Swear in Spanish Like a Local (Without Getting Slapped)
You’ve heard them muttered in movies and shouted in the streets, but do you really know what Spanish ‘palabrotas’ mean? This guide dives into the colourful, complex, and often hilarious…
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The Ghost of Spanish in the Philippines
For over 300 years, Spanish was the official language of the Philippines, but today it is a linguistic ghost. Its spirit survives not in widespread fluency, but in the unique…
Where is Esperanto Spoken?
Esperanto, the most successful constructed international auxiliary language, was invented in the late 19th century by L. L. Zamenhof with the intention of fostering harmony...
Exploring Spanish Literature: A Must-read List for Language Learners
Spanish literature is an enchanting world of vivid storytelling, passionate emotions, grand philosophies, and profound cultural history. As a Spanish language learner, you are in...
The Impact of Indigenous Languages on Spanish in Latin America
When the Spanish conquest began in the 15th century, the Latin American landscape was a vast mosaic of diverse indigenous communities, each with their unique...