Culture

Before visiting Lima, I read a Lonely Planet description that the city is “one part southern Cali doused with a heavy dose of America Latina.” The short description came to mind as I overlooked the cliffs of Miraflores, rocks that so closely resembled the cliffs of Palos Verdes in L.A., a mere 4,000 miles away. Read More >>

Spanish Arabic Cognates - Common Spanish Words Derived From Arabic

Madison Rittenhouse

These 25 Spanish Words Actually Come from Arabic… Here’s Why. Read More >>

A Weekend in Amsterdam - Wanderers Guide to the Dutch Capital

Alexandra Bornhoft

A weekend in Amsterdam is barely enough time to scratch its surface. Read More >>

Top 15 Digital Nomad Destinations for Language Nerds

Madison Rittenhouse

With 50% of the U.S. Read More >>

Miami Food Tour Part 2 – Learn Spanish Through Food

Madison Rittenhouse

Miami, Florida- Art deco, roller blades, and one of the biggest Latino areas in the U.S. Read More >>

Learning Spanish Through Food: A Miami Adventure

Madison Rittenhouse

Learn Spanish by Discovering Latin American Cuisine in Miami Miami: sunny beaches, the SkyRise, and a melting pot of Latin Americans. Read More >>

Portuguese Soccer Expressions that Brazilians Use Every Day

Madison Rittenhouse

Brazil! Read More >>

Beginner’s Guide to Snowboarding in the Swiss Alps

Molly Shunney

First-Time Snowboarding Tips Spring is probably the best time of year to learn to snowboard. Read More >>

Spanish Texting Abbreviations and Slang

Rebecca Dossantos

A Quick and Easy Guide to Texting Abbreviations in Spanish! Read More >>

Speak Your Love’s Language – How to Say “I Love You” Around the World

Terri Judd

How to Say "I Love You" in 20 Different Languages Declare your love this Valentine’s Day by showing your special someone that you speak their language. Read More >>

Christmas Trivia and How to Say Merry Christmas in Different Languages

Pimsleur Team

It’s that most wonderful time of the year again – chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sleigh bells ringing, children hoping they make the nice (not naughty) list again. Read More >>

Christmas in Prague

Molly Shunney

Christmas in Prague: The City of a Hundred Spires. Read More >>

Navigating French Slang – Verlan

Paolo Dagonnier

Trop relou, j’ai pas pu aller à la teuf hier! Read More >>

How Latin Dancing Can Help You Learn to Speak Spanish

Brian Amador

There are many challenges for an English speaker trying to learn how to speak Spanish. Read More >>

What is Poisson D’Avril Tradition?

Robert Paris Riger

What is the Poisson D'Avril Tradition? Read More >>

Learn Russian Culture: Cold & Flu Cures

Mariah Astulfi

Russian Folk Remedies & Cures Wintertime is the season of sickness when colds and the flu run rampant through the population (the perfect time to learn Russian tucked under the covers!). With their bitterly cold, endless winters, the Russians know this better than anyone and have perfected an assortment of effective treatments to ward off sneezing, coughing, fevers, and sore throats without resorting to a doctor or pharmacy visit. If you are going to learn Russian, knowing some classic home remedies will surely impress any native speaker. Read More >>

Long German Words German Learners Should Know

admin

Just like the last two minutes of a football game, film credits, or waiting for a doctor, German words can sometimes last for longer than expected. Read More >>

How to Learn Chinese by Watching TV

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Can you learn Chinese by watching TV? Read More >>

“No way! I Read a study, and the only foreign language they say to learn is Mandarin.”

Robert Paris Riger

Let’s face it; things might be looking up in the U.S. if a group of high school seniors going out on the town on a Friday night....

Language in Literature: Phillip Kerr’s Brunetti Mysteries

Robert Paris Riger

For me the next best thing to travel is reading books set in other countries, particularly books like Kerr’s where the way the language is spoken is...