“The Book of Languages” Series – #30 Esperanto

Esperanto isn’t your typical language. Invented in 1887 by L. L. Zamenhof, it’s the most successful constructed language around, designed to be super easy to learn and to help people from different cultures communicate. It’s like the Swiss Army knife...

“The Book of Languages” Series – #29 Latvian

Latvian, the under-the-radar star of the Baltic languages, is spoken by about 1.5 million people in Latvia and sprinkled around the world. It’s one of only two surviving Baltic languages (the other being Lithuanian), and it’s got a bunch of cool quirks that make...

The “Book of Languages” Series – #28 Czech

Czech is one of the cool kids of the Slavic language family, spoken mainly in the Czech Republic, and it’s got some neat tricks up its sleeve. Unlike its more famous cousins like Russian or Polish, Czech flies under the radar, but it’s got a charm all its...

“The Book of Languages” Series – #27 Māori

In the lush landscapes of Aotearoa (New Zealand), the Māori language, known as te reo Māori, resonates with historical and cultural significance. As one of the official languages of New Zealand, te reo Māori holds a place of pride and importance in the nation’s...

A Tour of Global “Happy New Year” Greetings

As we bid adieu to the old and usher in the new, the world becomes a mosaic of festive expressions, each echoing the same sentiment in a symphony of languages. Let’s discover the nuanced world of New Year greetings in different languages and see how this event...

“The Book of Languages” Series – #26 Hawaiian

In the midst of the vast Pacific Ocean, the Hawaiian Islands are home to the Hawaiian language, a melodious and historically rich tongue. As one of the official languages of the state of Hawaii, Hawaiian holds a special place in the cultural and linguistic landscape...