Phrases like “A bad workman always blames his tools” and “All that glitters is not gold” have two things in common. First, they have been consistently used across several English-speaking generations. And second, not many of us know where they come from. Now that you’ve finally decided to study Spanish, what about doing things differently(…)
The Viral Polyglot Reporter and Other Multilingual Celebrities
On Tuesday 22nd February, a video of an Associated Press journalist became globally viral while covering the conflict between Ukraine and Russia from Kyiv, which he has presented in no less than six different languages. Today, we will tell you how Crowther became an Internet sensation overnight and we’ll take a look at other multilingual(…)
2 Reasons Why Polish Is Difficult (And 3 Why It’s Not)
If you have tried learning the Polish language, you have probably realized that it is not an easy task. Its consonants feel harsh on an English speaker’s tongue and choosing the right word endings can give you headaches. But worry not! It may take you some more time to learn Polish than Spanish, for example.(…)
Brazilian vs. European Portuguese: Which One Should I Learn?
The Portuguese language originated, as its name indicates, in Portugal. However, after several years of colonialism, it spread to almost every corner of the world, from Macau to Brazil. With the passing of time, the language started to develop differently in each place in nearly every aspect, like phonology, spelling, and vocabulary. Although there are(…)
Top 3 Shows You Need to See for Argentinian Slang
Argentinian speech is not just full of unique intonation and pronunciation, but lots of slang and colloquial phrases, as well. If you ever hang out with Argentinians and do not understand half of what they are saying, even if you speak Spanish, do not feel bad; you are not alone! Instead, let us help. We(…)
