese speakers will urge someone to work hard and persevere in similar situations. I know firsthand from my many years studying Japanese and living in Japan. So what phrases can we use? Here are the most common ways to wish someone good l ..read more

With these 100+ Greek words for beginners, you’ll have everything you need to start speaking Greek. When I was studying Greek, these words allowed me to read menus, order a coffee or some lunch, and have a basic conversation (with a lot of mistakes, but hey, that’s how we learn!) I was born in the Turkish-speaking part of Cyprus. If my country wasn’t divided, Greek could have been my second native language. But it isn’t — which led me to take Greek lessons in Cyprus in 2019. At the time, I was working at an NGO aimed at peacebuilding, where I met people who only spoke Greek and no English ..read more

Do you think Japanese cartoons are just for children? Think again! In Japan, cartoons are called “anime” (アニメ), which is short for the Japan-ized word for animation, (animeshon, アニメーション). In English, “anime” refers to cartoons made in Japan or in the Japanese style. But in Japan, “anime” refers to any kind of animated cartoon. So the Japanese even call American cartoons “anime”, although they’re definitely not as popular as Japanese cartoons! In the West, cartoons are usually produced for children. But in Japan, anime is not only for children. As we’ll see, some deal with very adult themes! So ..read more

The basic way to say “thank you” in Spanish is “gracias,” and like in English, there are many other ways to express gratitude. In fact, gracias is one of the most common words in Spanish, so it’s an important one to master! And if you want to avoid being thought of as a rude person, you’ll absolutely need to learn how to say “thank you” in Spanish! As for me, I’m a globe-trotting American who has spent most of my adult life overseas. I’m a language teacher and writer, and I’ve spent over 5 years studying Spanish. So in this article, I’ll teach you several ways to express yo ..read more