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The Ultimate Guide to Romance Languages

Ever wonder what connects the Spanish of Madrid, the French of Montreal, and the Italian of Rome? Journey back in…

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Puerto Rican Spanish: A Guide to the Lingo

From the musical way the 'r' melts into an 'l' to the joyful shout of '¡Wepa!', Puerto Rican Spanish is…

3 months ago

The Great Banana Debate: A Spanish Word Guide

Ordering a banana in Spanish seems simple, but it can lead to some delicious confusion. Is it a `plátano`, `banana`,…

3 months ago

Spain vs. Mexico: 10 Words You’ll Get Wrong

Think 'coche' is just a car? Or that ordering a 'torta' in Mexico City will get you a slice of…

3 months ago

Your Guide to Spanish Music & Dance

From the raw, emotional communication of a Flamenco performance to the unified circle of a Catalan Sardana, Spain's cultural identity…

3 months ago

The History of Spanish Influence in America

Long before the English arrived, Spanish explorers and settlers left an indelible mark on the landscape and language of North…

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The Moorish Legacy: Arab Influence on Spain

For over 700 years, the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andalus was a beacon of culture and science in Europe, leaving an…

3 months ago

The Double Negatives of Afrikaans

Ever heard an Afrikaans speaker say "Ek praat nie Afrikaans nie" and wondered about that extra "nie"? This seemingly redundant…

3 months ago

Why Icelandic Creates New Words, Not Borrows Them

While English readily borrows words, Icelandic takes a different path, deliberately creating new terms from its Old Norse roots. This…

3 months ago

The Colonist’s Dictionary, The People’s Voice

Colonial-era dictionaries and grammars, once crafted as tools of control to convert and assimilate Indigenous peoples, carry a profound irony.…

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