Swedish

Parting ways can be hard, but every “hello” inevitably brings a “goodbye.” To avoid…

The Swedes are well-known for their functional and sustainable approach to living. This is best reflected in the untranslatable word lagom.

Our Micro-Sized Holiday Meals series scales down culturally-rich recipes that are traditionally meant for…

My language-learning journey started when I was about three years old when my parents…

If you’re wondering how to learn a language fast and fluently, exercise could be…

When I was in Morocco, I got to stargaze in the Sahara desert and…

What do you think of when you hear the word “wellness?” In the U.S.,…

Ever since I moved across the Atlantic Ocean a year and a half ago,…

Ecotourism has gained visibility in the past decade as many popular destinations like Venice…

When you’re popping into a holiday party, it’s considerate to bring a gift for the host or hostess. Many people choose flowers since they’re a beautiful and gracious way to extend thanks, but different flowers can have different meanings across cultures. In South Africa for instance, it’s customary to give flowers during the holidays, but in Egypt, they are only appropriate as gifts when attending a funeral.

Thoughtfulness and a little cultural sensitivity translate well in any language. We may have…

If you’ve come expecting a definitive answer on which language is easiest to learn,…