Pick up French while playing cards!

Often the French get a bad wrap for being ‘rude’, but that’s only because tourists come up and ask if they can “speak english”, without even attempting a proper hello. Learn the basics, pay your respects and see the real side of French hospitality. Worst case, you’ll be able to ask where the ‘toilette’ is, without resorting to pointing at your crotch like an imbecile.

This deck includes 54 French translations essential for travellers who want to immerse themselves in the culture they're exploring - from everyday greetings and introductions, to eating out, moving around, or finding a place to stay. Practical phrases are accompanied by easy-to-learn pronunciation.

The Met houses more than 5,000 years of art from around the globe, ranging from antiquity to the present day. An engaging introduction to The Met collection, this deck features a handpicked selection of must-see works. Highlights include the Temple of Dendur (completed by 10 B.C.), The Unicorn Rests in a Garden (1495–1505), Young Woman with a Water Pitcher (ca. 1662) by Vermeer, Hokusai’s The Great Wave (ca.1830–32), Winslow Homer’s Boys in a Dory (1873), among others.

What better way to learn the language of art than with The Met, home to 5,000 years of art and artifacts? From Animals to Armor to the Arts of Asia, our decks feature a selection of the magnificent treasures housed within this world-famous museum. Available in 9 styles each deck contains 52 of The Met’s most compelling exhibits along with key trivia.

Mandarin is spoken by more people on the planet than any other language - four times more than English! If you’re wanting to navigate the globe, then having at least a few words to pull out of your arsenal will come in handy. And, if you’re thinking of exploring China, knowing more is a must. Finding fluent English speakers outside of major cities can be harder than finding the lost city of Shi Cheng.

Ancient Greeks often gathered for decadent banquets called symposia. Not only an occasion for thinking and philosophising, the symposium was also a place for enjoying wine, song and romance. Thousands of years later and the lifestyle remains much the same. Learn some Greek and join in on this ancient form of hedonism next time youre travelling the islands.