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Let’s Party! Common Spanish Phrases for Your Next Fiesta

Rebecca Dossantos — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:15:31 +0000

Although language and culture can be a barrier between countries, there is one universal concept that transcends all differences: people love to party. Whether you are traveling to a Spanish speaking country for vacation, relaxing for a bit on a work trip, or even just meeting with people at home from different backgrounds, you want to Read More >>

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Nonna Cures: Traditional Italian Folk Remedies for Colds and Flu

Rebecca Dossantos — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:37:13 +0000

Italian Home Remedies and Health Tips to Combat Influenza, Colds, and Other Everyday Ailments If there’s one thing that can throw a wrench in your daily activities, it’s getting sick. From a simple cold to flu, being sick can be a real pain. Luckily, there are many home remedies that clear illnesses up in no Read More >>

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5 Dating Differences Between Americans and Europeans

Rebecca Dossantos — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:31:29 +0000

Deciphering Dating Culture: Europe vs America As the world gets smaller, more and more people are connecting across cultures. Interacting with people from various places has become commonplace in today’s world. But this increase in interaction hasn’t necessarily reduced the nuanced cultural differences among people. This holds especially true when dating someone from a different Read More >>

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How to Write a Love Letter in Italian – 28 Ways to Say I Love You

Rebecca Dossantos — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Express Yourself Romantically in the Most Romantic Language on the Planet! Valentine’s Day is upon us. What better way to show your Italian love than with a love letter in Italian! Love letters are timeless and one of the most romantic forms of communication. And the Italians popularized the method of love through their language Read More >>

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Must-Know Spanish Soccer Terms

Rebecca Dossantos — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:45:39 +0000

Essential Spanish Soccer Expressions and Vocabulary Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona. The most highly anticipated rivalry match-up of any La Liga season. These two teams are as different as night and day, and so are their fans. But there is ONE thing that connects them all…Spanish! With this year’s soccer season in full swing, we’re here to Read More >>

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Learn a New Language in 2020 and Reap the Benefits

Rebecca Dossantos — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:30:58 +0000

Advance Your Career, Boost Creativity, Slow Cognitive Aging or Improve Problem-Solving Skills. Whatever Your Goal, Learning a New Language is the Key In today’s day and age, almost everything is global. Business, music and media, technology, fashion – you name it. As our world becomes increasingly globalized and connected, you may encounter more and more Read More >>

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7 Language Learning Tips to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution

Rebecca Dossantos — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:00:58 +0000

Is your New Year’s Resolution to learn a new language in 2020? Ah … technology! Lucky for you, we live in a time where our digital devices can be bent to serve our will. Foreign language learning is available everywhere in nearly unlimited formats. So banish your excuses and dive right into your New Year’s language Read More >>

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Africa’s “Little Italy” Christmas Celebration! Eritrean Italian

Rebecca Dossantos — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:15:37 +0000

Celebrate Christmas Twice in the African Country of Eritrea When people think of Africa, images of leaping antelope, arid deserts, vast savannahs, and rich cultures come to mind. Not to mention, Africa also hosts a wide range of languages such as Swahili, French, Arabic, and Afrikaans. However, most people don’t think of Italian nor do Read More >>

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Miami Slang – Beginner’s Guide to Cuban-American Spanglish

Rebecca Dossantos — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:00:58 +0000

Pero Like Supposably Hablamos Diferente… Have you ever heard the joke that when you go to Miami, you should take your passport because you are leaving the United States and entering Northern Cuba? Although you don’t have to actually get a passport to go to Miami, you might want to brush up on your Spanish Read More >>

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Latin Rock – Pimsleur’s Guide to Latin Music

Rebecca Dossantos — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:00:15 +0000

Welcome back to our series on exploring Latin culture and language through music. There is no better tool than music to dive deep into Latin America’s history and cultural nuances. So far, we’ve looked at the history of salsa, merengue, and other Latin ballroom dances. But what about good ol’ Latin Rock & Roll?! Everything Read More >>

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