Dialectology

Why is Brazilian Portuguese So Different?

It's not just the musical accent. The divergence of Brazilian Portuguese from its European parent is a fascinating story of…

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What’s the Difference: ‘Você’ vs. ‘Tu’

Ever been stumped by the Portuguese 'tu' vs. 'você'? This great pronoun divide separates not just countries, but regions within…

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European vs Brazilian: Which Should You Learn?

Planning to learn Portuguese but stuck on which version to choose? European and Brazilian Portuguese have distinct differences in sound,…

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A World Tour of the Portuguese Language

It's not just Brazil and Portugal! Join us on a linguistic journey to Angola, Mozambique, Macau, and beyond to discover…

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Sicilian Isn’t Italian: The Truth About Dialects

Ever wondered why someone from Milan can't understand a Sicilian farmer? It's not just a thick accent; they're often speaking…

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Austrian vs. German: What’s Different?

Think German is just German? Think again! From a melodic "singsong" accent to calling potatoes "earth apples" (Erdäpfel), the Austrian…

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What is ‘Low German’ (Plattdüütsch)?

Ever heard the term 'Low German' and assumed it was just a folksy dialect? Discover the truth about *Plattdüütsch*, a…

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Is Quebec French *Really* French?

Many travelers, armed with their Parisian French, are surprised by the language they hear in Montreal or Quebec City. While…

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Gallo-Romance: The Tongues of Ancient Gaul

Beyond the familiar sound of Parisian French lies a hidden linguistic world born from Latin's encounter with ancient Gaul. The…

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How Many Romance Languages Are There Really?

How many Romance languages are there? The simple answer is five—Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian—but the real story is…

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