Culture Archives | The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/tag/culture/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:38:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Your Next Obsession: Step into the World of Korean Webtoons https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/korean-webtoons/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/korean-webtoons/#respond Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:08:21 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28210 Your Guide to the Best of Korean Digital Comics These days, it’s easier than ever to access all kinds of media with the help of modern technology; by opening a search engine or a mobile app, we have the power to access a seemingly endless amount of content that we wouldn’t be aware of otherwise. Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/korean-webtoons/feed/ 0 Valentine Traditions and Sweetheart Nicknames Around the World https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/valentines-day-traditions-around-the-world/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/valentines-day-traditions-around-the-world/#respond Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:55:05 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28177 Valentine’s Day: The Day of International Love Valentine’s Day in the United States has come to be known as the ultimate commercial holiday: candy hearts, dozens of roses, cute cards, champagne, and, of course, chocolate! Ours isn’t just a romantic holiday, but one that’s widely celebrated between families and at schools. If you’ve ever wondered Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/valentines-day-traditions-around-the-world/feed/ 0 Lunar New Year 2023 – Year of the Rabbit https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-lunar-new-year/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-lunar-new-year/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:59:00 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=2655 China’s Spring Festival – Chun jie (春节) Chinese festivals are based on the traditional lunar calendar. The Chinese New Year, known as the Spring Festival or chun jie (春节), is the year’s most important festival. The holiday marks the end of the coldest days of winter and the anticipation of spring and fresh beginnings. It Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-lunar-new-year/feed/ 0 New Year’s Resolutions Around the World https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/resolutions-around-the-world/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/resolutions-around-the-world/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:07:00 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28118 Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Some surveys show that around 38% of U.S. adults do, but only about 9% of people successfully keep them. The most common resolutions involve developing healthier habits, starting new hobbies, and being more generous. Why do people choose this time of year to make big changes? Let’s dive into Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/resolutions-around-the-world/feed/ 0 Brazilian Music Essentials – 6 Musical Genres You Won’t Find Outside of Brazil https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/brazilian-music-essentials/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/brazilian-music-essentials/#respond Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:19:16 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=26797 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. Nowhere is this mix of cultures as evident as in its music.  Music feels like the soul of Brazil—It is everywhere.  You could be at Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/brazilian-music-essentials/feed/ 0 8 Common Spanish Words That Have No English Translation https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-words-with-no-translation/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-words-with-no-translation/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:39:17 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27787 Spanish Words You Can’t Translate to English When you start learning Spanish, starting with the basics is important. Learn enough vocabulary and grammar to have simple conversations, practice your communication skills, and fine-tune your pronunciation. The beginning of the language learning journey is an exciting time. The fun really starts once you’ve covered the basics, Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-words-with-no-translation/feed/ 0 A Merry, Italian Christmas – Holiday Traditions You’ll Love https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/italian-christmas-traditions/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/italian-christmas-traditions/#respond Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:03:59 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27660 Christmas in Italy is a big, big deal. Christmas holidays are approaching. From the south to the north, and passing through the center, people across “lo Stivale” (the Boot) are getting ready to celebrate Christmas (il Natale) with their loved ones. Read on to learn about the most important Italian Christmas Traditions (tradizioni natalizie), popular Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/italian-christmas-traditions/feed/ 0 What’s Your Zodiac Sign in Spanish – ¿Cuál Es Tu Signo? https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-zodiac-signs/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-zodiac-signs/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:46:01 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27553 Your Spanish Zodiac Sign You probably already know it in English, but can you talk about it in Spanish?  A lot of people know their zodiac signs (signos de zodiaco), even if they don’t know the meaning behind them. Maybe you’ve encountered online quizzes or memes that also poke fun at certain signs. Nowadays, zodiac Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-zodiac-signs/feed/ 0 10 Spanish Singers to Listen to While You Learn https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-singers/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-singers/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:40:43 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27270 Will Listening to Spanish Language Music Help You Learn Spanish? Learning a new language can be difficult, but there are a few ways to make the process a little easier (and more fun!). Spanish is one of the most popular languages to learn and more and more people continue to learn it year after year. Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-singers/feed/ 0 The Best Chinese Palace Dramas to Binge-Watch and Learn Mandarin https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-palace-dramas/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-palace-dramas/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:21:10 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27206 Learn Mandarin With Netflix and Historical Chinese TV Shows I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the best way to learn a language is to do things in it. Especially things you enjoy. And who doesn’t enjoy a good Netflix and chill session? So if you’re looking for a new show to get Read More >>

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