Language Learning

Hike Machu Picchu in 6 Days – Trekking the Inca Trail

The legendary Inca Trail is what many aspiring Machu Picchu visitors imagine when they daydream about setting foot in the ancient city, high in the Peruvian Andes and looming above the valley of the Río Urubamba. Read More >>

Visit Norway and Find Koselig

Emily Taylor

Visit Norway The Land of Koselig Recently, as part of an extended tour of the Nordic countries, I had the opportunity to visit Norway. 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 >>

Spanish Cognates – Words You Already Know From English (Plus False Cognates!)

Madison Rittenhouse

What Are Cognates? Words That are Spelled the Same in Spanish and English If you want to learn Spanish or any language for that matter, a good tip is to identify the language’s cognates - the vocabulary you already know! Cognates are words that have common etymological origins, a.k.a. words that are spelled the same in Spanish and English or have only slight alterations. Read More >>

Taking a Taxi in Beijing – Understanding the Beijing Hua Dialect

Marcella De Rosa

Taking a Taxi in Beijing: the Beijing Hua So, you have finally arrived in China, and want to take a taxi to your hotel or other destination. 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 >>

Cumbia – Pimsleur’s Guide to Latin Music

Madison Rittenhouse

Welcome back to our series on exploring Latin culture and language through music! Read More >>

Merengue – Pimsleur’s Guide to Latin Music

Madison Rittenhouse

Welcome back to our series on exploring Latin culture and language through music! Read More >>

Russian Winter Holiday Traditions

Alesya Nekrasova

Russian Winter Holiday traditions and celebrations are the longest and most anticipated of the year, running from the end of December until mid-January. The Russian New Year's and Russian Orthodox Christmas season is marked with what a Westerner would call a Christmas tree, but in Russia is called a "New Year Tree," Novogodnyaya Yolka. Read More >>

A Brazilian New Year’s Eve: Fun Traditions & Superstitions

Madison Rittenhouse

A Brazilian New Year’s Eve: Fun Traditions & Superstitions Have you ever heard the Portuguese expression Ano novo, vida nova? Read More >>

How to Say Merry Christmas in 25 Different Languages – Including Klingon!

Pimsleur Team

How to Say Merry Christmas in 25 Different Languages We at Pimsleur wish you multilingual tidings of good cheer this holiday season. Read More >>

Bachata – Pimsleur’s Guide to Latin Music

Rebecca Dossantos

Welcome back to our series on exploring Latin culture and language through music! Read More >>

Christmas in Brazil: Learn Brazilian Holiday Traditions and Expressions

Rebecca Dossantos

Ever wondered how Christmas in Brazil is celebrated? Read More >>

Reggaeton – Pimsleur’s Guide to Latin Music

Rebecca Dossantos

We continue our Latin music series with a deep-dive into the origins of Reggaeton, what the Reggaeton Beat is, and where Reggaeton is heading! Read More >>

Salsa – Pimsleur’s Guide to Latin Music

Rebecca Dossantos

I’m sure you’ll agree that no matter where you are, Latin music is gaining speed on billboards everywhere. Read More >>

Navigating French Slang – Verlan

Paolo Dagonnier

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

Pimsleur French Level 1 Update – Not Your Mother’s French Lessons

Lisbet Beryl Weir

Languages are constantly evolving and reflecting changes in the societies that speak and write them. The French language is no exception. Just as first names like Georges or Jacqueline are no longer first picks for French babies, the French you hear spoken in France today is not the same French you heard 20 or more years ago, and certainly no longer the language you may have learned in school, even though the grammar is still largely the same. Read More >>

Can Drinking 4 Glasses of Water a Day Double Language Learning?

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Amazing New Study Reveals Secret to Faster Language Learning Researchers have long considered language learning to be a combination of the right method and a motivated student, but one researcher may have discovered the hidden key to unlocking second language proficiency. Read More >>