“The” is the most used word in the English language, yet for such a common word we use every day it can be hard to define. What exactly does “the” mean? “The” is a definite article – it goes in front of a noun to help define the word. To demonstrate, the word “chair” by …
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What Are Korean Honorifics? There are 3 basic dimensions of honorifics in the Korean language: formality, politeness, and honorificity. This means that the type of Korean you speak could change depending on the situation, the status, or the age of the people involved in the conversation. To get a better understanding of how these affect …
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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 …
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. Getting familiar with some basic Japanese phrases will not only help you to survive in Japan, but also increase your chances of communicating with native Japanese and add …
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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 “Please”, “Thank you”, and “You’re …
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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So, here you are, thrilled to have learnt 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 will know the basics of …
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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 someone could give you the roadmap …
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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 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, and is a great example of …
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