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  • Japanese summer dance festival awa odori

    Dancing in the streets: discovering the Awa Odori Festival in Japan in the summer

    August 20, 2025
    Summer in Japan is more than fireworks and food stalls — it’s a season alive…
  • Japanese lantern with kanji

    Our Teacher’s Top 3 Tips for Learning Japanese Kanji

    August 1, 2025
    Learning Japanese is an exciting journey, but mastering Kanji can feel like climbing a mountain….
  • Free Korean Placement test

    Take Our 5-Minute Free Korean Placement Test to Determine Your Proficiency Level

    July 15, 2025
    Learning Korean can be an exciting journey, whether you’re drawn to K-dramas, K-pop, Korean culture,…
  • chinese proverbs about food

    Top 10 chinese sayings reveals the true chinese food traditions

    June 30, 2025
    Food is at the heart of Chinese culture. It goes beyond filling the stomach —…
  • What Is Kintsugi? Why It’s More Than Just an Art—It’s a Way of Seeing Life

    May 22, 2025
    What Is Kintsugi? Kintsugi (金継ぎ) literally means “golden joinery” in Japanese. It’s a traditional art…
  • Morning Matcha Ritual: Embracing the Japanese Art of Tea Chado for a Energised Start

    April 1, 2025
    Matcha has been taking the UK by storm, with specialty cafés popping up across cities,…
  • Chinese New Year Celebrations and Customs

    Inside the Lunar Festivities: A Look at Chinese New Year Celebrations and Customs

    January 10, 2025
    Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节), is the most significant traditional…
  • top 20 chinese new year greetings

    Top 20 Chinese New Year Greetings in Mandarin

    December 28, 2024
    Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), is the most important…
  • Korean workplace culture

    What Kdrama tells you about Korean workplace culture, and are they true?

    December 10, 2024
      Korean workplace culture is vastly different from that of Britain, and these differences are…
  • Ordering with Confidence: Learn to read these famous Japanese food names before your trip

    Ordering with Confidence: Learn to read these famous Japanese food names before your trip

    December 5, 2024
    Japan’s world-renowned food scene is filled with famous Japanese food names that can seem intimidating…
  • Introducing Our New HSK 1 Book Series

    Introducing Our New HSK 1 Book Series: Your best gateway to Chinese

    November 26, 2024
    Learning Chinese is an exciting journey, and having the right resources makes all the difference,…
  • Master topik 1 vocab and grammar

    Master Korean Topik 1: A Comprehensive Guide to Vocabulary and Grammar

    November 20, 2024
    Hangul is the script created during the Joseon Dynasty under the leadership of King Sejong(세종대왕),…
  • Japanese summer dance festival awa odori

    Dancing in the streets: discovering the Awa Odori Festival in Japan in the summer

    August 20, 2025
    Summer in Japan is more than fireworks and food stalls — it’s a season alive…
  • Japanese lantern with kanji

    Our Teacher’s Top 3 Tips for Learning Japanese Kanji

    August 1, 2025
    Learning Japanese is an exciting journey, but mastering Kanji can feel like climbing a mountain….
  • Free Korean Placement test

    Take Our 5-Minute Free Korean Placement Test to Determine Your Proficiency Level

    July 15, 2025
    Learning Korean can be an exciting journey, whether you’re drawn to K-dramas, K-pop, Korean culture,…
  • chinese proverbs about food

    Top 10 chinese sayings reveals the true chinese food traditions

    June 30, 2025
    Food is at the heart of Chinese culture. It goes beyond filling the stomach —…
  • What Is Kintsugi? Why It’s More Than Just an Art—It’s a Way of Seeing Life

    May 22, 2025
    What Is Kintsugi? Kintsugi (金継ぎ) literally means “golden joinery” in Japanese. It’s a traditional art…
  • Morning Matcha Ritual: Embracing the Japanese Art of Tea Chado for a Energised Start

    April 1, 2025
    Matcha has been taking the UK by storm, with specialty cafés popping up across cities,…
  • Chinese New Year Celebrations and Customs

    Inside the Lunar Festivities: A Look at Chinese New Year Celebrations and Customs

    January 10, 2025
    Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节), is the most significant traditional…
  • top 20 chinese new year greetings

    Top 20 Chinese New Year Greetings in Mandarin

    December 28, 2024
    Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), is the most important…
  • Korean workplace culture

    What Kdrama tells you about Korean workplace culture, and are they true?

