Language Learning

The Speech Sounds that Make English Hard to Learn

Uncommon English Speech Sounds that Make the Language Unique Learning how English compares to other languages can actually help us learn other languages. Read More >>

Main Differences Between Latin American Spanish and Spain Spanish

Mamen Nicolás Alba

Spanish is spoken as a native language by more than 500 million people, which makes it second only to Mandarin Chinese as the most spoken language in the world. Read More >>

How to Say I Love You in Spanish

Chad Emery

Ways to Express Love and Friendship in Spanish It can be hard to express your feelings. Read More >>

Beyond Grammar: 5 Cultural Tips to Take Your Spanish to the Next Level

Chad Emery

Learning Spanish is about more than memorizing enough grammar and vocabulary to communicate. Read More >>

Speak Like a Spaniard with Castellano Street Slang

Chad Emery

Spanish Slang Words You'll Only Hear in Spain Even though the Spanish language is the same wherever you go, learning a specific variation of Spanish (Mexican, Colombian, Puerto Rican, etc.) can give you a cultural insight into a specific country. Read More >>

54+ Easy and Effective Ways to Learn a Language

Ramsay Lewis

You want to learn a language. Read More >>

Spanish Accent Marks – The Essential Rules

Mamen Nicolás Alba

When and How to Use Accent Marks in Spanish In Spanish, the spelling of two words may look exactly the same except for one tiny detail: an accent mark. Read More >>

Ultimate Spanish Small Talk Guide for Any Situation

Madison Rittenhouse

Easy Spanish Conversation Starters Picture this: You enter a room full of people you’ve never met before. Read More >>

Spring Zoom Backgrounds From Around the World

Pimsleur Team

It's Time to Give Your Zoom Backgrounds A Fresh Spring Update! Read More >>

How to Make a Bullet Journal Your Secret Weapon for Language Learning

Ramsay Lewis

I started bullet journaling in November this past year and I’m obsessed. Read More >>

How to Pick Up Portuguese Using Your Spanish Skills

Hailey Ingeman

Did you know that Spanish and Portuguese are the closest two of the Romance languages, sharing 89% of the same vocabulary? Read More >>

Important Spanish Prepositions: When to Use De vs A

Hailey Ingeman

Currently, over 580 million people across the globe speak Spanish as either their primary, secondary, or even tertiary language! Read More >>

7 Brazilian Portuguese Tongue Twisters To Perfect Your Pronunciation

Ramsay Lewis

Tongue twisters are a super way to challenge your tongue’s muscle memory, learn new words, and improve your pronunciation. Read More >>

New Year’s Resolution for 2021 – Learn a Language This Year

Ramsay Lewis

Yes, I know: You always make New Year’s resolutions, but you only actually stick with them until February. Read More >>

How To Say Merry Christmas in Different Languages including Klingon! Infographic

Pimsleur Team

Send Your Holiday Greetings Around the World...or the Universe! Read More >>

Holiday Songs That Are Classics Around the Globe – Playlist

Ramsay Lewis

It’s one of the first signs that the holiday season is approaching—you start to hear Christmas carols on the radio, at the mall, and even at the gym. Read More >>

Holiday Zoom Backgrounds From Around the World

Pimsleur Team

Deck the Virtual Halls and Celebrate Your Love of Language, Heritage, and Travel with Our Fun and Festive Zoom Backgrounds Virtually celebrating the holidays again this year? Read More >>

Fail Your Way to Success: The 5 Best—and Worst—Language Mistakes to Make

Ramsay Lewis

Why You Need to Make Mistakes to Learn a Language Making Language Mistakes Can be Painful I’ve lived in Brazil for over a year now, and I still feel embarrassed when I forget how to say, “It was nice to meet you.” in Portuguese. Read More >>