When I first moved to Spain to study Spanish, I carried a neon-yellow highlighter everywhere. It became my best friend — underlining new words, marking idioms, and coloring mistakes that…

“When?”It’s one of the first questions we ask in life. When will we meet again? When will dreams come true? When will the sun rise? Language gives us a way…

The first time I heard someone say “Wah Gwaan” in Jamaica, I felt something more than just a hello. It had rhythm — like music in words.It wasn’t formal or…

On a scorching afternoon in Seville, I reached for a glass and asked, “¿Cómo se dice water en español?” The waiter smiled, lifted a jug, and replied, “Agua.”One word. Simple,…

The smell of freshly popped corn carries childhood memories — movie nights, laughter, and cozy evenings. Yet, when I first traveled to Mexico, I asked for “popcorn” at a cinema…

When I first stepped into Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Crossing, neon lights shimmering in every direction, I asked a shopkeeper, “How do you say Japanese in Japanese?”He smiled gently and replied,…

Every morning brings a new beginning — a chance to spread positivity with just a few words. I remember standing in a café in Madrid, where the barista handed me…

Loss is universal — no matter where you live or what language you speak. In moments of grief, the right words can offer light in darkness. When I attended a…

It was a sunny afternoon in Madrid when a local shopkeeper smiled and waved me over, saying, “¡Ven aquí!” — Come here! That moment wasn’t just about distance; it was…

Every story, essay, or conversation deserves a memorable ending. Yet, how often do we fall back on the plain phrase — “in conclusion”? I remember my university professor marking one…