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 which countries they represent. Highlight …
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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 trickier in Japanese. So read …
Have you ever gotten the impression that Korean people are very romantic? Your intuition is probably right. To survive and enjoy your love life in this romantic country, you need to learn how to say I Love You in Korean appropriately. Unlike in some cultures where it’s extremely rare for people to express love directly, …
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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 with addressing someone “you”. This article explain the two main …
What is a Otaku in your mind? If you live in Japan, you may think of chubby, long-haired men with glasses in a plaid shirt walking in Akihabara. If you live in America, you may think of someone who dresses like it is Halloween every day and talks in a weird way. But these could …
What is the meaning of Xue Hua Piao Piao? Xue Hua Piao Piao refers to the romanization of the Chinese phrase “雪花飘飘”, which literally means “snow flakes float”. It comes from a Chinese song called Yi Jian Mei (一剪梅). It became viral after a video of Chinese man singing the song in the snow appeared …
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There are many reasons why people learn a second language: improving memory, business opportunities, learning different cultures, and so on! Celebrities tend to pick up languages from acting in diverse roles and traveling the world. However, it takes much more dedication and passion to become fluent in different languages, such as these 5 celebrities! John …
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As our healthcare workers are battling with the virus on the frontlines, we think one of the best ways to help them is stay home and use this time to learn a new language. Today, we are presenting you a special Italian lesson. Luckily, we have secured an instructional video from an Italian mayor, Gianfilippo …
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have now been rescheduled to 2021 to make sure that athletes, spectators and support staff remain as safe as possible from the COVID-19 corona virus. Keep an eye on the official website for more details and updates. With 11,000 athletes from 200+ nations, competing for medals in 339 events across 33 …
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Votre drapeau national en personnage de manga japonais: Génial ou Bof? Venez découvrir ces sublimes illustrations crées par un groupe d’artistes japonais en l’honneur des J.O de Tokyo 2020.
Hast du dir jemals vorgestellt, wie deine Nationalflagge als Anime Charakter aussehen würde? Die meisten wahrscheinlich eher nicht. Zur Feierlichkeit von Tokyo 2020 hat eine Gruppe japanischer Künstler super coole Anime Kreationen erschaffen und aus euren Nationalflaggen ein Team aus Anime Charakteren zusammengestellt (Samurai, Mönche usw.). Mal sehen ob sie coole und kreative Repräsentationen eurer …
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What counts as American Slang? Slang is informal language more often found in verbal communication than in written form. This sort of casual speech is often based on common knowledge and has little to do with the literal definitions of words. American slang is no different. As a result, language learners can struggle to understand …
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