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In a world of around 6,000 languages, there are tons of ways to greet each other and say good morning. There are all kinds of phrases to say ‘good morning in different languages’. Each country varies in when these phrases should be used. However, simply knowing the following list of good morning in different languages is not enough. It’s not about memorizing new stuff. It’s all about learning how to pronounce each word that will make people understand what you are saying. No matter where you go, people will greet each one with a happy good morning. This is one [...]

The Chinese have a lot of superstitions and traditions when it comes to luck. You will find a lot of posts written about fortune and luck from Chinese. The country’s culture delves around it so much that they think and believe that you can create luck in a lot of ways. They even have folklore and tales regarding luck. If you want to know about some Chinese superstitions concerning fortune and luck, you’ve come to the right place. We have listed some of the most interesting ones just for you. Look away from the north Beards are seen as bad [...]

Australia is home to a lot of weird and quirky things. From creatures that you can only see in the country, the local's language and how they speak, to the lovable festivals and “shrimp in the barbie” you will always have your fair share of weird in Australia. But since a lot of blogs cover these time and time again, we opted to look for roads that are less travelled. Aside from all of these, Australia also is home to some weird urban legends. Urban legends that would make a simpleton like you feel amused yet compelled to learn more. [...]

Ever since you were a child, you’ve heard your parents tell you to always be grateful. When someone does you a favour or gives you something, what should you say? ‘Thank you’. If you’re travelling someplace, want to say thank you in different languages to show how grateful you are or to simply impress your friends, well here are phrases you need to know. What’s ‘Thank You’? Have you ever wondered where ‘thank you’ came from? It has a very long history and originates from the Old English language. The word ‘thank’ comes from the word ‘thanc’ found in the [...]

South Korea has become one of the most popular countries in terms of influence. From their astonishing fashion, their heart melting boy and girl groups that took mainstream media by storm, and their amazing soap operas, South Korea has it all. A little could be said about their sister nation though. It is safe to say that they are polar opposites. There is something that they both have in common though. That is superstitions. Korean superstitions were part of their culture even before there was any kind of divide. Because of that, Koreans both have the same superstitions regardless of [...]

I love you are three little words that people around the world long to hear from someone they cherish. These words convey a lot of emotions including desire, fondness, admiration and affection for another person. This is why you will find that in every language, different cultures have found a unique way of expressing it. In the English language alone, you can find a lot of ways to tell someone you love them. However, if you are looking to impress someone, we have listed here some ways to say I love you in different languages. Let’s take a look at [...]

In this world of so many languages, there are all kinds of ways on how to say goodbye in different languages. In fact, in one language alone, you will find a lot of expressions for parting despite communicating the same thing. A lot of these show the hope of meeting again. The English language has borrowed a lot of foreign expressions for goodbye so you may have encountered some of the ones listed here. Well, if you are looking for deveral ways on how to say goodbye in different languages, you’re in the right place. Without further ado, here’s our [...]

When it comes to South American language, what most people think of is the Portuguese and Spanish languages. However, South America has a linguistically diverse area. In fact, it has around 448 languages that are from 37 different language families. The sad news is that despite that big number, a lot of those languages are at the brink of extinction. There are as many as 108 South American languages that UNESCO classifies as endangered. Some of these languages only have one remaining living speaker, and most have almost no documentation whatsoever. What does this mean? It means that the moment [...]

One of the most spoken languages around the world is the Spanish language. There are a lot of countries that have the Spanish language as their national and official language. With how common it is, you may think that you already know what the language is all about. The Spanish language has a wide global influence on culture and business. As such, Spanish speakers mostly benefit from the ability to communicate with several kinds of people in other Spanish-speaking countries. Despite its common use, you will be surprised by how many cool details the Spanish language has. So without further [...]

Languages are important when it comes to maintaining the traditions, customs, mentality and unity of civilisation or nation. It defines several groups of people and what makes them unique. Languages affect the way people interact with one another. Some are created from influences from several languages. One of the most interesting languages in the world is the Czech language. It captivates people with its own history. If you are planning on learning the Czech language, here are some language facts that you should know to understand it better. Some Czech language dialects are near extinction Young Czechs’ first phrases are [...]