Learning Guides

On one hand, you’ve got ‘u.’ On the other, you’ve got ‘ou.’

Want to succumb to the charms of Portuguese? We have tips to help you start speaking the language more easily.

Learn about the plaza that was once hosted a world’s fair, as well as the cast of Star Wars.

For when you’re tired of just saying ‘me gusta’ about everything.

Learn about the cities in Mexico that are recognized for their beauty, history and traditions.

It’s a tough sound to master, but you can always fake it until you make it.

It’s not all “gabagool.” Here’s a fun collection of words invented by Italian-American immigrants during the past century.

Is it difficult to learn Italian? Maybe you just need some hints to help you succeed. Here are our 5 very specific tips for learning Italian, from a linguist and Italian native speaker!

Etymology: an exact science? Not if you consider the questionable origins of certain words put forward by folk etymology.

Let’s take a linguistic journey through the Spanish of Spain from decades past.

Small talk is kind of a big deal when you’re trying to master the nuances of English.

In Italian, modality is expressed by the verbs volere, potere and dovere. Here’s a guide to how these everyday modal verbs work.