Cultural Exchange Vocabulary

noun a constructed international auxiliary language

adjective relating to Esperanto or its speakers

• Esperanto is a constructed international auxiliary language that was created in the late 19th century.
• I've been learning Esperanto online to connect with speakers from around the world.
• Some people think Esperanto is a bit of a nerdy language to learn, but I find it fascinating.
• Learning Esperanto is like unlocking a secret code to communicate with people from different cultures.

noun a person of mixed European and Asian descent

adjective relating to or characteristic of Europe and Asia

• The Eurasian economic union aims to promote economic integration among member countries.
• My friend has a Eurasian background, with a mix of European and Asian heritage.
• That new restaurant serves a fusion cuisine that's totally Eurasian!
• The novel explores the Eurasian identity of the protagonist, caught between two worlds.

verb to mix or mingle together

• The different cultures intermingle in this diverse city.
• I love how the colors intermingle in this painting.
• The party was so fun, everyone was intermingling and having a great time.
• The emotions of joy and sorrow intermingle in my heart.

noun the action of moving from one place to another, typically over a long distance

verb to go from one place to another, typically over a long distance

• Traveling for business purposes can be quite exhausting but also rewarding.
• I love traveling to new places and exploring different cultures.
• I'm always down for some travel adventures, let's hit the road!
• Books can be a great way to travel to different worlds without leaving your home.

noun a person with whom one communicates online, typically through email or messaging

adjective relating to or characteristic of online communication with a pen pal

• I have been communicating with my e-pal from France for over a year now.
• My e-pal and I chat online every day about our favorite TV shows.
• I found a new e-pal on a social media platform and we instantly hit it off.
• In the digital age, having an e-pal can provide a sense of companionship and connection.

noun a portmanteau of 'Japanese' and 'English', referring to a mixture of Japanese and English languages or influences

verb to mix Japanese and English languages or influences

adjective describing something that combines Japanese and English elements

• The term 'Japlish' is often used to describe the mixture of Japanese and English languages.
• I find it funny when people try to speak Japlish by mixing Japanese and English words together.
• Japlish can be a fun way to communicate with friends who understand both languages.
• The restaurant's menu was a perfect example of Japlish, with English translations that were not quite accurate.

adjective describing something that is a combination of African and Asian characteristics or influences

• The Afro-Asian Conference focused on promoting economic cooperation between African and Asian countries.
• My friend's family has a beautiful Afro-Asian fusion wedding planned.
• I love listening to Afro-Asian music mixes, they always have the best beats.
• The painting showcased a beautiful Afro-Asian fusion of colors and styles.