Articles by Sarah
Hygge, Gezelligheid And Ikigai — Here’s The Rundown On These Foreign Cozy Words
“Hygge,” “gezelligheid” and “ikigai” — what do all these foreign cozy words mean? I’ll get into their background and some of the wisdom that these Dutch, Danish and Japanese words have to offer.
Feminist Vocabulary: Words To Empower Yourself
Have you ever experienced something sexist but didn’t have a word to pinpoint what it was? Fear not: we have a list of feminist words to help describe your experiences and empower you.
14 Portuguese Expressions That Are Essential To Understanding Brazil
Learn these 14 Portuguese expressions from Brazil and you’ll be a step closer to understanding Brazilian humor (and the Brazilian way of life).
10 Essential Portuguese Phrases To Know Before You Go To Brazil
If you only learn 10 phrases in Portuguese before you go to Brazil, these slang terms are the ones to remember. You won’t be able to do much more than greet friends and order beers, but you’ll sound VERY local.
Learning Has Never Been So Easy! Become A Digital Nomad — After All, The Future Is Now
How is technology changing the way we learn? As pioneers in digital education, the Babbel team has some tips for using your apps wisely and living the digital nomad lifestyle.
7 Brazilian Gestures That Non-Brazilians Won’t Be Able To Guess
Why do Brazilians use so many hand gestures? Is this an exclusively Brazilian habit? Here are 7 common Brazilian gestures that might not translate easily.