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To ask to join beach volleyball in Barcelona, try Hola, ¿puedo jugar con vosotros? (Hi, can I play with you?). To ask about bathing conditions, use ¿Qué significa esta bandera? (What does this fl... more

Everyday Spanish · A1–B1 You can see the bread behind the counter, but the person serving is already waiting. Start with Hola. Una barra, por favor. (Hello. One long loaf, please.) Add a past... more

One table, several ways to pay. All prices in this illustration and exercise are fictional. Two coffees finished, one bill to settle. Say La cuenta, por favor. to ask f... more

A sign says Tomates: 3,20 €/kg. You want enough for a salad, not a whole kilo. Wait for your turn, then say Medio kilo de tomates, por favor. That means “Half a kilo of tomatoes, please”: 500 gra... more

Spanish at the counter · A1–B1 A gilda sits beside slices of bread topped with peppers; a chalkboard lists hot dishes behind the counter. Which do you order, and which can you take? Greet the... more

Start with Hola, una mesa para dos, por favor. Ask for la carta, then order with Para mí… and the dish name. If you want the fixed-price lunch, ask about the menú del día first. Those three steps... more

Hola, ¿qué tal? means “Hi, how are things?” It works with a friend; Buenos días is a useful opening at a shop counter. In Spain, choose tú for familiar, informal conversation and usted when the r... more

Galicia · A table-side Spanish guide · A1–B1 A wooden platter, rounds of octopus, red paprika and olive oil: that is the dish to look for when a menu says pulpo a la gallega. To order it, sta... more

The breakfast board says café + tostada. You know you want coffee and toast; the next decisions are milk, toppings, and size. A useful first order is Un café con leche y una tostada con tomate y ... more

Spanish customs · A1–B1 language guide The clock starts chiming, but someone says ¡Todavía no! (“Not yet!”). Why wait? In Spain’s famous New Year’s Eve tradition, the twelve grapes belong to ... more

Spanish at the table · A1–B1 The board lists patatas bravas three times: tapa, media ración, ración. You want potatoes for the table, not three different recipes. Choose the dish and the port... more

Holding a bag of apples and wondering whether to weigh it? Ask ¿Tengo que pesar la fruta aquí? (“Do I have to weigh the fruit here?”). In Spanish supermarkets, the answer depends on the shop: you... more

Barcelona phrase walk · A1–B1 You can point at the snack you want. The harder moment comes when the seller asks a question back. ¿Para llevar? means “To take away?” A simple Sí, para llevar, ... more

¿Tú tienes coche? and ¿Vos tenés auto? both ask “Do you have a car?” The first fits many conversations in Spain; the second fits Argentina. What changes most is how you say “you,” a handful of ev... more

For the classic chicken, rabbit and bean rice dish in Valencia, order paella valenciana, not simply “paella.” Before confirming, ask how many portions you must order, whether the price is per per... more

A bouchon lyonnais is a traditional Lyon restaurant known for convivial dining and local, often hearty dishes. Expect a compact menu rather than a generic French brasserie menu, and ask abou... more

When you meet an unfamiliar adult in France, start with vous. It is a polite, low-risk default. Move to tu with friends, children, and people who invite it. This is not a test with one perma... more

Usually, you do not need to add a standard percentage tip to a French restaurant bill. When a restaurant charges for service, its displayed prices include tax and service, signalled by prix ... more

French supermarkets are straightforward once you know what to look for: compare the price per kilo or litre on the shelf label, check whether loose produce needs a label from a scale, and ex... more

An apéro is a relaxed social moment before a meal: people gather to talk over drinks and a few small things to eat. The word is short for apéritif, but in everyday French it often describes ... more

At a French market, begin with bonjour, wait for your turn, say what and how much you would like, then let the seller guide the exchange. Prices and routines vary by stall, so a short questi... more

If you are invited to dinner in France, reply clearly, mention dietary needs early, ask what would help, and avoid arriving early. A small, thoughtful gift can be welcome, but the host and t... more

An original Webbu illustration of a fictional market scene. If you want the most recognisably Alsatian bites at Strasbourg's Christmas market, begin with bredle biscui... more