    December 10, 2024
      Korean workplace culture is vastly different from that of Britain, and these differences are…
  • Ordering with Confidence: Learn to read these famous Japanese food names before your trip

    Ordering with Confidence: Learn to read these famous Japanese food names before your trip

    December 5, 2024
    Japan’s world-renowned food scene is filled with famous Japanese food names that can seem intimidating…
  • Introducing Our New HSK 1 Book Series

    Introducing Our New HSK 1 Book Series: Your best gateway to Chinese

    November 26, 2024
    Learning Chinese is an exciting journey, and having the right resources makes all the difference,…
  • Master topik 1 vocab and grammar

    Master Korean Topik 1: A Comprehensive Guide to Vocabulary and Grammar

    November 20, 2024
    Hangul is the script created during the Joseon Dynasty under the leadership of King Sejong(세종대왕),…
  • Yukata: Embracing Casual Elegance in Traditional Japanese Attire, a Twist on the Kimono

    Yukata: Embracing Casual Elegance in Traditional Japanese Attire, a Twist on the Kimono

    November 7, 2024
    When you think of traditional Japanese attire, the kimono likely comes to mind—an elegant garment…
  • Plan your dream trip to Korea

    Travel Korea: Ready set Seoul, let us get you started on planning the dream trip to Korea

    October 30, 2024
    Korea is an attractive travel destination that is garnering attention from people all around the…
  • Best app to learn chinese

    Learn Chinese: From Characters to Conversations: The Ultimate Chinese Learning Apps Guide

    October 23, 2024
    In the global era, language is no longer just a tool for communication. Learning a…
  • Expand Your Korean Vocabulary with This Online Korean Dictionary

    Expand Your Korean Vocabulary with This Online Korean Dictionary

    October 12, 2024
    The Importance of Vocabulary in Language Learning The importance of vocabulary in language learning is…
  • Pronunciation tips for Japanese tourists attractions

    Say It Right: Pronunciation Tips for These Famous Japanese Tourists Attractions

    October 3, 2024
    When visiting Japan, one of the most enriching experiences is exploring its iconic landmarks and…
  • korean supermarket london

    Native Korean Recommendations: Top Korean Supermarkets for Authentic Shopping Experiences

    September 27, 2024
    If you’re in London and craving an authentic Korean shopping experience, you’re in luck! The…
  • drinking Korean makegeolli

    Why is makegeolli popular in Korean but not abroad?

    September 19, 2024
    Drinking Culture in Korea There are various types of alcoholic beverages around the world, ranging…
  • Beyond Textbooks Elevate Your Speaking skills

    Beyond Textbooks: How our lessons elevate Your Chinese Speaking Skills

    September 10, 2024
    In the journey to mastering any language, the significance of speaking practice cannot be overstated….
  • London cosplay scene

    London’s Cosplay Scene: From Trafalgar Square to Camden Market

    September 5, 2024
    Japanese cosplay culture Japan’s cosplay culture is a unique and fascinating subculture that has gained…
  • Chinese wedding gift yes and no

    Yes or No: Navigating Gift-Giving in Chinese Wedding Culture

    August 28, 2024
    Gift-giving is a fundamental part of many cultures worldwide, serving as a way to show…
  • korean street food hotteok how to cook and where to buy

    Korean lifestyle: Making your own hotteok is difficult, but you can find these similar frozen pancakes to try

    August 19, 2024
    Street Food in Korea Korea is a country with a wide variety of foods. Not…
  • Discover Teuida: A good App to learn Korean

    Discover Teuida: A good App to learn Korean through parroting practise

    August 16, 2024
    The Boom of the Korean Language As K-pop and K-food gain popularity worldwide, more foreigners…
  • Japanese reading materials for intermediate level

    Discover these important Japanese reading resources if you are an intermediate learner

    August 13, 2024
    Are you an intermediate Japanese learner who can read Hiragana and Katakana and not sure…
  • hsk test in london

    Preparing for Success: A Detailed Look at the HSK Exam in London

    August 10, 2024
    The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is the standardized test for assessing Chinese language proficiency among…
  • Best months to visit japan

    Travel Japan: Customizing your trip to Japan: how to pick the best month for your interests

    August 7, 2024
    Japan is one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world. Not only famous…
  • Busan International Fim Festival

    Korean festival: Recap of Busan Film Festival 2023: What to Anticipate for 2024 and Beyond

    August 4, 2024
    What is the Busan International Film Festival? The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is the…
  • Moon Festival

    Moon festival celebrated in China, Japan and Korea as Zhong Qiu, Tsukimi and Chuseok

    August 2, 2024
    The Moon Festival is one of the most cherished and widely celebrated holidays across East…