Posts by Brook

Have you ever paused mid-sentence wondering whether to write "remediated" or "remedied"? Both words relate to fixing a problem, and both come from the same Latin root. But they do…

Have you ever wanted to greet someone in their own language? Knowing how to say "friend" is one of the best places to start. Friends in different languages carry the…

Have you ever wanted to call something adorable in another language? Whether you are texting a friend abroad, learning a new language, or just curious, knowing how to say cute…

If you have ever stopped mid-sentence wondering whether to write humour vs humor, you are not alone. Both spellings appear all over the internet, in books, and in everyday writing.…

Numbers are everywhere. You use them every single day, from checking the time to counting items at a store. But have you ever wondered how people across the globe say…

Every culture on earth has a word for a good-looking man and they're far more interesting than the English version. Whether you're learning a new language, writing a romantic note,…

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered how people across the globe name those glittering lights? Stars in different languages carry unique sounds, rich meanings, and…

Have you ever wondered how the moon is called across cultures? The word luna in different languages is one of the most poetic linguistic journeys you can take. From the…

Love is a universal feeling but the words we use to express it are wonderfully diverse. Whether you're writing a heartfelt message to your partner, learning a new language, or…

Have you ever wondered how people across the globe express that one soul-deep connection the person who truly gets you? The concept of a soulmate is not unique to English.…