Culture & Fun

Have you ever traveled to a new place and wished you could say “thank you” in the local language? It’s amazing how just two words can make people smile and feel appreciated, no matter where they are from. Learning how to say thank you in different languages is a

Japan gets all the cherry blossom hype, but Korea's pink party? Next level amazing and WAAAY fewer selfie sticks! Think pink tunnels over streets, blossom-covered mountains, and rare trees with blooms twice the normal size. Plus, the whole vibe hits different with Korean snacks and soju under the petals. In

If you've spent any time playing Minecraft, you've likely encountered the mysterious symbols on the enchantment table. These cryptic characters leave many players puzzled and curious. What do they mean? Is it a secret Minecraft language? And did you know the characters aren't unique to Minecraft at all? This post

Ever since the lovable blue alien Experiment 626 (better known as Stitch) crashed into our hearts in Disney's 2002 animated classic "Lilo & Stitch," fans have been curious about the strange words he mutters. With the 2025 live-action remake bringing Stitch back into the spotlight, interest in his unique language has

While Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin often steal the spotlight, Indonesian is secretly one of the most accessible Asian languages for English speakers. With no complicated tones and using the same alphabet we're already familiar with, you can start speaking right away. In this post, I'll show you 9 simple Indonesian

Persian may not be in the top 10 most studied languages, but it's honestly one of the coolest you'll encounter. Rich with history and written in beautifully flowing script, picking up a few Persian greetings can connect you with over 60 million speakers across Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Persian communities

Can you picture a better combo than Robert Pattinson, Sci-fi and a final touch of a Korean star director? I bet you can't. Mickey 17, directed by the legendary Bong Joon-ho (of Parasite fame), hit theaters on March 7, 2025. Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, and Steven Yeun, this film

Ever walked down a street in Stockholm and heard some angry Swedish words being thrown around? Despite their reputation for politeness and being among the happiest people in the world, Swedes have a wide range of  Swedish curse words and Swedish insults, just like everyone else. In this post, I'll

That taxi driver just screamed something at another car, and now everyone's laughing except you. Awkward, right? Vietnamese curse words aren't taught in language apps, but you can literally hear them everywhere. I had no clue what they were laughing about until my language partner explained later what "đụ má"