A Long List of Surprising Things about Buenos Aires and Argentina
Things that surprised us about living in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Yerba Mate, Everywhere, All the Time — A Complete Guide
A complete guide on how to appreciate and get into yerba mate, a national drink of Argentina.
AI for Language Learning — State of the Art
A discussion of the state of AI for language learning as at April 2023.
What does “Oss” or “Osu” mean in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
The meaning of the “oss” or “osu” exclamation in martial arts, mainly BJJ.
Learning Korean in Three Months: Recap and Next Steps
We spent three months in Seoul, South Korea, learning Korean (in my case), or improving it (in my partner’s). Korean is the ninth language I’ve tried to learn (properly, with books and lessons), and it’s Jo’s mother tongue — though one that as an American-born Korean she has always wanted to get past the “home”…
Learning Just Enough Language to Order Food
Notes on learning just enough of a language to order food.
Living in Paris as a Digital Nomad — A Review
Our overview of living in Paris as digital nomads, all the pros and cons. Not for everyone, but we’ll be back.
Living in Seoul as a Digital Nomad — A Review
Our guide to living in Korea as digital nomads.
Making Local Friends: Some Simple Suggestions
Some of our tips for making local friends in other countries via sports, hobbies, and apps.
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How to (Re-)Learn Your Mother Tongue
Learning your heritage language isn’t an easy tasks. Here are a few things we’re doing and tips for you to learn your mother tongue.