Short answer: at many Breton crêperies, a galette is the savoury buckwheat dish and a crêpe is the sweet wheat-flour dish. That is a helpful way to order, not an iron rule for every part of ... more

A vide-greniers is usually a community sale where people clear out used belongings; a brocante more often brings together professional second-hand dealers. In practice, event names overlap, ... more

La bise is a cheek-to-cheek greeting that some people use with friends, family, and acquaintances in France. It is not a test visitors have to pass. When you are unsure, say bonjour, watch t... more

To order food in France, greet the server, choose either a set menu or individual dishes à la carte, then say what you would like with Je vais prendre… or Pour moi…. An entrée is a starter, ... more

In a French fromagerie, you do not need to identify every wheel in the window. Say what you enjoy, when you will eat it, and how many people you are serving. A cheesemonger can then suggest ... more

The Galette des Rois is a cake shared around Epiphany in early January. A small fève is hidden inside, and the person who finds it is traditionally crowned king or queen for the day. In many... more

If you want a quick introduction to Nice through food, start with socca hot from the oven, a pan bagnat for lunch, and a slice of pissaladière to share or eat on the move. These are local specialiti... more

You did it. Three hundred and sixty-five days in a row. A full year of daily language practice, complete with a glowing streak counter and a trophy animation. You open the app, you feel proud, and the... more

You're reading a story in German and you hit a word you don't know. In a traditional setup, you'd open a new tab, type the word into Google Translate, try to figure out which of the five listed meanin... more

¡Buenos días! 📢 If you're reading this, you're probably curious about learning Spanish - or looking for a fresh way to keep improving. Either way, you're in the right place. Spanish is one of the most... more

You run a team, manage a budget, or write code that ships to production. You've navigated complex negotiations, built a career, and handled problems that would make most people quit. And now you open ... more

You've spent two hundred hours reviewing flashcards. You know that Hund means "dog." But can you use Hund in a sentence? Do you know it's masculine — der Hund? Do you know the plural — Hunde? Do you k... more

Your phone has 87 apps on it. You use maybe 12 of them regularly. Three of those are just different ways to order food. And now someone wants you to download another one — this time to learn a languag... more

You see a sentence in German. Der Hund liegt in der Sonne. And your brain immediately does what it's been trained to do: "The... dog... lies... in... the... sun." Word by word, left to right, like pas... more

If someone told you there was a language learning method that felt like entertainment, required no memorisation drills, and was backed by decades of research — you'd probably be sceptical. But that me... more

You just finished reading a short story in German. You understood most of it — or at least you think you did. But here's the uncomfortable question: if someone asked you right now what happened in tha... more

Imagine stepping onto a quiet Parisian street just after dawn. The air is cool, the cobblestones still damp, and then it hits you — the warm, buttery scent of fresh pastries drifting from an open door... more

One of the biggest challenges in language learning is keeping track of all the new words you encounter. You read a story, look up a dozen words, and by the next day half of them have slipped away. Sou... more

Bonjour! If you've been dreaming of learning French — or you've already started and want a more enjoyable way to practise — we have exciting news. French is now available on Webbu, and you can start r... more

As December arrives, German towns transform into winter wonderlands. Cobblestone streets glow with fairy lights, wooden market stalls line the squares, and the air fills with the warm scent of... more

Walking into a German bakery (Bäckerei) is a sensory experience - the smell of fresh bread, rows of golden rolls, and dark rye loaves stacked high. But what should you order? Germany has over 3,000 t... more

German articles change depending on the case, gender, and number - and while this might seem overwhelming at first, understanding the pattern is your key to German fluency. Unlike English, which uses... more

Hey there, language learners! We are announcing our new virtual mentor; It's like having your very own super-smart buddy to help you learn and grow your German language skills. So, what's this Virtu... more

Learning a language should be like exploring a treasure trove and to make it more exciting, we like delving into the culture of the countries involved. Take German, for example. As you grasp the langu... more

Learning a new language can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. Traditionally, language learning involves grammar drills, repetitive apps, and monotonous vocabulary exercises. However, there is a... more