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New Year's Eve is a celebration that brings us together, regardless of where we are in the world. However, the way we say phrases like "Happy New Year" and the traditions surrounding the holiday differ significantly between cultures. If you're planning to ring in the new year with Portuguese-speaking friends

There’s something magical about the holiday season in the Netherlands. Four years ago, I moved to Germany, and one of my favorite things about living here is how close I am to the Netherlands. In just an hour and a half by car, I can be soaking up the

New Year is a time for fresh starts, but did you know that the way to celebrate can vary a lot depending on where you are? As a native Spanish speaker living abroad, I've had the chance to experience how Spanish-speaking countries celebrate the new year, and let me tell

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to scream, “That’s disgusting!” but didn’t know how to say it in Spanish? Whether you’re declining questionable food, reacting to a nasty smell, or calling out bad manners, expressing disgust is a skill that’s both practical

Do you enjoy playing video games, watching movies and learning English? If so, you're in luck because today we're going to talk about Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the last installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog series of live-action movies, coming this month to theaters. In this case, we're going to

If you will be visiting China or spending the holiday with your Chinese friends this Christmas, you want to learn how to say Merry Christmas in Chinese! In this blog post, you'll learn how to say Merry Christmas in Chinese, other Chinese Christmas vocabulary, and even how people celebrate Christmas

While Turkey doesn’t celebrate Christmas the same way as many Western countries, it’s still a special time of year for some people living there, especially in big cities like Istanbul. In this article, I’ll teach you how to say Merry Christmas in Turkish and some New Year-related

Growing up in the Dominican Republic, I was always tuned into the infectious rhythms of Puerto Rican music. Along with those catchy beats came some seriously creative expressions that I couldn’t help but take in. It’s amazing how a few words can pack so much personality and humor.

Ever wondered how much easier life gets when you know essential phrases in another language? Turkish is spoken by millions of people, and picking up some common phrases can make your interactions smoother, whether you're visiting Turkey or chatting with Turkish friends. As a native Turkish speaker, I’ve seen