Jonathan Del Prado

So, Chinese Language Day is coming up on April 20th, and it got me thinking. What’s the first thing most of us want to learn in Chinese? How to say hello, of course! The good news is that you can take advantage of this celebration to learn some of

What’s the best way to learn Dutch on your own? Well, that depends on how you learn best—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re prepping for a move to the Netherlands, want to connect more deeply with Dutch friends, or just love a

When you're learning Italian, there’s a 99.9% chance you’ll realize that communication goes far beyond just words. Italian hand gestures are as important to learning the language as vocabulary and grammar. In fact, these expressive movements are deeply embedded in Italian culture, with studies suggesting

Math might be considered a universal language, but that doesn’t mean you can skip the vocabulary. Whether you're studying abroad, helping kids with homework, collaborating on a project, or just ordering groceries in Latin America, knowing math in Spanish helps you build fluency and confidence. And it’

If you're learning Dutch and start strong with "een, twee, drie…", only to panic right after tien — you're not alone. Dutch numbers can feel confusing once you hit the 20s, but the truth is that there's a simple pattern behind them. Once

If you’ve ever wondered how to say ‘me in Japanese’ or seen words like boku, watashi, or ore in anime or textbooks—this guide is for you.

We all have that one series we turn to whenever life gets overwhelming. If you've watched When Life Gives You Tangerines, I bet it's become your comfort show that you could happily watch a hundred times over. There's something uniquely healing about this drama

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