Brazil is home to the finest football stars, colorful and extravagant carnivals and the expansive forests of the Amazon. But Brazil is a country that has something to offer as far as languages are concerned too. Despite the majority of natives speaking Portuguese, the presence of other languages, in small yet sizeable numbers, makes Brazil a diverse and linguistically colorful country. While...
English is a funny language! We know that already. After all, ‘a fat chance’ and ‘a slim chance’ in English have the same meaning. We also have ‘noses that run’ and ‘feet that smell’, which is just bizarre to anyone who has just started to learn English. Today, however, we will take a look at English words that are strange, but make absolute sense...
Arabic, a language spoken by more than 300 million people around the globe, is one of the most beautiful and unique languages to exist. Having been around for over 1,500 years, Arabic is the official language of 26 countries and one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations. While knowing more than one language is an excellent skill to have, for both personal and professional reasons...
The Lebanese Arabic dialect is among the most influenced Arabic dialects, due to a large number of expatriates coming to Lebanon and governing the Lebanese people. The Lebanese people have even mixed Arabic and English to make their social media communication easier called Arabizi. Lebanese people even have their own slang words and phrases that they use in their everyday conversations. In this...
We all find ourselves on the weight loss journey for one reason or another. Whether it is to keep fit, maintain one’s shapely figure, or simply embrace a healthier lifestyle, and keep diseases at bay. But before setting any weight loss goal, it is important to understand the health benefits of losing weight. This is bound to keep you motivated during the challenging moments of your weight loss...
German can be a challenge for language learners. With four cases, the grammar is tricky – but the pronunciation can also be difficult for those who haven’t been listening to the language since birth. German is world-famous for its unbelievably long compound words. While the length of a word isn’t necessarily proportional to its tongue-twisting capacity, the sheer mass of letters...
Japan is a country that is known for fast bullet trains, extremely polite citizens, manga, anime (graphic comics) and of course, Pokemon! But the Japanese language is one of the oldest languages in existence and it is gaining popularity in the modern world, with more and more speakers learning it as a second or third language. It’s not just the Japanese culture that’s fascinating but...
Lebanon is a magical and historical destination to visit at any time of the year. From non-stop parties to unforgettable scenery, rich history, and exquisite cuisine, your trip to Lebanon is far from being a forgettable one. It is not uncommon for Lebanese people to mix Lebanese Arabic with English and French in everyday conversation; making the language a more simplified version of Arabic and...
Lebanon, known for its beautiful nature, four seasons, magnificent sights, and mouthwatering cuisine make it a must-visit destination for people from around the globe. In addition to its beautiful geography, the Lebanese are friendly, fun-loving, and very hospitable people. Speaking a few Lebanese slang words in a conversation with the locals can go a long way. You need to know that the Lebanese...
When it comes to the Arabic language, a wide number of slang words and phrases fall into a conversation. Many Arabic slang terms are common between Arabic dialects while some are more specific to a certain dialect. We have narrowed them down to the most common terms used across the Arab region. Slang is common and popular in every language and now you can drop some Arabic slang terms in your...