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How Roman Soldiers Spread Their Language

The spread of Latin wasn't just the work of poets and senators; it was carried across Europe on the hobnailed…

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What’s the Hardest Romance Language to Learn?

While most language learners ask about the easiest Romance language, we're flipping the script to find the toughest. From the…

10 months ago

From Rome to Romania: A History of Romance

Ever wonder how the Latin of Roman soldiers evolved into languages as diverse as French, Spanish, and Romanian? We trace…

10 months ago

Can You Learn Two Romance Languages at Once?

It’s a tempting thought for any language enthusiast: why not learn Spanish and Italian at the same time? Their shared…

10 months ago

Can a Spaniard Actually Understand an Italian?

Ever wondered if a Spanish speaker from Madrid could chat with an Italian from Rome without a dictionary? We explore…

10 months ago

Why French Sounds So Weird (Even to Italians)

Ever wondered why French, a Romance language, sounds nothing like its siblings Spanish or Italian? The secret lies in a…

10 months ago

Spain’s NYE Secret: The 12 Grapes of Luck

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, Spaniards frantically eat 12 grapes for good luck in a tradition…

10 months ago

Beyond Bulls: Spain’s Most Epic Festivals

Think Spanish festivals are just about running with bulls? Think again. From the fiery political satire of Valencia's Las Fallas…

10 months ago

Is the Siesta a Myth? Spain’s Nap Culture

** Everyone thinks Spain shuts down for a daily nap, but is the siesta a reality or a romantic myth?…

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Swahili’s 18 Noun Classes

Forget the simple "he" or "she" of European languages. Swahili categorizes its nouns into at least 18 different classes, a…

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