Genine Torres

Want to speak Spanish like a native? Then you'll need to get cozy with prepositions – those small but mighty words that can make or break your Spanish sentences. Think of prepositions like por, para, con, contra, de, and a as the glue that holds your Spanish together. Sure, you might

Let's be real - if you've spent any time around Spanish speakers, you know soccer is kind of a big deal. Think about it - when was the last time you walked past a Spanish bar or restaurant without seeing a game on TV? Or tried following your Spanish-speaking friend's

Looking for a fun way to surprise your friends? Skip the usual "friend" and try "amigo," "صديق" (sadiq), or "친구" (chingu) instead. You see, learning to say "friend" in someone's native language may seem like a tiny detail, but it's one of those simple gestures that can light up someone's

Let's be honest – we've all been guilty of grabbing that "Keep Calm and Learn Spanish" mug or yet another language journal for the language lover in our life, thinking we've found the perfect gift. But let's face it, those well-meaning presents often end up collecting dust alongside last year's unused

Santa Claus isn't just racking up air miles during his Christmas Eve journey - he's collecting names like kids collect presents! While English-speaking children write letters to "Santa," little ones across the globe are penning notes to characters that might sound completely different but share the same magical spirit. In

You know the drill - the big city career woman who finds love in a small town, the fake dating arrangement that turns real, or the prince in disguise falling for an ordinary girl. Yet here we are, curled up on our couches with hot cocoa, absolutely living for these

Ever been watching The Crown or Bridgerton and heard someone call another a "muppet" or a "pillock"? If you're scratching your head wondering what these British slang words mean, you're not alone. While Americans and Brits might speak the same language, British insults are in a league of their own

As someone who spent years teaching at a high school in Sumida, I can't tell you how many times I heard (and said) good luck in Japanese every day. My first week? Total chaos. Kids were tossing "ganbatte" around before math tests, teachers were sliding "gambatte kudasai" into every conversation,

Everyone loves feeling special on their birthday, and what better way to surprise your Portuguese-speaking friends than by wishing them happy birthday in their native language? In this guide, we'll walk you through the most common (and some fun) ways to say Happy Birthday in Portuguese. Plus, we'll throw in