Language Learning Archives | The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/tag/language-learning-2/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:27:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 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/habit-hack-language-learning/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 10 Spanish Tongue Twisters To Perfect Your Pronunciation https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-tongue-twisters/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-tongue-twisters/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:28:02 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28053 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. From sounds that don’t exist in English – like the rolling r sound – to words with tricky vowels, even the most diligent language learner may change Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-tongue-twisters/feed/ 0 How to Learn Korean on YouTube https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/best-korean-youtube/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/best-korean-youtube/#respond Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:33:16 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27963 Can You Learn Korean from YouTube? Yes! Interest in Korean language and culture has exploded the past few years. K-Pop bands like BTS and BLACKPINK have found huge success around the world and series like Squid Game have taught everyone tidbits about Korean culture (dalgona, anyone?). If you’re interested in learning some Korean or brushing Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/best-korean-youtube/feed/ 0 How to Say “I Love You” in Italian https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/ltalian-love-vocabulary/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/ltalian-love-vocabulary/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:10:44 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27903 Pop quiz: what’s the most romantic language in the world? If you answered Italian, you’re in the vast majority! Italian, one of the primary Romance languages, has long been considered the “language of love.” That’s partly due to the tongue’s lyrical, almost melodic structure and the country’s association with St. Valentine’s Day.Let’s take a look Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/ltalian-love-vocabulary/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 9 Free Websites to Improve Your Spanish https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/websites-to-learn-spanish/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/websites-to-learn-spanish/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:58:06 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27447 How to Learn Spanish Online There’s no “right” way to learn Spanish. If your goal is to be fluent, you’ll most likely use several different tools and resources throughout your language-learning journey, and that’s a good thing. There are a many different Spanish apps, podcasts, and websites available to help you learn the language, but Read More >>

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