In-depth guides to grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, writing systems, culture and effective language-learning methods.
Culture & Travel
Guess Which Country This Kimono Represents? After six years of hard work and with help from all over the world, the Kimono Project finally completed 213 splendid kimonos in July 2020, each of which represents one country. We have selected our favorite kimonos from the project. Take a guess at
Japanese Words and Expressions
Love is one of the most powerful motivators to start learning a foreign language. Knowing how to say I love you in Japanese is often among the first things beginner Japanese learners look for. Though a short but mighty phrase can say it all in English, expressing your affection is
Japanese Words and Expressions
Download 42-how-wonderful.mp3 Japan’s beauty is unique in Asia and attracts millions of people worldwide. Who hasn’t thought to themselves at least once, I would love to get lost here. If you plan to travel to Japan someday, learning some basic Japanese phrases will not only
Korean Words and Expressions
One of the most critical parts of using any language is knowing how to be polite. As a Korean language beginner, having manners and speaking politely will be valuable tools during the early stages of your skill development. Koreans are famous for their social etiquette, so being able to say
Korean Words and Expressions
Have you ever gotten the impression that Korean people are very romantic? Your intuition is probably right. If you wish to not only survive but also live your life to the fullest in this romantic country, you must know how to say I Love You in Korean properly . Unlike in
Learn Japanese
So, here you are, thrilled to have learned your very first Japanese words and ready to put them to use into a sentence. But how does Japanese sentence structure work…? How should you put different types of words together to make a grammatical sentence? After reading this quick guide, you
Learn Chinese
Have you always wished you could learn Chinese but felt intimidated by how hard it seems? Or maybe you’ve tried to study Chinese in the past but ended up giving up. Have you ever felt envious of others who seem to have a gift for language learning? What if
Japanese Words and Expressions
You may already know that "あなた (anata)" is the second-person pronoun, singular "you" in Japanese. However, did you know this is a word that should not be used as frequently as in many languages, such as in English? You must wonder: what could go wrong
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What is the Spanish Possessive? When going to someone’s house for a visit, you may have heard the host welcome you and other guests by saying mi casa es su casa, which means “my house is your house.” This Spanish phrase has somehow made its way into American English,
Korean Grammar
Distinguish between particles 이/가 and 은/는 이/가 and 은/는 are two of the most frequently used particles in the Korean language. At the same time, they are usually the most confusing particles for Korean learners. We have another guide to more Korean particles if you wish
Learn Japanese
Quick Introduction Without a doubt, the key to becoming fluent in Japanese in no time is to grasp a really good understanding of Japanese verb conjugation early on. Verbs are the very foundation of the language. In fact, a sentence requires only a verb to be grammatically correct! With knowing
Learn Languages
Most of the time, the end goal of language learning is fluency. But sometimes you don’t have the time or need to become fluent. Maybe you scored a deal and are heading off to Dominican Republic. Maybe your job is sending you to Cameroon next month. Or maybe you’