Latin America

10 Spanish Tongue Twisters To Perfect Your Pronunciation

Level up Your Spanish Pronunciation with these Hilarious Spanish Tongue Twisters Pronunciation is one of the most difficult aspects of learning any language, and Spanish is no exception. Read More >>

Brazilian Music Essentials – 6 Musical Genres You Won’t Find Outside of Brazil

Ramsay Lewis

The Best of Brazilian Music - Bossa Nova and Beyond Brazil has an extremely rich culture, with roots in it's indigenous peoples, a large African diaspora, and several European nations. Read More >>

8 Common Spanish Words That Have No English Translation

Chad Emery

Spanish Words You Can't Translate to English When you start learning Spanish, starting with the basics is important. Read More >>

Spanish Idioms – The Best Way to Sound Like a Native

Mamen Nicolás Alba

How to Use Spanish Idioms in a Conversation Imagine that you have been invited to a lunch work meeting in Madrid. Read More >>

10 Spanish Singers to Listen to While You Learn

Chad Emery

Will Listening to Spanish Language Music Help You Learn Spanish? 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 >>

50 Basic Portuguese Greetings with Slang Equivalents

Madison Rittenhouse

How to Say Hello in Portuguese: Guide to Brazilian Portuguese Greetings Are you new to the Portuguese language, traveling to Brazil for the first time, or just curious about the sixth-most spoken language in the world? Read More >>

South American Wines: Vocabulary, Regions, Tasting Tips, and More

Ramsay Lewis

A Tour of South American Wine Regions and Spanish Wine Vocabulary Yes, it’s hard to beat French wine. Read More >>

Colombian Slang Terms by Region: From Greetings to Insults to Love!

Madison Rittenhouse

“¡Quiubo ‘mano!” “Qué hacés, pues?” “Es que eso es una chimba” What do these Colombian slang words mean? 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 >>

The Literal Translation of Latin American Country Names

Madison Rittenhouse

Why Brazil is Called Brazil: Fascinating Origins of Latin American Country Names Have you ever wondered why Brazil is called Brazil? Read More >>

5 Fun Brazilian Games to Play with Friends and Family (Anytime!)

Ramsay Lewis

Looking for engaging games to liven up any gathering, whether you're connecting with loved ones virtually or getting together in person? Read More >>

6 Delightful Brazilian Portuguese Holiday Phrases Idioms, and Jokes

Ramsay Lewis

Brazilians love to celebrate, and never more so than during the holiday season. Read More >>

Fun Latin American Holiday Traditions – Get Into the Spirit

Ramsay Lewis

7 Latino Christmas Traditions It’s that time of year. Read More >>

Zoom Backgrounds to Celebrate Day of the Dead and Halloween!

Pimsleur Team

¡Feliz Día De Los Muertos! Read More >>

Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls – Creepy Calaveritas!

Ramsay Lewis

Celebrate Día De Los Muertos - with Sugar Skulls and Day of the Dead Movies They are sweet, colorful, and one of the most iconic symbols of Día De Los Muertos. Read More >>

Tropicália: The Most Important Musical Movement You’ve Never Heard Of

Ramsay Lewis

Learn Portuguese While Discovering Tropicália — Brazil’s Legendary Musical Revolution Portuguese is the fifth most spoken language in the world, with almost 200 million native speakers in Brazil alone. Read More >>

What is Cinco de Mayo? Facts, History and Amazing Margarita & Mole Poblano Recipes

Emily Taylor

History of Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla Though Cinco de Mayo may call to mind images of booze-soaked co-ed parties, few know the true history behind this Mexican national holiday; to honor the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, or Batalla de Puebla, which occurred on May 5th, 1862. Read More >>