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Tips for Solo Camping

Anyone Can Solo Camp Before I opened my eyes, I heard the subtle roll of thunder and the pitter-patter of rain. Read More >>

5 Dating Differences Between Americans and Europeans

Rebecca Dossantos

Deciphering Dating Culture: Europe vs America As the world gets smaller, more and more people are connecting across cultures. Interacting with people from various places has become commonplace in today's world. Read More >>

Languages of Africa, the Caribbean, and Beyond

Emily Taylor

February is Black History Month here in the USA, so for this Word Nerd blog post, we’ll be learning about and hearing, a few of the languages of Africa, America, and the Caribbean. Read More >>

How to Write a Love Letter in Italian – 28 Ways to Say I Love You

Rebecca Dossantos

Express Yourself Romantically in the Most Romantic Language on the Planet! Read More >>

Words for Love Around the World – The Linguistics of Love

Emily Taylor

How to Say "I Love You" in Different Languages - Word Nerd Series Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching here in the States, today on Word Nerd we're going to dive into the words for love in different languages. Read More >>

French Winter Soup Recipes – The Ultimate Cold Weather Comfort Food

Kévin Rocheron

Get Cozy & Warm With Our Easy, Traditional French Winter Soups No matter your favorite vegetable, you’ll find what you’re looking for in these three French winter soups. Read More >>

Do Animals Have Language? Differences Between Human Language & Animal Communication

Erin Donnelly

How is Human Language Different From Animal Communication Systems In the 1960s, linguist Charles Hockett identified a set of "design features" to distinguish human language from animal communication systems. Read More >>

Québécois: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Canadian French

Siobhan Wood

What Are the Differences Between Canadian French and European French? Read More >>

Chinese Lunar New Year Vocabulary and Phrases Explained – Word Nerd

Emily Taylor

Top Mandarin Chinese Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) Greetings and Expressions Welcome to the Pimsleur Word Nerd Blog Series! Read More >>

Why Do Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian Seem So Similar? 8 Most Common Questions Answered

Madison Rittenhouse

How Similar are Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian? Read More >>

How to Negotiate in a Latin American Market

Nate Van Haute

Essential Tips and Phrases for Bargaining in Latin America “¡Pásele joven! Read More >>

Must-Know Spanish Soccer Terms

Rebecca Dossantos

Essential Spanish Soccer Expressions and Vocabulary Real Madrid vs. Read More >>

Famous Idioms Around the World: 20 Hilarious Expressions in Different Languages

Madison Rittenhouse

20 Funny Everyday Phrases in Different Languages As a polyglot and avid traveler, people often ask me “What are some common sayings in other languages?” or “What are funny phrases in other countries?” And the grammar monster in my head screams “They’re called idioms!”. Read More >>

The Pimsleur Language Blog

Tips for Solo Camping

5 Dating Differences Between Americans and Europeans

Languages of Africa, the Caribbean, and Beyond

How to Write a Love Letter in Italian – 28 Ways to Say I Love You

Words for Love Around the World – The Linguistics of Love

French Winter Soup Recipes – The Ultimate Cold Weather Comfort Food

Do Animals Have Language? Differences Between Human Language & Animal Communication

Québécois: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Canadian French

Chinese Lunar New Year Vocabulary and Phrases Explained – Word Nerd

Why Do Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian Seem So Similar? 8 Most Common Questions Answered

How to Negotiate in a Latin American Market

Must-Know Spanish Soccer Terms

Famous Idioms Around the World: 20 Hilarious Expressions in Different Languages

Learn a New Language in 2020 and Reap the Benefits

How Language Shapes the Way We Think and See the World

Celebrate Your Family Heritage

7 Language Learning Tips to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution

A European City for Each Month of the New Year

Africa’s “Little Italy” Christmas Celebration! Eritrean Italian

Christmas in France with Traditional French Winter Cocktail Recipe