Babbel Magazine

Sure, you’ve heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of these other Christmas gift givers?

A little Russian can take you a long way.

Learn to speak like the world’s finest chefs! From abaisser to zester, discover our guide to essential French cooking vocab.

How did the Sloppy Joe, hoagie and hot dog get their names?

Learning a bit of Latin is a cool way to delve into your own language.

Learn about some typical drinks you might find in Spain — in Spanish!

These Spanish words don’t have an exact English equivalent, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t useful.

Read in Spanish while learning the fascinating, long history of piñatas.

Before you board that plane to Oslo, make sure you commit at least a couple of these to memory.

The story behind the crowds: your guide to the history of Black Friday and who takes part in it around the world.

It’s nice to be nice sometimes.

What do “hamburger,” “angst” and “hamster” all have in common?

Don’t get caught off-guard while traveling — here’s what to say in other languages when someone sneezes.

Find out about some of the legends based in Galicia, a part of northern Spain.

Make the most of your upcoming trip to Germany by focusing on these phrases ahead of your flight abroad.